Mushrooms Health

• How much to take? What is the recommended dosage?

  All of our mushroom extract servings start at 1000 mg (approx 1/2 tsp or 2 capsules) for overall health and immune support. You could consider starting there to see how you respond, then consider higher doses depending on professional advice from your health care provider. Keep in mind...

• What is the optimal way to take your products?

  The optimal way to use our product is in whatever way is the most convenient for you. This could be with hot water, coffee, tea, smoothie, shake, yogurt, bone broth, etc. Here are some inspiring recipes: DIY Mushroom Coffee: 5 Reasons to Make Your Own (Plus 7 Recipes) 11 Mushroom Coffee Recipes...

• Is it best to take medicinal mushrooms on an empty stomach or with food?

  We have not seen any research to indicate one way over the other. We all respond differently to medicinal mushrooms so find the method that works best for you. Some might find they respond better mixing it with food where as others might respond better on an empty stomach.

• When is the best time to take the mushrooms?

  Here is a rough guideline for you to consider: Lions Mane = Morning Chaga = Morning Cordyceps-M = Morning or early afternoon Reishi = Evening and nighttime Shiitake = Evening time Maitake - Early afternoon Turkey Tail = Morning or afternoon

• Can I take all the medicinal mushrooms at once?

  Yes, you can take all of the mushrooms you have ordered together at once if you wish. There are some studies that suggest a synergy when you consume various medicinal mushrooms at once making them even more potent and effective. Our general recommendation is not to exceed 3-5 servings per day un...

• What is the nutritional breakdown of mushrooms?

  Generally speaking, mushrooms are roughly 25% protein, 58% carbohydrates and 3% fat. The rest is vitamins and minerals. 1 gram would be around 3-4 calories.

• How many calories in a serving of 1 gram?

  There are 3 to 4 calories in a serving of 1 gram or 1000 mg.

• Are mushrooms safe to take during pregnancy?

  During pregnancy, it is imperative to understand that every women responds differently to adaptogen use. It would be best to consult your healthcare physician and proceed with caution on this topic.

• Does Vitamin C increase bioavailability of active compounds?

  While this claim is widely repeated across the internet, we’ve seen no science to support it. If you’ve come across something related to this and would like us to comment on it, please send it over. With that said, here is the most up-to-date insight we have on this topic. Medicinal mushrooms ar...

• Can I take mushrooms if I have cancer?

  Functional mushrooms may support someone with a cancer diagnosis. Functional mushroom standardized extracts and beta-d-glucans have been shown in research to improve certain immune cell levels and may affect the quality of life and life expectancy of some cancer diagnoses. It is important to not...

• What mushroom can I take to help my insomnia / sleep?

  We suggest trying Reishi for sleep as it helps to calm the mind, however, it is important to note each person responds differently to mushrooms. Please see this article about sleep recommendations for more info.

• Which mushroom should I take?

  As we are not health professionals we are not able to provide specific health advice. Please feel free to review each mushrooms benefits below and see which one resonates most with your health needs: Reishi: Aids in liver support, blood sugar and supporting cardiovascular health. Reishi also see...