COMMON QUERIES
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What are Medicinal Mushrooms?
Medicinal mushrooms are a group of natural medicines and provide immunity boosting properties, reduce anxiety and assist in clearing the mind. They may even be able to improve athletic performance. Medicinal mushrooms are a type of fungus.
Are they like magic mushrooms?
Medicinal mushrooms do not contain psilocybin and do not contain hallucinogenic properties. They are magical in their own way.
Do your mushrooms have anything added?
No! Our products are organic and free from fillers, starches and additives, just straight mushroom extract powders!
Which mushrooms are suitable for me?
Check out our website for a full list of our varieties and their health benefits
What is the ratio of the extract?
An extract ratio is the amount of raw mushroom needed to create our extract powder. So 10:1 means that 10kg of Mushrooms provide 1 kg of extract powder. Pretty concentrated products! Our varieties are a mix of 10:1, 12:1 and 15:1. See our products page for details.
How do I take them?
Traditionally you drink it as a hot tea, but there are many other ways to consume it - click on this link for some of our serving suggestions.
Can I consume too much?
Medicinal mushrooms are very safe to consume. Of course, consuming too much of anything is not suggested, but medicinal mushrooms have few to no side effects, so taking them daily is encouraged to see the benefits they provide.
Can anyone take them?
Medicinal mushrooms are generally considered completely safe to consume, we do recommend speaking with your healthcare provider before consuming if you have any medical conditions or are currently pregnant.
How much do I take?
We suggest to start with a ¼ to ½ teaspoon daily working your way up from there to a nice heaped teaspoon per cup daily.
How do I store my Medicinal Mushrooms?
We recommend storing them away from direct sunlight, moisture and air. So re-sealed in your bag or a jar with a screw top lid in the pantry is just fine.
How long is the shelf life?
Each batch that is extracted has a life of 2 years.
Do mushrooms provide vitamins?
Mushrooms produce a range of vitamins and minerals that most fruits and vegetables give you. Mushrooms actually produce vitamin B and vitamin D that most plants don’t, so they are an awesome way for vegetarians and vegans to get those extra nutrients into your diet.
Can I buy these direct from Supreme Shrooms?
We have a list of stockists on our website that would be happy to help out. Just contact one in your area. Click here.
What is an adaptogen?
A nontoxic substance and especially a plant extract that is used to increase the body's ability to resist the damaging effects of stress and promote or restore normal physiological functioning.
Will I see the benefits straight away?
Our Medicinal Mushrooms are an adaptogen. It takes time for your body to take on the benefits and restore itself. Of course everyone is different, so we encourage you to make mushrooms part of your daily life, and you will see and feel better after a few weeks.
Can I mix the varieties?
Definitely! We also provide a couple of custom blends in our range, but feel free to mix and match your own purchases to suit your health focus.
Are these suitable for Vegans?
They sure are, they are gluten free, dairy free, sugar free and Vegan.
What if I have other questions about your products?
Did you know that we hold regular Medicinal Mushroom Workshops? This is a great way to taste our different varieties, learn about the health benefits plus find the right product for your particular needs. To join us, click here to find a list of our upcoming workshops.
​You can also get in contact with us directly on: supremeshrooms@outlook.com