Mushrooms for Life Hericum Focus - Key info

• This mushroom is of certified organic quality.
• It is grown for 120 days versus the standard 30 days, which depletes the substrate and provides a more concentrated profile of beta-glucans and other key compounds.
• Bio Hericium Focus uses the full spectrum of mushroom parts by mixing fully developed fruiting bodies with myco-fermented sorghum containing young fruiting bodies and fibres.
• This combination is the source of all the key compounds associated with hericium and thus provides better synergy.
• It contains at least 10% beta-glucans to support immunity and a range of other substances to support cognitive health.
• It contains 42% polysaccharides, see the Files tab and the COA analysis appendix.
• For detailed information on the origin of this product, scan the QR code on the box to reveal a wealth of information from the manufacturer.

Why buy Hericium Focus powder from the Full Spectrum edition?

All mushrooms in the limited edition Full Spectrum are ideal for modern lifestyles and stress. They do not contain such a strong amount of key therapeutic substances, but contain additional nutrients for a broader spectrum of action.

These products are the most popular Mushrooms for Life products due to their excellent ingredients and offer excellent value for money.

Ideal for modern lifestyles and stress, it contains additional nutrients for a broader spectrum of effects. We use a combination of mushroom parts including young fruiting bodies, mycelium and fermented mushroom medium to ensure a full spectrum nutrient profile.

Hericium Focus is a product suitable for most people who want to use the full spectrum of the hericium mushroom. It is a composition for people with demanding jobs, stressful lives and, for example, students or researchers - simply situations where concentration on work or study is necessary.

Composition and nutritional values

Mycofermented grain powder*, organic lion's mane (Hericium erinaceus) powder*.

*Certified organic ingredients

Suitable for vegetarian and vegan diets.

Key ingredients

Hericenones and erinacins

Lion's Mane is rich in hericenones and erinacins, which are thought to contribute to the mushroom's ability to improve cognitive function, among other things.

Links to studies that have been conducted on these claims:

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24266378/
• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5987239/
• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10650066/
• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10675414/

Beta-glucans

High amounts of polysaccharides including beta-glucans to support the overall well-being of the body.

Antioxidants

Rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory substances.

Alternatives to Explore

Pure Extract

For a pure 100% grade of the berry extract, which is ideal for naturopaths and their patients, and is nicknamed medical grade, we offer Hericium capsules and powder. This extract is ideal for more complex cases where, for example, brain and mental health issues are addressed with professionals.

Fermented hericium

For those of you who want to harness the potential of fermented mushrooms based on kefir-kombucha fermentation, try Living Nutrition's fermented hericium - it's the same mushroom source and our favourite Graham Botfield is again behind the development.

The benefits of mushroom fermentation include:

• Rich in nutrients that have many health benefits.
• Fermented mushroom supplements offer a convenient way to receive a concentrated dose of mushrooms in an easily digestible form.
• Fermented mushrooms can potentially improve gut health and promote good bacteria, which aids digestion and potentially reduces the risk of digestive disorders.
• Fermented mushrooms are used in traditional medicine around the world to promote vitality and longevity.
• They contain vitamins and minerals such as potassium, niacin, iron and vitamin D, which contribute to overall health.
• They have a high concentration of antioxidants, including ergothioneine and glutathione.
• Fermented mushrooms are particularly notable for their beta-glucan content, a type of polysaccharide that has immune-boosting properties. Beta-glucans are known to help the body fight off infections.
• Overall, fermented mushrooms represent a nutritional powerhouse that offers a range of health benefits.

Both fermented hericium and common extracts have unique properties. Fermented mushroom provides increased bioavailability, better taste and support for gut health, while regular extract offers a higher concentration of certain beneficial compounds that in turn have different impacts on human health. Unfortunately, it is not possible to write about them in detail due to EU regulations.

When selecting a dietary supplement with hericium, consider your personal preferences, health goals, and the quality of the product. Remember to start with a low dose and consult a specialist if necessary. More info here.

Capsules

Hericium Focus in capsules.

Coffee or latte

And if you like coffee or lattes and want to have everything nicely prepared in advance, check out the adaptogenic coffee with hericchio from the same brand or the latte with matcha tea, which contains no sugar. Just add your favourite warmed milk or just hot water - this is a great kicker if you don't drink coffee.

