"Mental health is the biggest problem that the world is facing by far…We're so not in tune with nature in our fast-paced, modern lives. Functional mushrooms are one of the things you can do to put your brain and body back into balance."
reduce inflammation, lower blood sugar, and decrease cholesterol. Shiitake (Lentinula edodes) supports healthy immune function, reduces inflammation, and is said to have anticancer properties. S uperMush utilizes these functional mushrooms and other holistic ingredients in its diverse product line, which includes gummies, mouth sprays, mints, and more. Schaper tells me their cornerstone product line is the daily gummies, which have three categories: energy, passion, and sleep. These gummies aren't just made with a high concentration of functional mushrooms; they are sugar-free, caffeine-free, melatonin- free, and non-habit-forming. When Schaper started using lion's mane and cordyceps, she noticed she felt more awake and present in her
daily life. She felt regulated and was able to kick her caffeine habit and stop leaning on pharmaceuticals for her daily health. Schaper says, "Mushrooms made me feel like I was in what we call a 'flow state.'" While simultaneously discovering the benefits of functional mushrooms, Schaper discovered the profound effects psychedelics can have on mental health. First, from books like Michael Pollan's How to Change Your Mind, and later through many personal journeys with psychedelics. Schaper points out that we're currently in the third-wave renaissance of psychedelic use. The first wave of indigenous use dates back thousands of years and is rooted in various cultures' medicinal and spiritual practices, including the Mazatec in Mexico, the Shipibo in the Amazon, and Native American tribes in North America. The second wave of psychedelic use came about between the 1950s and '70s when Western scientists
the Journal of Medicinal Food found that reishi improved the quality of life for patients with advanced-stage colorectal cancer undergoing chemotherapy. Lion's mane (Hericium erinaceus) improves cognitive function. Research published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease found that lion's mane supplementation improved cognitive function in adults with mild cognitive impairment. Lion's mane has also been proven to enhance the quality of sleep. Cordyceps (Cordyceps militaris) improve athletic performance. A Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine study showed that cordyceps supplementation improved exercise performance in healthy adults. Turkey tail (Trametes versicolor) is commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine and boosts gut microbiota composition and immune function. Chaga (Inonotus obliquus) is high in antioxidants and helps
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