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‡