frequently asked questions

+ What are functional mushrooms?

Like other functional foods, functional mushrooms have a positive effect on health beyond basic nutrition (read further here).

Functional mushrooms have been used for centuries, just not in our neck of the woods. The expert growers are the Chinese, where functional mushrooms are integral to diet, medicine and culture. The frontiers of mushroom research are also in China and Taiwan. It makes sense given their head start with mushrooms.

More information below.

+ What are the mushroom benefits?

Functional mushrooms typically have many benefits. For easy reference, some are listed in brief.

Statements on this website are not intend to diagnose, cure or prevent any disease and should not be interpreted as medical advice to you or others. The statements on this website have not been evaluated by the FDA (U.S. Food & Drug Administration).

The benefits below are drawn from a variety of research studies. Medical professionals and researchers agree that further research is required before conclusive findings can be made.

Lion’s Mane

(Hericium erinaceus)

Mood stabilising 1, 2, 3

Improved memory 4, 5

Mental clarity and focus 6, 7

Potentially beneficial in brain disease 8

Chaga (Inonotus obliquus)

Immune booster & anti-inflammatory 39, 40, 41, 42

Cancer fighting properties 43, 44, 45, 46

Helps mange blood sugar 47, 48, 49, 50, 51

Lowers cholesterol 52, 53

Reishi

(Ganoderma lucidum)

Enhance immune function 9, 10

Anti-cancer properties 11, 12

Fatigue and depression aid 13, 14

Heart health 15, 16, 17

Blood sugar control 18, 19

Turkey Tail (Trametes versicolor)

Source of anti-oxidants 54, 55

Immune boosting 56

Potential immune function improvement for certain cancer patients 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63

Possible improvement of some cancer treatment efficacy 64

Improved gut health potential 65, 66

Cordyceps

May improve exercise performance 20, 21, 22

Anti-aging properties 23, 24, 25

Possible anti-tumor effects 26, 27, 28

Managing Type 2 diabetes 29, 30 , 31

Potential cardio-vascular benefits 32, 33, 34, 35

Anti-inflammatory benefits 36, 37, 38

Shiitake (Lentinula edodes)

Cardiovascular benefits 67, 68, 69, 70

Immune boosting 71, 72, 73

Possible anti-cancer compounds 74, 75, 76

Likely anti-viral and anti-bacterial 77, 78

+ Are Moksha Mushrooms safe?

In general, functional mushrooms are considered very safe and you can read about health benefits on our blog.

Moksha Mushrooms are routinely tested in an independent, 3rd party, laboratory for potency, pathogens, allergens and heavy metals. This is to ensure we abide by the ‘safety first’ motto.

It’s important to say that statements on this website are not intended to diagnose, cure or prevent any disease and should not be interpreted as medical advice for you or others. Please consult a qualified medical practitioner for advice. If you have a mushroom allergy or auto-immune problems then you should also seek advice from a medical practitioner. The statements made on this website have not been evaluated by the FDA (U.S. Food & Drug Administration).

+ What are the active ingredients?

Mushrooms produce a number of beneficial compounds. Chief among them are polysaccharides (‘many sugars’) which have benefits for the immune system which is critical for human health. They are also known for anti-tumour effects. Other research shows polysaccharides have prebiotic effects on the gut microbiome.

Mushrooms also have Triterpenes, Phenols, Sterols, Statins, Indole compounds, Chitin and an array of enzymes.

Different mushrooms have different benefits. For example, Lion’s Mane (Hericium Erinaceus) has hericenones and erinacines which support brain functioning. You can learn here.

+ How much can I take?

Most often you’ll read about a recommended dosage of 1g per day (0.035 oz) as a minimum. A qualified practitioner will be able to advise on dosage for your circumstances.

Everyday use is suggested as benefits are shown to correlate with regular consumption.

Functional mushrooms are edible mushrooms. As a natural food they are considered very safe, so you can consume more than 1 gram a day. As a reference point, participants in research studies often consume upwards of 3g per day (0.1 oz).

Note: it will take at least a few days to notice a difference. If you’re unsure whether you feel better, stop for a few days and then recommence consumption. Remember that functional mushrooms adapt to what your body needs, by up- or down-regulating your immune system.

+ Where are Moksha Mushrooms from?

Moksha Mushroom extracts are from our specialist growers in China. Expertise in mushroom growing was born and remains there. Chinese farmers have been working with functional mushrooms longer than anyone and about 75% of global mushroom production comes from China.

We completely support our mushroom growers, who have decades of experience. You’ll be pleased that our mushrooms are grown in strict conditions (in rural areas, away from air-polluted cities) to ensure safety and quality, and are compliant with ‘Good Manufacturing Process’. In addition, we perform independent laboratory testing routinely.

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+ Where can I find independent information on functional mushrooms?

International Journal of Medicinal Mushrooms

‘Medicinal Mushrooms - A Clinical Guide’, Martin Powell published by Mycology Press,

A multitude of research references in our blog posts and at National Center for Biotechnology Information