ORGANIC MUSHROOM EXTRACTS FROM 100% FRUITING BODIES
ENSURING POTENCY WHILE RESPECTING NATURE
Explore the natural power of mushrooms with our expertly crafted range of organic 100% fruiting body mushroom extracts. We balance hundreds of beneficial compounds to ensure key bioactive elements remain potent. Free from additives, our mushroom supplements are designed for maximum effectiveness. Discover the range below for a natural path to better health.
ORGANIC & AUTHENTICALLY SOURCED
For the finest functional mushrooms, we turn to China's ancient expertise in mushroom cultivation. Sourced from pristine, organic farms, and rigorously tested, our products meet both Eastern and Western quality standards.
We're deeply committed to delivering the highest quality functional mushrooms, to achieve this, we turn to China, a country rich in mushroom cultivation expertise that spans thousands of years. Guided by the ancient Chinese DaoDi concept, our meticulous sourcing process involves partnering with top suppliers who annually procure wild strains from their authentic habitats. These strains are then subjected to stringent DNA testing at the Chinese Academy of Science, ensuring unparalleled quality and efficiency.
To mitigate risks like heavy metal contamination—a concern given that many wild mushrooms can contain toxic levels activated as a defence mechanism in suboptimal conditions—we exclusively source from organic and DaoDi-certified farms and locations. These are situated in pristine environments chosen for their abundant fresh air and crystal-clear water, which contribute to optimal mushroom growth and negate the need for self-protection mechanisms that lead to heavy metal absorption.
Our products also meet rigorous Western quality standards through organic certification and third-party batch testing, including heavy metal testing by UK labs accredited by The United Kingdom Accreditation Service.
GROWN ON WOOD
Our growers recognise the importance of using natural, species-specific substrates for each type of functional mushroom to achieve optimal potency. That's why we forgo grain-based mediums in favour of these natural environments. Learn more about our approach to substrate selection, designed to maximise both medicinal efficacy and quality.
We place our trust in growers who understand the importance of using the right medium for cultivating effective medicinal mushrooms. These experts tailor their approach to the specific needs of each mushroom variety. These substrates are rich in essential precursors that are key to the production of medicinal compounds.
For example, Reishi mushrooms thrive on individual hardwood logs as this provides the optimal nutrients and conditions for their growth; ours are locally sourced chestnut trees. Lion's Mane, Maitake, and Shiitake are cultivated on sawdust, a sustainable byproduct from local sawmills, capitalising on these mushrooms' natural ability to recycle waste. Chaga mushrooms are responsibly harvested from ageing birch trees during the winter to minimise any impact on their living hosts.
While some growers may opt for grain-based substrates due to their ease and low cost, these options often fall short in terms of medicinal potency. Grains like rye and oats lack the essential precursors and minerals found in wood substrates, such as lignin, which is crucial for the synthesis of medicinal compounds like beta-glucans. This compromises the overall efficacy of the resulting mushroom supplements.
Through meticulous selection of the most natural and sustainable mediums, our growers ensure that the unique medicinal properties of each mushroom are fully realised, allowing us to offer you supplements of the highest quality.
PURE FRUITING BODIES EXTRACT
Formulated exclusively with mushroom fruiting bodies, these products boast the highest concentrations of active, beneficial compounds.
A mushroom's lifecycle culminates in a fruiting body whose purpose is to spread its spores. This fruiting body is the part we most commonly associate with mushrooms and research has shown that these have higher concentrations of active compounds which make it the most potent and effective part. We use only use fruiting bodies in our product to maximise the benefits and maximise levels of key beneficial compounds.
DUAL EXTRACTION
Capturing both water and non-water-soluble compounds, our extraction process ensures the full range of active compounds and benefits.
Our 20:1 dual extract provides high-levels of key active compounds from the equivalent of up to 10 grams worth of mushroom.
The first stage is water extraction, which effectively captures water-soluble compounds, such as powerful immune-boosting polysaccharides like beta-glucans.
The second stage is ethanol extraction, which isolates alcohol-soluble compounds, including herincenone, triterpenoids, sterols (such as ergosterol), and other essential lipophilic substances.
To ensure maximum potency, we run multiple rounds of extraction.
GUARANTEED BETA-GLUCANS FOR GUARANTEED BENEFITS
Guaranteed levels of the crucial polysaccharide, beta-glucans, in these supplements are scientifically proven to boost immune health and offer additional benefits.
Beta-glucans are a type of polysaccharide, a group of long, complex chains of carbohydrates. But not all polysaccharides are equal. Mushrooms provide polysaccharides including starch, glycogen, cellulose, chitin and pectin. However, only beta-glucans have been shown to possess immune-modulating properties, helping to regulate and support the immune system while offering potential anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, and cholesterol-lowering effects.
While other products only count polysaccharides and look to boost this figure with carbohydrates such as starch (that offer little to no benefits), we guarantee high levels of the critical beta-glucans to ensure an effective supplement to help meet your health goals.
STANDARDISED BIOACTIVE COMPOUNDS
In addition to beta-glucans, guaranteed levels of other crucial bioactive compounds like hericenones and triterpenoids contribute to a full spectrum of health benefits, including brain function and adaptogenic properties.
Beta-glucans are not the only compounds that offer health benefits. Our extraction methods help to isolate and concentrate other bioactive compounds, enhancing their efficacy and guaranteeing their presence. This allows us to guarantee levels of these health giving compounds:
Herincenones- Research suggests that hericenones may stimulate the synthesis of nerve growth factor (NGF), a protein that plays a crucial role in the growth, maintenance, and survival of neurons. By promoting NGF production, hericenones may help improve cognitive function, memory, and overall brain health.
Triterpenoids- Studied for their potential anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, and liver-protective effects, which may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases and support overall health. Some triterpenoids have also demonstrated antioxidant properties, protecting cells from damage caused by free radicals, which can contribute to aging and the development of diseases. Additionally, certain triterpenoids have been shown to possess antiviral, antibacterial, and immunomodulatory activities, suggesting potential therapeutic applications in combating infections and modulating immune responses.
HIGHLY BIOAVAILABLE
Our extraction processes unlock the beneficial compounds usually locked away in the cells of the mushrooms, making these supplements highly bioavailable.
The beneficial compounds found in mushrooms are located in it's cells which are composed of a structural polysaccharide called chitin, a tough, indigestible material. Human's do not produce the enzyme chitinase, which is required to break down chitin, this means many of the mushrooms beneficial compounds can be locked away from us.
Our hot water extraction involves breaking down the cell walls of the mushroom. By breaking down these cell walls, the bioactive compounds within the mushroom are released and made more accessible for absorption by the human body.
FULL SPECTRUM AND HIGHLY POTENT
Our unique combination of two advanced extraction methods ensures no essential compounds from the original mushroom are lost while also delivering maximum bioactive compounds in every dose.
Our unique formula provides all the benefits the mushroom fruiting bodies have to offer.
Our 1:1 dual extract results in a full spectrum mushroom powder that has been pre-digested by the water extraction. The most important part of this process is the fact that the mushroom powder is never separated from the extraction fluid. Once dried this means that nothing from the original mushroom is lost or discarded.
Conversely, at the end of the process to create our 20:1 concentrated extract the mushroom powder is discarded and considered spent. When the liquid containing the target compounds is dried we have a potent extract with high levels of key bioactive compounds.