Best mushroom supplements, from capsules and coffee to tinctures and shroom gummies
Best mushroom supplements, from capsules and coffee to tinctures and shroom gummies
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Even if you don’t know much about mushrooms, you might have heard of lion’s mane. This mushroom looks fabulous, growing in white fluffy puffs with shaggy spindles that look like fur. It’s been used for many years in east Asian medicine to boost brain health and sharpen focus but it’s also beneficial for gut health.
Dirtea’s lion’s mane powder is my top pick here. I added 2g to my coffee each morning and felt far less distracted and much more on the ball throughout the day. I also noticed the brain fog I usually experience when I’m tired wasn’t as noticeable on the days I was taking the powder.
Fortified with zinc, lion's mane also supports a healthy immune system – ideal during cold and flu season or if you happen to suffer with zinc deficiency. Zinc is one of the nutrients I often struggle to get my recommended daily amount of and I found that I generally just felt good while taking the lion’s mane powder, so concluded it was likely the added zinc that was giving me a boost.
If drinking your mushrooms doesn’t appeal, Dirtea also offers its pure lion’s mane in an easy-to-take gummy form. While plenty of nootropic mushrooms boost energy and provide brilliant brain food, some are much better suited to helping you wind down. Arbor Vitamins’s night blend provides a hit of three soothing mushrooms in a pure powder.
Tremella mushrooms contain more protein than most other types of mushrooms, helping your body with optimal recovery after a long day. Reishi, meanwhile, has soothing properties to aid relaxation, and maitake is an anti-inflammatory that can help with healing. The three combined make for a supplement that supports your rest and recovery.
