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🦁 Lion's Mane · NGF Synthesis ⬛ Chaga · Antioxidant ORAC 146,700 🔴 Reishi · 2,000 Years of Use ⚡ Cordyceps · VO2 Max Enhancement 🦃 Turkey Tail · FDA Phase I Trial 🍄 Shiitake · Lentinan Immunotherapy 🌿 Maitake · D-Fraction Research ❄️ Tremella · BDNF Modulation 🦁 Lion's Mane · NGF Synthesis ⬛ Chaga · Antioxidant ORAC 146,700 🔴 Reishi · 2,000 Years of Use ⚡ Cordyceps · VO2 Max Enhancement 🦃 Turkey Tail · FDA Phase I Trial 🍄 Shiitake · Lentinan Immunotherapy
Featured fungi

Most researched species

Each mushroom carries a unique biochemical profile. Here are the species with the strongest scientific backing.

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Lion's Mane

Hericium erinaceus

Extensively studied for NGF synthesis stimulation and neuroprotective properties via hericenones and erinacines.

Cognition NGF 14 RCTs

Chaga

Inonotus obliquus

A birch-parasitic fungus rich in betulinic acid and antioxidant triterpenes. Highest ORAC score of any natural substance.

Antioxidant Immune 8 studies
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Reishi

Ganoderma lucidum

2,000 years of documented use. Cochrane-reviewed for immune modulation and oncology support with strong evidence.

Adaptogen Sleep 22 RCTs

Cordyceps

Cordyceps militaris

Cordycepin directly enhances ATP production. Documented VO2 max improvements in double-blind athletic trials.

Energy Athletic 18 RCTs
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Turkey Tail

Trametes versicolor

FDA-approved Phase I trial. PSK and PSP polysaccharopeptides show NK cell and CD8+ T-cell immune enhancement.

PSK/PSP Immune 31 RCTs
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"species": "Hericium erinaceus",
"compound": "Hericenone B",
"mechanism": "NGF synthesis ↑",
"trial_type": "RCT double-blind",
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"duration": "16 weeks",
"evidence": "strong",
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}
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Lion's Mane · Cognition

Hericenones and erinacines: bioactive compounds driving neurogenesis in H. erinaceus

A review of 14 clinical and preclinical studies examining NGF-stimulating mechanisms unique to Lion's Mane fruiting body extracts.

Mar 2024 Read more →
Chaga · Antioxidant

Betulinic acid derivatives in Inonotus obliquus: antioxidant capacity and ORAC values

Chaga's ORAC score exceeds most known superfoods. Analysis breaks down the triterpene fractions responsible and examines extraction efficiency.

Feb 2024 Read more →
Cordyceps · Performance

Cordycepin and ATP synthesis: implications for aerobic endurance and oxygen utilization

A double-blind RCT with 40 trained athletes measuring VO2 max changes over 8 weeks of C. militaris supplementation.

Jan 2024 Read more →

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