Mushroom tea is a drink composed of mushroom extracts mixed with other ingredients. It typically is caffeine-free and may feature mildly sweet, earthy or woody notes depending on its particular blend.

Provides a balanced energetic boost while increasing focus and clarity, as well as relaxation, immunity support, and anxiety relief.

Chaga

Chaga mushroom is an effective non-psychoactive remedy used to strengthen immunity. For centuries, traditional medicine practitioners have relied upon it for digestive health and comfort purposes. Chaga contains antioxidants that may reduce oxidative stress as well as antiviral, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties that make this mushroom an invaluable ally. You can eat whole or grind into powder for teas and tinctures made with Chaga.

Chaga mushrooms feature a hard, coal-black surface covered with cork-like interior that resembles the appearance of tree sap scabs. Common in northern forests, they were an invaluable resource for people living off the land centuries ago, often being known as tinder conk for starting fires during harsh winter conditions. Hunters would take this fungus along to keep their fire going during harsh weather as an easy and quick way to make quick fires quickly when temperatures dropped unexpectedly.

Chaga fungus is an incredible source of minerals and polyphenols – powerful antioxidants. Additionally, it’s also packed with beta-glucans which have immune-enhancing effects and have proven their worth treating inflammation diseases and supporting immunity systems. Furthermore, this fungus can raise levels of superoxide dismutase (SOD), an essential natural antioxidative that protects cells against damage.

Studies have revealed that chaga extracts can lower blood sugar levels by inhibiting alpha-glucosidase, an enzyme responsible for turning starch and simple sugars into glucose. Furthermore, these extracts have also proven helpful in managing diabetes due to containing anti-diabetic compounds such as betulinic acid and inotodiol – all known to aid with diabetes management.

These compounds have been shown to alleviate inflammation and increase permeability of blood vessels, boost energy and promote growth of healthy cells, stimulate production of cytokines that regulate immune cell activity as well as provide essential trace minerals essential for optimal health. Chaga is also an excellent natural source of trace minerals essential for optimal wellbeing.

Chaga contains metabolites that are helpful for protecting DNA against oxidative stress, caused by free radicals that attack cell components and cause cell death. Chaga helps counter this oxidative stress by stabilizing mitochondria – the powerhouses of cells – while simultaneously protecting lipid membranes against damage.

Reishi

Reishi mushrooms have long been used in traditional Asian healing practices. Commonly referred to as Ganoderma lucidum and Ling Zhi, Reishi belongs to one of 210 species within the wood-decaying Ganoderma family and have kidney-shaped caps with fanlike appearances that appear glossy or varnished; Reishi thrives on wounded or dead trees and their stumps.

Reishi boasts anti-inflammatory and immune modulating properties that may help lower the risk of heart disease. Reishi can boost natural killer cell activity to strengthen defense mechanisms in your body. Furthermore, Reishi may help maintain healthy blood pressure and cholesterol levels for improved overall wellbeing.

Reishi contains b-glucans which can inhibit pro-inflammatory cytokines from being released and reduce oxidative stress, helping to balance hormones and enhance sleep quality. Reishi interacts with GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) pathways in the brain to decrease neural activity and facilitate restful night’s rest; making this extract ideal for supporting restful night’s rest.

Reishi can help improve cognitive function, mood and energy levels while regulating blood sugar levels – making it an excellent option for those living with diabetes.

Reishi can be found in many forms, from tinctures and capsules to tablets and powders that you can add to smoothies and oatmeal, all the way down to tea bags that you can add hot water to and drink as a delicious herbal beverage. Reishi can interact with medications, so if you are taking prescription or over-the-counter drugs it would be prudent to discuss its use with a health care provider or pharmacist first before beginning use. Reishi can interact with at least 73 foods, herbs and supplements, so it is recommended to make a list and consult your physician prior to adding new ingredients to your diet. This is especially important if you have preexisting conditions or are taking other medication.

Lion’s Mane

Lion’s mane is an edible mushroom used in traditional Chinese medicine and contains various bioactive compounds, including polysaccharides, phenolic compounds and tocopherols that have a range of bioactive effects that include protecting against oxidative stress and improving immunity while possibly having antidepressant-like properties. Available both dried and powdered forms, it can be purchased through herbal and nutritional supplement stores as well as pre-packaged supplements; be sure to select brands with good reputations when selecting your supplement purchases.

Lion’s Mane has been proven to offer many health advantages, from memory improvement and nerve repair to digestive support and mood enhancement. With its neuroprotective properties and potential neurotransmitter modulating benefits, it may help treat Alzheimer’s disease. Furthermore, its neuroprotective qualities may even reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety through its ability to stimulate NGF and BDNF as well as modulate monoamine neurotransmitters such as serotonin and dopamine levels in the brain.

Lion’s Mane Mushroom Not only a rich source of protein and B vitamins, this mushroom also offers potassium and calcium – essential minerals that promote muscle and nerve health in older adults – magnesium can also help relieve stress while acting as an effective digestive aid helping reduce stomach ulcers.

When selecting mushrooms, look for ones with bright white and firm flesh with shaggy surfaces that appear fresh. Their plumpness should suggest they are fresh while their mildly fishy aroma should make you excited to taste. When selecting, store in the crisper drawer of your refrigerator or in a porous paper bag until ready for use – they can last up to one week in storage before washing is necessary.

Cordyceps

Cordyceps has long been known to Chinese and folk medicine practitioners as something of a panacea, capable of treating nearly everything imaginable. While this might be overstated, Cordyceps does appear to have many potential health benefits that more research can validate.

Cordyceps can promote the production of antioxidative enzymes in humans and mice, making it a potentially effective treatment against aging and disease. Furthermore, its properties also include reduced inflammation, strengthening immunity systems and improving sexual function as well as energy levels.

Cordyceps may help with diabetes by lowering blood glucose levels. Cells require glucose as energy source, but when our bodies fail to produce enough insulin or become resistant to its production, excess glucose builds up in our bodies and can cause serious health complications. One study demonstrated how Cordyceps militaris extract (CSE) enhanced antioxidants activity and enhanced the sensitivity of glucose-detoxifying enzymes among diabetic mice.

Cordyceps’ ability to reduce oxidative stress in the liver is another notable advantage. Oxidative stress has been linked to various conditions, including chronic hepatitis. One study demonstrated how Cordyceps significantly reduced oxidative stress in animals as well as improved levels of glutathione, catalase and superoxide dismutase enzymes.

Studies have demonstrated that CSE can aid radiation and chemotherapy therapies against tumors by stimulating immune response and inducing apoptosis, believed to increase effectiveness against tumors.

CSE can also be used to treat respiratory disorders. Animal tests have demonstrated its efficacy at relieving symptoms associated with asthma; specifically, its ability to inhibit pro-inflammatory cytokine release while simultaneously increasing production of anti-inflammatory ones.

Cordyceps is an incredible herb, and we highly recommend taking a dose if you want to live longer and better. Mushrooms for Life Organic Cordyceps Perform Capsules come from the Sinensis strain and grown under special conditions to provide a full-spectrum adaptogen with high nutrients like beta glucans (15%), Adenosine (208) and other supportive compounds which boost energy and performance levels.