The Beauty of Medicinal Mushrooms: MycoFormulas

By: Hannah Kraemer, NTP

Fungi. Gotta admit, it has a nice ring to it! Not all fungi, or mushrooms, are created equal. However one thing is for sure: the right ones can assist in cultivating health and balance in the body.

Mushroom’s synergistic relationship with the forest—and nature itself—goes beyond what meets the eye. Woven and intertwined you find an intelligent web of fungi’s mycelium (typically white and stringy) that fill in the gaps, whether it’s the trees, bushes, or the forest floor. This connection allows a necessary exchange of nutrients, and the vegetation receives protection against pollutants, drought, and stress. Not a bad gig! Each species has a certain job. For example; Saccharomyce help to regenerate the forest landscape, Saprotroph help with decomposition, and Mycorrhizal help trees and plants to be drought resistant.

So what makes them so special that they could support the health of humans as well? Research has shown that various species have a beneficial effect on our energy, endurance, immune system, cognitive function and more! Mushrooms are no “new thing” but the study of them is relatively recent, within the past 20+ years. As mentioned above, they play a huge part in the health of all nature. We simply couldn’t live without them.

So why not include them into our diets, and our supplement routine?! We all know the saying, “Prevention is the best medicine” and know this to be true with the desire to own it.

MycoFormulas full-spectrum mushroom supplements are certified organic, gluten-free, vegan, and without any fillers or flow agents (such as magnesium stearate). Grown in an organic certified biotech factory in Southern Oregon, each mushroom is given their full life cycle and a habitat that mimics precisely where they originate. This ensures potency that exceeds your average mushroom supplement; 30% Beta-Glucans, compared to 12-18%! (Note that the average mushroom company grows them on rice and/or rye berries, rendering them unsafe for anyone with gluten allergies due the residual grain found in up to 60% in the finished product, not something you have to worry about with MycoFormulas, which are Gluten Free).

You’ll find them simply packed into dark amber glass bottles, nearly filled to the brim with 90 capsules, and 45 servings per bottle. Here’s a little look into each three:

•  MycoFormulas Memory™ - Nourishes your nervous system with four medicinal mushrooms that have been shown to safely and sustainably promote healthy brain function. Contains: Lion’s Mane, Cordyceps sinensis, Reishi, and Maitake.
• MycoFormulas Immune - Combines ten of the most potent medicinal mushrooms in the world. Contains: Royal Sun Agaric, Cordyceps, Reishi, Maitake, Lion’s Mane, Chaga, Shiitake, Oyster, Tuckahoe, and Turkey Tail.
• MycoFormulas Endurance - Combines three potent medicinal mushrooms that enhance intracellular energy exchange, increase oxygenation and naturally sustain energy. Contains: Cordyceps, Reishi, and Chaga.

Although taking medicinal mushrooms is a great way to enhance your health, it's seldom folks are getting enough in their diet. While it is great to ingest these potent medicinal mushrooms through diet, MycoFormulas is a great option for those looking for a well-balanced mushroom formula that is affordable, easy to ingest, and readily available. For further information, swing by Berryvale between 3-6pm on Friday, October 2nd, for a demo and samples, or visit the MycoFormulas website: www.mycoformulas.com to learn more.

Here’s to the pursuit of health and wellness!!