Functional mushrooms – for Brain, Mood, Sleep & Immunity – they can help with focus, memory, mood, sleep, and overall well-being. Here is a comprehensive list together with their benefits and places to source.
1. Lion’s Mane
Benefits: Cognitive support, focus, memory, mood enhancement
Forms: Capsules, tinctures, powders
Top Picks:
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Host Defense Lion’s Mane Capsules – £14.81
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Organic Nordic Lion’s Mane Double Extract – £14.57
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New Leaf Lion’s Mane Powder – £8.97
UK Purchase: Healing from Within
2. Reishi
Benefits: Sleep support, stress relief, immune support
Forms: Capsules, tinctures, teas
Top Picks:
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Reishi Supplement Polysaccharides 50% – £18.00
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Four Sigma Foods Instant Reishi Drink Mix – £15.99
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British Vitamins Chaga Mushroom Extract 30% – £3.99
UK Purchase: Healing from Within
3. Cordyceps
Benefits: Energy, stamina, mental clarity
Forms: Capsules, powders, tinctures
Top Picks:
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Cordyceps Cs-4 Capsules – £7.80
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Mushrooms For Life Cordyceps Powder – £24.49
UK Purchase: Amazon UK, Healf, Mushies, Feel Supreme
4. Chaga
Benefits: Antioxidants, immune support, overall wellness
Forms: Capsules, powders, teas
Top Picks:
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British Vitamins Chaga Extract 30% – £3.99
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Organic Chaga Powder – £11.99
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Chaga (Inonotus obliquus) – £29.99
UK Purchase: Antioxi Supplements, RealFoodSource, Ecodrop
5. Maitake
Benefits: Immune support, metabolic balance, heart health
Forms: Capsules, tinctures, powders
Top Picks:
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Maitake Gold 404® – £35.25
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Maitake Liquid – £30.00
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Mushroom Powder Offer – £19.99
UK Purchase: BetterVits, Feel Supreme
6. Turkey Tail
Benefits: Immune system boost, gut health, anti-inflammatory, may aid cancer therapy
Forms: Capsules, tinctures, powders
Top Picks:
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Turkey Tail Capsules – £21.99
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Turkey Tail Tincture – £27.95
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Turkey Tail Powder – £24.99
UK Purchase: Healing from Within
UK Retailers
- Healing from Within – Lion’s Mane, Reishi, Turkey Tail & more
- Amazon UK – Capsules & tinctures
- Healf – Functional mushroom products
- Freshly Fermented – Organic Reishi & more
- Bristol Fungarium – Mushroom tinctures
- Feel Supreme – Maitake & Cordyceps
- Mushies – Cordyceps tinctures
- Antioxi Supplements – Chaga & antioxidant mushrooms
Key Takeaways
- Lion’s Mane: Cognitive enhancement & memory
- Reishi: Sleep & relaxation
- Cordyceps: Energy & stamina
- Chaga: Antioxidant & immune support
- Maitake: Immune & metabolic support
- Turkey Tail: Immune & gut health, anti-inflammatory
When selecting a mushroom supplement, consider your specific health goals, do your own due diligence and research – consult with a healthcare professional to determine the best option for you where applicable.