Mushrooms

Mushrooms are macroscopic fungi with fruiting bodies and containing vital nutrients that may support healthy immune responses & promote overall health.* Nutritional mushrooms have been used by humans for thousands of years and are known to confer human health benefits.* Many studies performed on species of mushrooms & their specific compounds lend support to benefits for humans, however some studies vary in their design, focus, and outcomes. With such a vast array of information out there, it is hard to know what to believe.

Below are basic, scientifically accepted characteristics of some mushrooms found in our products.* We use the most sought after & studied mushroom species with focus on bioavailability, digestion, & absorption.*

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Agaricus bisphorus is an immature portabello mushroom that grows in grasslands & is often commercially cultivated for dietary uses. It is protein-dense and contains vitamin B, copper, selenium, & antioxidants.*
Chaga
Inonotus obliquus is found in Russia & China. It contains β-d-glucan, a healthy modulator and healthy response initiator.* [31].
Cordyceps
Cordyceps sinensis grows at high altitudes in China & Nepal. It contains adaptogenic and other compounds that support healthy immune responses.* [40].
Lion's Mane
Hericium erinaceus is found in forest regions in America, Western Europe, China, Japan, & Russia. It contains glycans that induce nitric oxide production & support healthy responses & cognition.* [31].
Maitake
Grifola frondosa grows in Japan, China, & North America. It contains bioactives that may support a healthy physiology.* [41]. It also contains antioxidants, β-glucans, and vitamins to promote overall wellness.*[31].
Reishi
Ganoderma lucidum is found in Asia, Australia, Africa, & America. It contains proteins & peptides that promote healthy immune responses.* [31].
Royal Sun
Agaricus blazei Murrill (ABM) is native to Brazil, Japan, & Korea. Its high protein content & almond-like taste make it a popular diet food. It is rich in glucans and supports healthy immune systems.*
Shiitake
Lentinula edodes is found in Japan, Papua New Guinea, Nepal, the Mediterranean Coast, & Northern Africa. It contains glucans that help support healthy immune responses.* [31].
Turkey Tail
Trametes versicolor contains polysaccharides that support healthy immune response.* [31].