2. WHERE DO OUR MUSHROOMS COME FROM?

Our mushrooms are sourced from China, and some wild chaga – from EU. While China supplies a lot of subpar mushrooms, it also has a 5000-year-old mushroom growing tradition, as well as the most competent mushroom growers in the world, offering top-tier mushrooms.

3. ARE THERE SIDE-EFFECTS TO TAKING FUNCTIONAL MUSHROOMS?

Generally, mushrooms’ extract side effects are rare: in rare instances extract usage could potentially add to stomach irritation or gastrointestinal issues. You should avoid taking supplements if you are allergic to any mushroom. Also, most mushroom extracts lower blood sugar levels, so taking them with diabetes medication might cause blood sugar levels to drop too low. They can act as blood thinners, so avoid using if you have bleeding disorders, and before surgery (consult your doctor), and should be taken with caution when using blood thinning medication. Mushroom supplements should be avoided if a person is taking immunosuppressant medication since they enhance the immune system.

4. CAN I CONTINUOUSLY TAKE MUSHROOM EXTRACTS? SHOULD I MAKE A PAUSE?

There have not been long-term studies of continuously taking mushroom extracts, hence we do recommend pausing for at least one month every two months, or one week every three weeks, alternatively, taking extracts for 5 days and then taking 2 days off.

5. SHOULD I TAKE THE EXTRACTS BEFORE/AFTER FOOD OR ON AN EMPTY STOMACH?

It is safe to consume our extracts before, after food and even on an empty stomach. If your stomach is more sensitive, it might be better to take our extracts with food or drink.

1. I HEARD THERE ARE A LOT OF BAD MUSHROOM SUPPLEMENTS. WHY CAN I TRUST YOUR BRAND?

Our products are lab-tested (see each product description) in multiple stages of their production. The mushrooms are sourced from China or Estonia. While China supplies a lot of subpar mushrooms, it also has a 5000-year-old mushroom growing tradition, as well as the most competent mushroom growers in the world. A lot of the best mushroom companies source from China, it just depends on who you work with, how well you know your supplier and how much you test their produce. It took 2 years of extensive search to find the current suppliers, which are fantastic. Our chaga is harvested from the wild in clean locations, and others are grown in open air greenhouses with plenty of natural light and fresh air on natural substrates.

6. CAN I COMBINE USING DIFFERENT MUSHROOMS?

Absolutely! Mushrooms are safe to mix and combine, just be mindful of the desired effect – taking an energizing mushroom, such as cordyceps, with a calming one, such as reishi, may reduce some of the desired effects.

7. IS IT SAFE TO GIVE FUNCTIONAL MUSHROOMS TO MY PET?

Functional mushrooms are generally seen as safe and are can be shared with our furry friends. You should consult your veterinarian for more information; also, since there are no dosages established, you should start with very small doses and you might increase if all is well.

8. HOW OFTEN SHOULD I TAKE A MUSHROOM SUPPLEMENT?

1-2 times per day.

9. WHAT IS YOUR EXTRACT RATIO AND WHAT DOES IT MEAN?

Our reishi extract ratio is 20:1 (20 g of dried reishi to produce 1 g of extract), lion’s mane, chaga and cordyceps extract ratios are 15:1 (15 g of dried mushroom to produce 1 g of extract). Hence concentrated 20 and 15 times!

10. CAN I TAKE MUSHROOM EXTRACTS WHEN USING PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS?

Yes, but a lot of mushroom supplements should not be taken when using blood thinning, diabetes, or immunosuppressant medications, as well as before surgery. Please consult your doctor before starting any supplementation or before undergoing any medical procedure. Also, always inform your doctors if you are taking any supplements.

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