Our Species

Our Mushroom Species

Our mushrooms promote vitality, energy and immunity. Mushrooms have been used in eastern cultures for thousands of years. We emphasize the pure whole-food, organic nature of functional mushrooms for use in everyday life. We have thoughtfully chosen several mushroom species. Each species has it own unique benefits naturally aiding wellness, sports performance and recovery. Using the full spectrum life-cycle of the mushroom our products contain all the bioactive compounds in a balance created by nature.

Lion's Mane

Hericium erinaceous

Lion’s Mane is a brain health superfood that helps support memory, focus and nerve health. Reported in many studies to stimulate the synthesis of Nerve Growth Factor (NGF), a protein that promotes the growth and normal function of nerve cells.

Memory

Focus

Nerve Health

Reishi

Ganoderma lucidum

Revered in Traditional Medicine as the “Mushroom of Immortality”, Reishi has a variety of attributes. Reishi acts as an immune modulator - helping to balance the immune system. Adaptogens, such as Reishi, are used by traditional herbalists to help our bodies cope with everyday physical and mental stress by restoring balance and immune function.‡ Peace of mind from this most regal of ‘shrooms.

Helps Manage Stress

Immune Defense

Adaptogen

Chaga

Inonotus obliquus

Often referred to as the “king of medicinal mushrooms”, Chaga has been used extensively by Traditional Healers in North America, Europe and Asia for centuries. Chaga contains a complex array of bioactive compounds with significant antioxidant and immunity-supporting activities.

Immune Health

Radiance

Cordyceps

Cordyceps sinensis | Cordyceps militaris

Improves vitality and endurance naturally by supporting respiration, oxygen delivery and ATP synthesis. Cordyceps supports aerobic endurance in athletes and research related to general vitality in senior populations gives this mushroom species broad appeal. Cordyceps is also known for its ability to increase circulation.

Natural Energy

Vitality

Power

Endurance

Turkey Tail

Trametes versicolor

One of the most researched of all medicinal mushrooms for its powerful polysaccharides. The beta glucans and other nutrients found in Turkey Tail support immune health.

Beta Glucans

Immune Defense

Shiitake

Lentinula edodes

Shiitake is an excellent culinary mushroom species with significant therapeutic properties that include liver, cardiovascular and immune support. New research on the properties of active ingredients in Shiitake has expanded the use of this mushroom to include applications ranging from oral health products to detoxification support. 

Heart Health

Immune Defense

Maitake

Grifola frondodsa

Maitake contains an array of beta-glucan compounds that have a positive impact on immune function. Maitake has also been shown to help support healthy blood-sugar levels and reduce insulin resistance.

Blood Sugar Support

Weight Management

King Trumpet

Pleurotus eryngii

High levels of the antioxidant L-Ergothioneine, a naturally occurring antioxidant amino acid is found in both the mycelium and fruit bodies of King Trumpet. L-Ergothioneine is the only antioxidant that has been found to have its own cellular transport mechanism. King Trumpet also has been researched for its positive effects on cholesterol management and bone health.

Bone Health

Antioxidant Support

Cholesterol Management

Himematsutake

Agaricus blazei

This tropical species is native to Brazil and is known for its high content of polysaccharide compounds. Agaricus blazei is also known for its effects on triglycerides and cholesterol management.

Immune Defense

Cholesterol Management

Antrodia

Antrodia camphorata

Native to Taiwan, Antrodia has an abundance of research related to its liver protective and immunity-enhancing qualities.

Immune Defense