Mushrooms are also a good source of ergothioneine. Ergothioneine is an antioxidant that protects nervce cells from damage. Leading to improved cognitive function over time since it’s helping preserve the cells themselves. Ergothioneine is not found in many foods, but mushrooms are one of the best sources. Lion’s mane mushroom, in particular, has been shown to improve cognitive function in older adults. Hsieh T-C, et al. (2004). Effects of extractsof Coriolus versicolor(I'm-Yunity) on cell-cycle progressionand expression of interleukins-1β,-6, and -8 in promyelocytic HL-60 leukemiccells and mitogenically stimulated and nonstimulated human lymphocytes. DOI: Mushrooms like Lion's Mane, known for their potential cognitive benefits, contribute to enhanced brain health. Compounds found in Lion's Mane, such as hericenones and erinacines, are believed to promote the production of nerve growth factors (NGFs), which support the growth and maintenance of nerve cells. This makes mushroom complexes with Lion's Mane a popular choice for those seeking cognitive enhancement and improved memory function. 5. Physical Vitality and Endurance: That was a lot of information, yes? That’s because the Fungi Kingdom is one of the most diverse groups of organisms in the world. Fungi existed before any other terrestrial plants or animals, and they have spent billions of years learning how to adapt to any environmental threat. They play the important role of ecological decomposers while absorbing nutrition from the plant matter they live off of. As a result, mushrooms like lion’s mane, reishi, chaga, cordyceps, turkey tail, shiitake, and maitake offer a slew of health benefits. They share their power of resiliency and adaptation and the bio-compounds they absorb from other plants.

Torkelson CJ, et al. (2012). Phase 1 clinicaltrial of Trametes versicolorin womenwith breast cancer. DOI: Mushroom complex is a natural blend of various mushroom extracts. They are often blended into powder form and introduced into a daily diet due to the impressive health benefits. There is often a vast collection of mushrooms extracts included, such as shiitake, chaga, reishi, and cordyceps to name some of the most popular. The main reason these mushrooms are combined is the complimentary benefits, and the fact they are each able to boost the complex results. Here are some examples of what each of these mushrooms can do, and the benefits they are able to provide. You will find the chaga mushroom growing on birch trees in colder climates, such as Siberia, Northern Canada, Northern Europe, Russia, and Alaska. G. L. Barron and R. G. Thorn. Destruction of nematodes by species of Pleurotus. Canadian Journal of Botany. 65(4): 774-778. https://doi.org/10.1139/b87-103If you are looking to supplement your vitamin D intake with mushrooms, look no further than agaricus mushrooms. It is important that the mushrooms be exposed to sunlight or UV radiation. Many agaricus mushrooms are grown in the dark and therefore contain negligible amounts of vitamin D2. However, when exposed to UV light, they can become an abundant source of the vitamin [ 18]*. Panda, A. K., & Swain, K. C. (2011). Traditional uses and medicinal potential of Cordyceps sinensis of Sikkim. Journal of Ayurveda and integrative medicine, 2(1), 9–13. https://doi.org/10.4103/0975-9476.78183

Bhushan A, Kulshreshtha M. The Medicinal Mushroom Agaricus bisporus: Review of Phytopharmacology and Potential Role in the Treatment of Various Diseases. J Nat Sci Med 2018;1:4-9 ChenS, et al. (2010). Effect of Cs-4 ( Cordyceps sinensis) on exerciseperformance in healthy older subjects: A double-blind, placebo-controlledtrial. DOI: As I have, I already mentioned, it takes some time to notice the results of mushroom supplements, usually after 2 weeks you’ll begin to see improvements in your health and wellbeing. For many users, they have described how once the body has become accustomed to the mushroom, and any similar supplement, they feel the positive effects much sooner. Are mushroom extracts good for you?There are more than a million estimated species of fungi. Mushrooms grow in a variety of colors and sizes. Lion’s Mane, or Hericium erinaceus, is a species of mushroom that is beautiful in appearance; it has long cascading shaggy spines resembling a waterfall. Lion’s Mane grows on the trunks of hardwood trees in Northern forests.