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New Chapter is doing this product line right, with full-spectrum cultivation that captures the unique benefits of each phase of the mushroom's life cycle and a minimum potency guarantee of 15 percent beta-glucans. LifeShield Immunity is the top-selling mushroom formula in the natural channel, according to SPINS; other products include Liver Force, Mind Force, Breathe, Cordyceps and Reishi. newchapter.com
Another longtime mushroom player, Mushroom Wisdom introduced to the U.S. market the Coriolus versicolor, or turkey tail, medicinal mushroom, a popular immunity supporter in Japan. According to the company, its traditional hot-water extraction process creates high concentrations of bioactive compounds—40 percent polysaccharides, in the case of this product. mushroomscience.com
From Oregon's all-things-mushroom pioneer Paul Stamets (Andrew Weil, MD, is a fan) this USDA organic, comprehensive immunity-support product combines 17 powerful mushroom species, from reishi to chaga to turkey tail. The Host Defense line includes capsules and extracts of single mushrooms as well as targeted blends. fungi.com
With a cool, modern branding and celebrity fans such as actor Joe Rogan from Fear Factor, this formula targets athletic types looking for a safe, natural performance boost. ShroomTech Sport combines cordyceps' respiratory-system support with antioxidant green tea extract, the adaptogen rhodiola, and high-dose vitamin B12. Wish they'd lose the fake-blue capsules, though; synthetic dyes don't belong in supplements. onnit.com
Consistent high potency is MycoFormula’s strong suit: Every lot of its organic, full-spectrum cultivated, 100 percent U.S.-made products is tested by an FDA-certified independent lab. Plus, they’re eco-friendly: Amber glass bottles are filled to capacity (50 percent more capsules)—and there’s no box to throw in the trash.mycoformulas.com
Twenty years after introducing the maitake mushroom (Grifola frondosa) to the United States, this well-respected manufacturer continues to push research pointing to new health benefits. With concentrated glycoproteins from maitake, SX-Fraction is the only mushroom supplement currently targeting blood-sugar control. Their Lion's Mane supplement, Amyloban, shows promise for supporting cognitive health. mushroomwisdom.com
Twenty years after introducing the maitake mushroom (Grifola frondosa) to the United States, this well-respected manufacturer continues to push research pointing to new health benefits. With concentrated glycoproteins from maitake, SX-Fraction is the only mushroom supplement currently targeting blood-sugar control. Their Lion's Mane supplement, Amyloban, shows promise for supporting cognitive health. mushroomwisdom.com
In the generally staid world of supplements, mushrooms are innovating their way to center stage. Long regarded for their health benefits, particularly for their unique immunity support, today’s mushroom supplements are casting a wider net, targeting young people interested in increased athletic endurance as well as aging baby boomers anxious to ward off dementia.
Among the recent offerings to hit the shelves: New Chapter’s LifeShield Mushrooms line; Health-Mate, a condition-specific, anti-aging line from maitake specialist Mushroom Wisdom; and innovative products from smaller entrepreneurial manufacturers such as MycoFormulas and Onnit Labs.
Shoppers’ interest seems to be piqued, especially when it comes to “hot” mushroom species like immunity-boosting reishi and endurance-enhancing cordyceps. Case in point: Sales of reishi supplements jumped more than 43 percent in 2010, according to the Schaumburg, Ill.–based market research firm SPINS. With initial research suggesting further health benefits—from cardiovascular health to vitality to blood sugar management—fungi-based supplement sales look like they will continue to, well, mushroom.
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