Mushroom supplements are manufactured products which contain mushroom extracts or powders that are consumed with the intention of supporting diet and often health.

Mushroom supplements have been linked with a multitude of potential health benefits. Studies have shown various species of mushroom to improve immune function, reduce oxidative stress, improve cognitive function, improve oxygenation as well as being adaptogens. Each of these will be dependent on the species of mushroom, and before consuming any mushroom products you should seek advice from your local GP.

Most of the time, mushroom supplements can be taken every day with little to no side effects. But this is all dependent on the type of mushroom, the type of supplement and of course the dosage.

The fruiting body is the physical mushroom itself, or the “fruit” that you see above ground. So this is everything from the stem, right up to the gills of a mushroom. The white strands below the ground are mycelium. At Rise and Shroom, we try as much as possible to create products with our customers benefit in mind. In most cases, we use just the fruiting bodies, but for Lion’s Mane, we actually use a combination of mycelium and fruiting body, due to the erinacines in the mycelium.

Usually there are little to no side effects of mushroom supplements. However this also depends on the type of mushroom, the type of supplement and the dosage. If you’re taking a tincture for instance, then there will be risks associated with them as they contain alcohol. However, when taken in the small and correct dosage this should be safe, providing you’ve checked with your health care professional beforehand. Mushrooms naturally high amounts of fiber which is a great supplement for the gut microbiome and digestion. Too much fiber on the other hand can cause an upset stomach which usually subsides in around 24 hours, but if you’re taking the recommended dosage then you should face little to no risk.

Mushroom supplements are  not adequate to replacements for a healthy diet. These are supplements which should help support a healthy diet rather than replace it.

Anyone who is being prescribed medication should always consult with a healthcare professional before consuming mushroom supplements, as in some cases mushroom supplements can interfere with prescribed medication. Medication with blood thinning properties as well as immunoregulatory medication can be affected by mushroom supplements.

There is limited research on the long term use of mushroom supplements with pregnant and breastfeeding women, so we would recommend that pregnant or breastfeeding women exercise caution when taking mushroom supplements. Mushroom tinctures with alcohol should not be taken by breastfeeding or pregnant women.

This is a common question we’re asked, We source our ingredients from across the world, but how do we know what we’re getting isn’t just sawdust? Well we have all of our ingredients third party tested for their purity, but also for heavy metals and pesticides too. So you can rest assured that you’re getting the purest product on the market.

Mushrooms aren’t all the same. That’s why when it comes to our powders and supplements, we use multiple extraction methods based on the available science to ensure you have the most potent and medicinally sound mushroom supplement possible. Some mushrooms like Reishi and Chaga are rather tough, so it makes sense to double extract them with alcohol as well as hot water, but others simply don’t require it, but more importantly, dual extracting products that don’t need it can actually produce a worse off product. 

We believe wholeheartedly in giving your body the purest most natural product. That’s why all of our mushroom supplements are organic. Free from nasties and pesticides. Just like nature intended.