Polydextrose Adulteration in Mushroom Supplements: How Beta-Glucan Levels Are Faked
Polydextrose Adulteration: How Mushroom Supplement Brands Fake Beta-Glucan Levels Supplement Quality · Consumer Safety Polydextrose Adulteration:How Brands Fake…
Can Mushrooms Help with Period Pain?
Can Mushrooms Help with Period Pain? The Science Behind L-Ergothioneine Women’s Health · Emerging Research Can Mushrooms Help…
Mushroom Supplements and Coffee: Does Coffee Reduce Bioavailability?
Mushroom Supplements and Coffee: Does Coffee Reduce Bioavailability? Mushroom coffee and other mushroom supplements mixed with coffee have…
Is Lion’s Mane Safe for Kids?
Is Lion’s Mane Safe for Kids? I’ve been asked by many parents about the safety of lion’s mane…
Mushrooms and Seasonal Depression: What the Research Shows
Seasonal depression, also known as Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD, is a recurring mood condition that appears at…
Mushroom Supplements for Seniors (65+): Natural Support for Energy, Cognition & Immunity
Mushroom Supplements for Seniors (65+): Natural Support for Energy, Cognition & Immunity As we age, maintaining strength, mental…
Mushroom Extract Ratios Explained
Mushroom Extract Ratios Explained Mushroom supplement labels often feature extract ratios like 1:1, 5:1, or 10:1, implying potency.…
What is a 1:1 Fruiting Body Extract Powder?
A 1:1 fruiting body extract powder is derived purely from the mature mushroom structure (no mycelium but the…
In-Depth Analysis Reveals Significant Quality Differences Among Chaga Supplements
Chaga (Inonotus obliquus), a medicinal fungus revered for its health-promoting properties. While traditionally considered a fungus, we should…
New Study Reveals Acute Effects of Lion’s Mane Mushroom on Cognitive Performance
New Study Reveals Acute Effects of Lion’s Mane Mushroom on Cognitive Performance Link To Full Study Here: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/nutrition/articles/10.3389/fnut.2025.1405796/abstract…
Medicinal Mushrooms For Dogs: The Clinical Evidence
Medicinal Mushrooms For Dogs: The Clinical Evidence Functional mushrooms have gained significant attention for their powerful bioactive compounds…
Testing Functional Mushroom Powders for Starch Using Iodine
Testing Medicinal Mushrooms for Starch Using Iodine Iodine testing is a simple way to check for starch in…
Nammex Releases Fingerprinting Method for Functional Mushroom Identification
Nammex has developed a precise fingerprinting method utilizing High-Performance Thin-Layer Chromatography (HPTLC) to set a new standard in…
Erinacines and Hericenones
Erinacines and Hericenones Lion’s mane (Hericium erinaceus) is a medicinal and edible mushroom that has been shown to…
Maitake D-Fraction and SX-Fraction
Maitake D-Fraction and SX-Fraction Maitake mushrooms, scientifically known as Grifola frondosa, are edible mushrooms valued for their delicious…
What is CS-4?
Ophiocordyceps sinensis (also known as caterpillar fungus) is a parasitic fungus that has been used in traditional medicine…
What is Lentinan?
What is Lentinan? Lentinan is a type of beta-glucan found in shiitake mushrooms (Lentinula edodes). It’s a complex…
What is PSP and PSK?
Polysaccharopeptide (PSP) and polysaccharide K (PSK, also known as Krestin) are bioactive compounds derived from Turkey Tail Mushroom.…
Can Medicinal Mushroom Improve Gut Health?
Medicinal Mushrooms and Gut Health Medicinal Mushrooms offer many potential health benefits to individuals suffering from digestive and…
Does Caffeine Interfere With Cordyceps?
While there is speculation that caffeine could reduce the effectiveness of cordyceps, there is no solid evidence that…
Low-Quality Mushroom Supplements 101
75% of mushroom supplements are not what they claim to be — according to a peer-reviewed study published…
Approximately 75% of mushroom supplements are not what they claim to be.
This is according to a peer-reviewed study published in the journal Nature. For this reason, it is crucial to educate yourself about what to look for in a quality product. Check out our supplement buying guide to make sure you are getting what you pay for.
