Functional Mushrooms 101

Getting older is an inevitable part of life, and while health concerns can happen at any time, seniors are more susceptible to a number of challenges. Adding Lion’s Mane to your daily routine can also make a difference in some of the obstacles many seniors face.*

Lion’s Mane, scientifically known as Hericium erinaceus, has been studied as a functional mushroom with adaptogenic properties. Adaptogens help the body neutralize the harmful effects of stress and maintain balance.*

Gut health is essential for the health of your whole body, and the functional mushroom Lion’s Mane can play a positive role.*

If you're interested in mushrooms and their potential health benefits, you may have heard the terms "mycelium" and "fruiting bodies" thrown around. But what do these terms actually mean?

Adaptogens work by helping your body better adapt to the stressors it faces as part of everyday living. When we’re exposed to stress, this triggers a domino effect of responses within the body.*

 

 

Lion's Mane, Cordyceps, and Reishi are all functional mushrooms used for thousands of years in traditional Chinese medicine. They have been used for several health benefits but may also provide immune support.*

While menopause symptoms can be disruptive for many women, it may be possible to find some relief with dietary changes, including adding functional mushrooms.*

We may be able to neutralize the effects of stress by including adaptogenic mushrooms like Lion’s Mane, Cordyceps, and Reishi in our diets.*

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Sleep is one of the most valued aspects of our daily lives, but most of us are not sleeping enough. Nourishing your body well, engaging in regular exercise, creating a calming sleep environment, and adding Lion’s Mane functional mushrooms to your sleep arsenal can all help.

Functional mushrooms, like Lion's Mane, Reishi, and Cordyceps, have been used for thousands of years to help support physical and psychological health. In recent years, these unique mushrooms have captured the attention of men looking for an alternative to traditional supplements.

 

 

Functional mushrooms have plenty to offer, especially for women. Adding functional mushrooms to your regular health routines — such as Cordyceps, Lion's Mane, or Reishi — may help support skin health, exercise tolerance, longevity, and brain and hormone health.*