Reishi - The Mushroom of Immortality

Reishi - The Mushroom of Immortality

Multiple sources describe the Reishi mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum), highlighting its historical use in Asian medicine and modern applications as a health supplement. Research studies cited here support claims of Reishi's adaptogenic properties, promoting balance in the body's physiological and...
Anatomy of a Functional Mushroom: Fruiting Body vs Mycelium 

Anatomy of a Functional Mushroom: Fruiting Body vs Mycelium 

Before we dive deep into the benefits of functional mushroom fruiting bodies versus mycelium, let’s first establish what is a fruiting body and what mycelium is. Traditional Chinese Medicinal Mushrooms, or Functional Mushrooms as we...
The Bioactive Compounds of Functional Mushrooms

The Bioactive Compounds of Functional Mushrooms

There are many different types of functional mushrooms, each with its own unique bioactive compounds and potential health benefits. While some mushrooms have been studied more extensively than others, all functional Mushrooms contain compounds that...
Mushrooms: How and Why Are They Extracted?

Mushrooms: How and Why Are They Extracted?

Mushrooms are a popular food, and mushroom supplements have been gaining popularity as well. Most mushrooms supplements are made with a mushroom extract. An extract you ask? What on earth is that? Read on to learn...
What Are Functional Mushrooms? Learn The Basics

What Are Functional Mushrooms? Learn The Basics

Mushrooms are some of the world's most unique organisms. They are found all over the world, in nearly every climate. For thousands of years mushrooms have been used medicinally by cultures around the globe to...