From immune health and restful sleep to physical stamina and mental alertness and so much more, Functional Mushrooms are brimming with special healthy compounds. In Asia, they’ve been used for centuries (in some case over 2,000 years!)
Here’s your guide to our favourite Functional Mushrooms to fit your unique needs. Research shows that consistency is key with Functional Mushrooms – ideally take them as a daily supplement.
3 tips to keep in mind when choosing your ‘shroom
For a happy gut
Keen on gut support? Choose a Mushroom Powder over a liquid extract - powders tend to have more prebiotic fiber which feeds beneficial bacteria in our gut and supports healthy bowel detox.
Antioxidants for aging softly
Functional Mushrooms are jam packed with antioxidants, meaning they support healthy aging and cell heath. So, whichever Functional Mushroom you choose, it’s a given that you’ll get antioxidant protection on top of all the fantastic features.
Single mushroom or blend?
Have a look through this list to see which Functional Mushroom stands out for you. Tricky to choose just one because they all sound so amazing? Go for a blend and get the best of all of them - or make your own personal blend by combining two or more single shrooms.
9 fantastic functional mushrooms:
For mental clarity & focus: Flow State Lion's Mane Capsules
Lion’s Mane is the brain mushroom. If you’re looking to support mental clarity and focus, these capsules are the one for your supplement shelf. The extract of Lion’s Mane supports nervous system and brain wellbeing – and it’s best taken in the morning, when you want to be firing on all cylinders.
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For sleep and all-round health: SuperFeast Chaga
Chaga – also known as the ‘King of Medicinal Herbs’ is a mushroom rich in antioxidants. It has a long history of traditional use, and is great for supporting immune and gut health.
As many functional mushrooms, it’s full of polysaccharides which function as probiotics, for a healthy gut microbiome. Research suggests its effective use for supporting your immune system’s response to ills and chills too. One tsp a day it’s all you need – try it in your morning coffee for a healthy kickstart to your day.
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For sleep and all-round health: Flow State Reishi Chaga Turkey Tail - PM Blend
Looking for a mushroom blend for your nighttime routine? Look no more - this PM blend is specifically created to support your body’s natural relaxation and accompany you to sleep. With antioxidant rich Reishi mushroom for a relaxed mind, Turkey Tail for immune health support and Chaga for digestive comfort, welcome healthy zzz’s with this synergistic ‘shroom blend.
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For healthy energy: Nature's Sunshine Cordyceps
If having healthy energy levels sound wonderful to you, these Cordyceps capsules could be a terrific addition to your life. Whether you’re looking to support healthy energy levels to power through your everyday or you’re wanting to support physical endurance while training for a marathon, Cordyceps is the fungi of choice.
Cordyceps has been used in traditional Tibetan practice for over five centuries to support male sexual health, and stamina, but it’s suitable for all genders. Take three capsules three times daily, they’re gluten and dairy free too.
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For year-round wellness: Misty Day Plant Potions Turkey Tail
If your goal is all-round immune health, Turkey Tail is your Functional Mushroom. Our immune system handles fighting off ills and chills as well as supporting healthy cell growth research shows Turkey Tail supports both of these key immune functions.
Turkey Tail has a very special compound called Polysaccharide-K responsible for its health supporting qualities. It can be taken year-round, and this powder is super convenient, it’s heat stable so very versatile, add ½ a level teaspoon to any food or drink.
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For gorgeous skin: Superfeast Tremella
Tremella supports skin hydration as well as positive aging for a radiant and fresh-looking complexion. Considering that our bodies use food nutrients to keep our skin healthy, it makes sense to approach beauty from the inside out.
This powder can be mixed into water or the milk of your choice as a tonic tea – it has a super mild taste. It makes a unique and interesting gift too - for yourself or that person who loves skincare and already has every skincare product!
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For bioactive blend: Misty Day Plant Potions Shroom Squad
Finding it tricky to choose just one Functional Mushroom because they tick all the boxes? This combination from Flow State solves that, with a blend of six organic functional mushrooms including, Reishi, Chaga, Lion’s Mane, Turkey Tail, Cordyceps and Maitake.
This formula provides whole-body support, with Functional Mushrooms to support healthy sleep, brain health, cell health and healthy energy. Take 2 capsules in the morning to start the day off right.
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For a coffee mushroom wake up: Four Sigmatic Mushroom Coffee Mix With Lion's Mane
If you love your morning coffee to get going in the morning, why not level-up to supplement status with the brain mushroom – Lion’s Mane. Coffee and Lions Mane go together beautifully, the two flavour profiles complement each other, this blend also includes Chaga (the healthy gut mushroom) and the herb Rhodiola for healthy physical energy.
Add one sachet to 200ml or hot water and the milk of your choice. For healthy focus and mental energy have up to two sachets per day.
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For ‘shroom immune support: Matakana Superfoods Vitamin D3 1000IU & Immune Supporting Mushrooms
For healthy immune support, you can’t go past this combination of Shiitake and immune-loving nutrients, Vitamin D and Zinc. It features AHCC, a scientifically researched ingredient from Shiitake, shown to support healthy white blood cells, our immune system soldiers. Two capsules per day give the equivalent of 5.4 grams of fresh Shiitake mushrooms with a guaranteed level of the active constituent needed to support a long-lasting, healthy immune response.
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TAPS: PP8026
Always read the label and use as directed. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
- Nutricom (Nature’s Sunshine), Auckland
- Nutrition Store Online (Life Cykel & Four Sigmatic), Auckland
- Pure Ritual (SuperFeast), Upper Moutere
- MistyDay, Auckland
- BioBalance Ltd Collingwood
- Natural Meds, Napier
- Matakana Superfoods
- Flow State