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Mushroom Tea – Whole Foods Mushrooms
Mushroom teas can be an ideal way to incorporate functional, adaptogenic mushrooms that may not fit easily into a meal into one easy package. Similar to regular tea, mushrooms teas typically feature multiple varieties that come together for an array of delicious flavor profiles depending on which mushrooms have been used in their creation.
Chaga, Reishi and Cordyceps mushrooms are some of the most frequently utilized medicinal mushrooms for anti-inflammatory purposes.
Organic 7 Mushrooms Blend
Mushrooms are a powerhouse of polysaccharides, vitamins, minerals, trace elements and phytonutrients to support immune health and cardiovascular wellbeing. Our Organic 7 Mushroom Blend of Reishi, Chaga, Lion’s Mane Cordyceps Shiitake Tremella delivers all this goodness all in one package for maximum effect on immunity cardiovascular and nervous systems.
Reishi mushroom is an immune-modulating powerhouse packed with beta-glucans, antioxidants and triterpenes – known for supporting healthy blood pressure already within normal range while improving brain function and helping support cardiovascular wellbeing. Research has also indicated its many other health benefits.
Turkey tail is an adaptogen that supports natural defenses and normal stress responses in the body*, including liver health support with its abundance of eritadenine*. Shiitake’s rich content of B-vitamin and Lentinan can aid liver and cardiovascular system functioning*.
Lion’s Mane mushrooms offer powerful neuroprotective, mood elevating, and memory-enhancing effects. Rich in hericenones and erinacines known to support nerve growth*. Maitake contains immune-supportive beta glucans which enhance innate immunity* while Tremella (Tremella Fuciformis) has long been utilized as an anti-aging and anti-depressant agent; concubine Yang Guifei of China was said to consume it regularly to maintain her youthful look.
All of the mushrooms in this blend are grown on real wood and double extracted to increase bioavailability of beneficial beta-glucans and terpenes. Furthermore, this product exclusively utilizes fruiting bodies – unlike many other mushrooms products which merely contain mycelium, often filled with grains such as oats or sorghum – making this blend an exceptional source of terpenes and beta-glucans.
Organic Chaga
Chaga mushrooms have long been used by natural health practitioners as a soothing aid, relieving gastrointestinal distress and strengthening immunity. Native to birch trees, this mushroom boasts powerful polyphenols such as betulinic acid and immunomodulating beta-D-glucans to combat immune disorders and regulate stress levels. Studies on animals have also demonstrated antitumor activity as well as the ability to modulate overactive immune systems. Real Mushrooms offers organic Siberian wild-harvested chaga that is extracted using hot water extraction so as to retain all beneficial compounds intact.
Chaga contains triterpenes such as inotodiol and betulinic acid that have anti-inflammatory effects in the body, helping reduce inflammatory responses while providing protection from free radical damage (48, 49).
Chaga polysaccharides may help balance immune function as well as supporting healthy blood sugar levels and normal insulin function. Animal studies have confirmed this fact. (25)
Organic Chaga and Roasted Chicory Root combine for an irresistibly tasty caffeine-free herbal tea that’s the perfect healthy alternative to coffee. Enjoy this soothing, dark, nutty beverage at any time during your day!
Organic chicory root and chaga are combined in this blend and roasted to produce a beverage similar to coffee in terms of taste and texture. Enjoy it before starting your day or simply throughout it for a healthy energy boost – we suggest steeping it strong to maximize its benefits!
Organic Reishi
Reishi mushrooms have long been revered in traditional Eastern medicine for their ability to enhance immunity, combat fatigue, alleviate depression, and promote heart health. More recently, scientists are appreciating this ancient medicinal mushroom’s unique blend of polysaccharides and beta d-glucans which boosts natural immune defense responses within our bodies.
Ganoderma lucidum, more commonly known as red reishi mushrooms, are one of the most frequently used medicinal fungi. They have been employed in Chinese herbal medicine for over four millennia to treat respiratory diseases, ease stress relief, promote longevity and increase longevity. Red Reishi mushrooms can often be seen depicted in art depictions as symbols of spiritual strength.
