Mushrooms have been used in traditional medicine for thousands of years due to their wide range of health benefits from immune system support to promoting general wellness. And more recently the extraordinary health benefits of mushrooms have been extensively researched and upheld.

Mushroom Magic combines 5 of the most widely researched mushrooms; Maitake, Reishi, Shiitake, Chaga and Lion’s Mane, with Astragulas root, Acerola fruit and black pepper to provide a range of important health-boosting nutrients and active ingredients in one convenient capsule.

In addition to its primary immune-boosting properties, Mushroom Magic supports everything from cognitive function, mental well-being, and energy levels to healthy digestion, reduced inflammation, protection from oxidative stress and general wellness.

What’s more, Mushroom Magic is 100% vegan and contains only organic, nutrient-dense natural ingredients certified by the soil association. No fillers, binders or additives. Just mushroom and herbal goodness!

About The Ingredients

Maitake

An important ingredient in traditional Chinese and Japanese medicine for 1000’s of years, used for its benefits of longevity, vitality, and health. Maitake simply translates to ‘dancing mushroom’ in Japanese. It is said to have gained its name after people danced for joy upon finding it, due to its incredible healing properties. Rich in antioxidants, vitamins B and C, fibre, minerals and amino acids, Maitake mushrooms help to boost the immune system, lower cholesterol and normalise blood sugar levels. As a type of adaptogen, these mighty mushrooms also assist the body in combatting mental and physical stress and help regulate systems in the body that have become unbalanced.

Reishi

Full of biologically active molecules including high levels of beta-glucans, the Reishi mushroom’s most important benefit is its powerful immune system-boosting properties. It is also perhaps the most effective mushroom for managing inflammation due to its ability to regulate the immune response and influence immune signalling. With further benefits of Reishi mushrooms including helping to increase good cholesterol, decrease blood sugar levels, fight fatigue, regulate mood, and promote heart health, we can see how it came to earn its nickname ‘the king of mushrooms’.

Shiitake

Belonging to a special group of medical mushrooms, the Shiitake mushroom has been used in Japan and Southeast Asia for over 1000 years. Packed full of B vitamins and minerals, and containing a number of beneficial compounds and ALL 8 essential amino acids!, Shiitakes have a wide range of health benefits. They can help to lower cholesterol levels, protect against oxidative damage, support immune function and cardiovascular health, as well as boosting energy and brain function. They also have antimicrobial properties and can help fight infection (by producing interferon, a group of natural proteins that stops viruses from multiplying).

Chaga

Chaga mushroom has been used traditionally to aid immune system function and to boost overall health for centuries. Rich in powerful antioxidants, Chaga can help increase the levels of good cholesterol and reduce levels of bad cholesterol in the body. It can help reduce long-term inflammation and fight harmful bacteria and viruses as it stimulates white blood cells by promoting the growth of beneficial cytokines (specialised proteins that regulate the immune system), and preventing the production of harmful cytokines, which trigger inflammation and are associated with disease. Rich in beta-glucans along with most other medicinal mushrooms it additionally helps to reduce blood sugar and activate the immune system.

Lion’s Mane

Perhaps one of the most popular mushrooms in recent times due to its adaptogenic properties and effects on cognitive function. Lions Mane contains bioactive substances that have beneficial effects on the whole body but particularly the brain, gut and heart. One of nature’s most effective brain foods, it can help support learning, memory, focus and concentration by assisting in the production of nerve growth factor. Buddhist monks were said to have used Lion’s Mane in tea to enhance brain power, heighten their focus during meditation and its general beneficial effects on cognitive health. Studies have found that this mushroom can also reduce feelings of anxiousness and irritability. It helps boost the immune system by encouraging the growth of beneficial gut bacteria. Rich in antioxidants, it can also reduce inflammation and prevent tissue damage in the intestines, thereby helping to improve digestion. Lions Mane may also support heart health by reducing triglyceride levels and preventing the oxidisation of cholesterol in the bloodstream which is associated with an increased risk of heart disease and stroke.

Acerola Fruit

Acerola cherries are widely considered to be “superfruits”, due to their excellent nutritional value and exceptionally high vitamin C content. They provide a naturally bio-available and powerful source of vitamin C, which is fully utilised by the body – unlike synthetic ascorbic acid, which is sold as vitamin C. By way of a comparison of vitamin C content with other fruits, 1 small acerola cherry contains around 80mg of vitamin C – this is 30 times the amount found in oranges (of the same weight). These cherries possess an amazing array of nutrients, including potent antioxidants. In fact, researchers have identified nearly 150 nutritive constituents, which include bioflavonoids, proteins, mineral salts, iron, calcium and phosphorus.

Astragalus Root

Astragalus belongs to a special class of herbs known as adaptogens, which have unique effects that work to bring the body and mind into greater balance, depending on what is needed, thereby helping to reduce stress and promote energy and vitality. It has been used for over 2000 years in traditional Chinese medicine and is considered one of the elite Chinese tonic herbs due its remarkable ability to restore health on virtually every level. Compounds in Astragalus have been linked to longevity, DNA repair and anti-ageing. It is also known for its immune-boosting properties and studies show that regular use can lead to an increase in disease-fighting antibodies, stimulation of T-cells and increase in the antiviral compound interferon.

Black Pepper

Piperine is the alkaloid found within black pepper that gives it its pungency. It increases thermogenic activity in the body resulting in an increase in metabolism and is also considered to have very good anti-inflammatory properties. Black pepper also increases the absorption and utilisation of other nutritional ingredient, which is why it has been added to the Mushroom Magic formula.