Functional Mushrooms

Functional mushrooms are medicinal and edible fungi whose bioactive compounds are well documented: reishi, lion’s mane, cordyceps, chaga, tremella, shiitake, turkey tail and maitake. This section breaks down the polysaccharides, beta-glucans, triterpenes, adenosine and ergothioneine behind each species, explains what current research actually shows, and turns it into practical guidance on preparation, dosage and how to judge product quality before you buy.