Frequently Asked Questions

While there are over 2,000 different species of edible mushrooms, functional mushrooms are a unique subset containing health-boosting compounds that can treat and prevent different diseases and enhance overall wellbeing. They have been used for thousands of years in both ancient Chinese and Ayurvedic medicines.

Functional mushrooms are 100% legal. They do not contain psilocybin (a schedule I drug) and do not possess any hallucinogenic properties. So, you might be disappointed if you take them to Burning Man, but they are perfect for your everyday health and wellbeing.

Yes, functional mushrooms are very safe to consume. Of course, consuming too much of anything has its downsides, but functional mushrooms have few to no side effects, so taking them modestly is generally safe and encouraged.

Even though functional mushrooms are generally considered completely safe to consume, we do recommend consulting your doctor before supplementing with them if you have any medical conditions or are currently pregnant.

Well, all of the ones we offer of course 😉 For more in-depth descriptions of benefits and effects click the product pictures above.

The immune supporting polysaccharides common to all medicinal mushrooms are found inside of the cell walls which is made from an indigestible fiber called “chitin” Hot water extraction is the only clinically validated method for breaking these polysaccharides out of the indigestible cell walls.