Scientific investigation of Reishi mushroom has begun in earnest since 1970 and has revealed a wealth of active ingredients which provide health benefits, such as producing white blood cells, stimulating cell division and downregulating inflammatory cytokines. Reishi also contains triterpenes with sedative properties which may reduce anxiety or induce sleepiness.
Reishi mushroom has long been used as a liver tonic, helping reduce toxic metabolites from our bodies while supporting our skin and hormone balance. Studies have also indicated that it can prevent cancers as well as kill existing ones; in addition, its powerful antioxidant properties protect against oxidative damage and premature aging – thus earning its nickname as an “immortal mushroom”. Reishi can be found in various herbal products including supplements and teas containing this ingredient as well as skincare products.
Organic Lion’s Mane
Organic Lion’s Mane mushroom is well known for providing cognitive support, aiding cognition, focus, and productivity. Furthermore, its powerful antioxidant properties ensure healthy immune systems as well as normalized mood levels.
Lion’s Mane (Hericium erinaceus) is an exceptional mushroom with roots in both Native American tradition and Traditional Chinese Medicine, as well as being scientifically proven as a nootropic to enhance mental clarity and focus. Our Lion’s Mane comes exclusively from its fruiting body with 10:1 extract delivered as 1900mg per serving for optimal performance.
Hericenones and erinacines present in Lion’s Mane are specially-designed compounds that stimulate Nerve Growth Factor synthesis in the brain, protecting existing neurons from damage while stimulating neuronal growth – studies demonstrate this leads to enhanced memory, focus, and creativity.
Lion’s Mane can not only aid cognitive health, but it can also promote positive emotions and healthy gut microbes through its effects on HPA axis neurotransmitters. Furthermore, research indicates it enhances movement of nerve impulses within the gastrointestinal tract as well as promote gut barrier integrity.
Studies have also demonstrated the benefits of Lion’s Mane to cardiovascular and cellular health, helping maintain normal cholesterol levels and protecting against free radical damage. Traditional Chinese medicine uses it to aid digestive health and enhance overall vitality. Our Organic Lion’s Mane is sustainably farmed, dried and extracted using low temperature processes in order to preserve all its phytochemicals for maximum efficacy in your daily routine – feel the difference for yourself by including this nutrient-rich ingredient in your daily regimen!
Organic Cordyceps
Cordyceps is often known as the ‘Emperor’s Mushroom”, but this powerful adaptogen and performance enhancer deserves much more recognition than that name implies. Studies have demonstrated its benefits by helping athletes tolerate higher intensity training better; boosting immunity; protecting kidneys; increasing libido and reproductive function as well as inhibiting cancer cell growth; this blend’s organic cordyceps is grown under special conditions to replicate wild species for maximum nutritional profile equalization.
Cordyceps is an impressive family of parasitic fungi with over 400 species in it, including two main ones (Cordyceps sinensis and Cordyceps militaris) which have attracted much of the research focus due to their numerous beneficial effects on human bodies – immune, antitumor, antimetastatic, and anti-inflammatory benefits as well as hypolipidemic, antihyperglycemic, antidiabetic, and renoprotective properties.
Cordyceps contains numerous nucleosides, such as adenine, cytidine, deoxyadenosine, guanine, uracil and 2′-deoxyuridine (2′-deoxyuridine in Cordycepin), which make up its unique constituents. Cordyceps has the unique property of activating A1 receptors responsible for respiratory regulation, cardiovascular function, renal activity as well as liver and kidney health functions. This unique property gives Cordyceps its distinctive ability to stimulate A1 receptors.
Cordyceps polysaccharide components exhibit powerful antioxidant effects and inhibit tumor growth in mice, as well as having antimicrobial and insecticidal properties. Furthermore, its polysaccharides exhibit antimicrobial and insecticidal qualities as well as being capable of protecting hepatocellular damage in rats exposed to D-galactose while also having a strong inhibitory effect on pro-inflammatory cytokine production by macrophages – making it an excellent candidate for development of natural anti-inflammatory agents as it also improve lung health while decreasing asthma symptoms in asthma patients.