We've got a tip for coconut powdered cream straight from the source in Sri Lanka that makes a delicious plant milk anytime, anywhere - cheaper and much better than liquid plant milks from the store.

When choosing a dietary supplement with hericium mushroom, consider your personal preferences, health goals and the quality of the product. Remember to start with a low dose and consult a specialist if necessary.

Adaptogenic mixtures containing hericia

Other products that contain other ingredients besides hericium for different purposes. The way to use this mushroom has never been easier!

• https://www.pravebio.cz/bio-komplex-vitalnich-hub-myco-zen/
• https://www.pravebio.cz/bio-fermentovana-smes-vitalnich-hub/
• https://www.pravebio.cz/smes-adaptogennich-hub-mushroom-bio/
• https://www.pravebio.cz/suseny-vyvar-a-protein-houby/
• https://www.pravebio.cz/neurogeneticky-napoj-collagenius/
• https://www.pravebio.cz/living-nutrition-nootropic/
• https://www.pravebio.cz/fermentovana-smes-wisdom/

The mushrooms are grown in Fujian Province, China.

Tradition and quality

Mushrooms for Life sources only the highest quality mushrooms that are organically grown from their own farmers in China. The use of medicinal mushrooms has been a cornerstone of traditional Chinese medicine and this practice dates back thousands of years.

No country has more extensive knowledge of mushroom cultivation and sourcing than China. China is also home to some of the world's largest and cleanest forests, which provide an ideal environment for fungi to grow.

Based on ongoing DNA analyses, it is widely known that China grows the highest quality mushrooms in the world. Vital mushrooms have been approved in Japan and China for more than 30 years as an adjunct to standard treatment for diseases that are not allowed to be discussed in the EU.

In these countries, mushrooms have been used safely for a long time, either alone or in combination with radiation or chemotherapy.

In Asia, there are more than 100 species of mushrooms used to treat this disease. The most common include Ganoderma lucidum (reishi), Trametes versicolor or Coriolus versicolor (Outcaffe), Lentinus edodes (shiitake) and Grifola frondosa (maitake).

Source of this information: https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/treatment/cam/patient/mushrooms-pdq

The Story of Mushrooms for Life

Mushrooms For Life was originally founded in 2011 by well-known British naturopath and author Martin Powell with the aim of making the best mushroom supplements widely available and accessible.

Martin, who is fluent in Mandarin, spent many years in China working with experienced local growers to ensure Mushrooms For Life sources the highest quality ingredients, which is a key focus for the brand today.

In 2017 Martin entrusted Mushrooms For Life to his colleagues and experienced mushroom experts Graham Botfield and Ben Shouler, who continue his work to this day.

Why take just hericium mushroom?

In the following we refer to studies that have been carried out on the hericium mushroom.

Brain

Studies have found that hericium stimulates the production of nerve growth factor (NGF).

Immunity

Hericium mushroom contains bioactive substances, including beta-glucans, which can support and modulate the immune system.

Spirit

Studies suggest that hericium may help reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression.

For detailed information on the origin of this product, scan the QR code on the box to reveal a wealth of information from the manufacturer.

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What is the hericium mushroom called lion's mane?

Hericium, or coralline coral, is a vital mushroom that resembles a lion's mane in appearance, which is why it is so often called or nicknamed the 'Mountain Priest'. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) it is used to support the proper functioning of the cognitive and nervous systems.

In Western medicine, it is used as a nootropic due to its psychoactive content and ability to stimulate active nerve growth factors (NGF). It has a sweet and mild taste and is used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to regulate energy "Qi" and aid digestion. It calms the spirit of "Shen" and soothes the mind.

The main benefits of Hericia Mushrooms For Life

• Professional formulation by an expert team.
• Full spectrum extract rich in unique active compounds.
• It contains no dairy ingredients, soy or gluten and is suitable for vegans.
• Made in the UK.
• The manufacturer is regularly inspected by the Soil Association Organic Certifier to ensure that it adheres to all production processes and purity of raw materials.
• 100% dried mushroom extract - no fillers, binders or additives.

Hericium mushroom should ideally be taken around 10 am.