Not only are mushrooms a delicious, earthy addition to your wintery meals, some mushrooms have superpowers! Well, sort of. Functional mushrooms are special types of fungi, praised for their potential health benefits, beyond basic nutritional advantages. Each type of mushroom has been linked with its own special range of potential benefits – read on to help you decide which one would be best suited for you and your health needs…
Reishi
Reishi is a fungus that grows in various hot and humid locations, primarily in Asia. This fabulous fungus has been one of the most popular and praised functional mushrooms in Eastern medicine and culture for thousands of years. The primary suggested benefits associated with reishi mushrooms are immune system support, adaptogenic effects (assistance in the management of stress, anxiety and fatigue) and antioxidant properties.
Discover the amazing benefits of Reishi with these products:
Life Cykel: Reishi Extract 60ml
Superfeast: Wild-Crafted Reishi Extract
Chaga
Chaga grows predominantly in cold Taiga forests. Chaga has been used for centuries in various parts of the world, and is rapidly increasing in popularity, due to its antioxidant properties, widely regarded as possessing the highest antioxidant capacity of any functional mushroom.
Some Chaga products we stock at WholeLife:
Superfeast: Wild Chaga Extract
Cordyceps
Cordyceps is a genus of parasitic fungi that grows on the larvae of insects – yes you read that right! Cordyceps are incredibly popular amongst athletes looking for clean sources of energy that may positively impact their performance. Research suggests that cordyceps mushrooms may improve oxygen consumption, promote endurance, and aid post-workout recovery.
Start with some of these fantastic Cordyceps products:
Life Cykel: Cordyceps+ Australian Lemon Myrtle Mouth Mist
Nature’s Sunshine: Cordyceps 90 Capsules
Lion’s Mane
Lion’s Mane mushrooms are named after their highly textured appearance, and are an important species within traditional Chinese, Korean and Japanese medicine. Lion’s Mane mushrooms are often nicknamed as “smart mushrooms”, as they are linked with heightened cognitive function and neurological health support.
Help give your brain a boost with Lion’s Mane:
Life Cykel: Lion’s Mane Extract
Teelixir: Lion’s Mane Mushroom
Turkey Tail
Turkey Tail mushrooms have recently garnered a lot of public attention due to research suggesting their ability to support immune function and gut health. Turkey tail is considered an edible mushroom, but it is most commonly consumed in powder or liquid form.
Try out some Turkey Tail products we stock at WholeLife:
Life Cykel: Turkey Tail Extract
Life Cykel: Turkey Tail+ Australian Lemon Myrtle Mouth Mist 60ml
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