The cherished gem of fungi, mushrooms share certain similarities with plants. They possess mycelium, which functions similarly to a tree's root system, and yield fruiting bodies comparable to the apples on an apple tree. The fruiting body is the most nutritionally rich segment of the mushroom, containing the highest concentrations of active compounds that offer medicinal advantages. Smush is committed to using only 100% fruiting body mushroom extracts, unlike many companies that opt for mycelium due to lower costs.

The body's fungal ally, Cordyceps resembles elongated orange tendrils and acts as a dynamic partner for your well-being. This mushroom aids in enhancing your body's oxygen utilization by elevating blood oxygen levels, boosting circulation, and fostering improved blood flow. Furthermore, Cordyceps is abundant in adenosine—a compound that amplifies endurance, optimizes energy levels, and bolsters mental stamina, thereby supporting learning, memory, and central nervous system functions. Consider Cordyceps as the fungal embodiment of the principle, "work smarter, not harder.”

Goodness you can feel. Functional mushrooms are packed with compounds that nourish your mind and body in ways you can actually feel. Different from culinary mushrooms (our favorite food) and “shrooms,” (an entirely different fungal family) functional mushrooms deliver nutrients that can sharpen your mind, help you sleep better, and generally feel your best. The trick is to make them part of your daily routine — the benefits of these fungi compound in your body over time and become more effective with sustained use.

The root of it all. The root system of the fungal network comprised of thread-like, interconnecting white strands. These systems create mycorrhizal networks that connect trees and plants in an underground web that transfers knowledge, water, nitrogen, and minerals. Like the internet, but for mushrooms.

Functional fungi’s biggest foe. The use of dextrin (a sugar-like starch) is the most pervasive problem in functional mushroom extraction. Many companies spray dextrin on their mushrooms to artificially speed up the drying process and even use it as a filler to create more mushroom powder. Sound sketchy? We think so too. Smush’s mushrooms are 100% pure extract for a high-quality, maximum potency product.

Potency for the people. Functional mushrooms make us work for the good stuff. Their cell walls are made of chitin — the same tough substance that crustaceans use to make their shells. Humans don’t have the enzymes to digest chitin (most of it goes to waste as insoluble fiber) so we rely on extractions to do the work for us. Smush uses a hot water method that breaks down the chitin wall to make each mushroom’s nutrients, vitamins and minerals readily and easily bioavailable. Prepare for an indulgent feast of nutrients.

The mushroom of immortality. Known also as the Mother Mushroom, there isn’t much that Reishi can’t do. Boost immunity, reduce inflammation, improve liver function, combat allergies, the list goes on. But we love it for its adaptogenic properties that can help alleviate stress, promote relaxation, and foster your deepest, best sleep ever. Reishi can also reduce fatigue so that you’ll wake up feeling rested, energized, and ready for the day. Reishi: 1, insomnia: 0.

The mushroom of the mind. The human brain has tight security. Called the blood-brain barrier, it protects our brains from absorbing substances that could be harmful. The problem is that the blood-brain barrier also filters out a lot of the good stuff that would actually help our brains (which is why so many brain health supplements don’t ultimately work). Lion’s Mane is different — its main compounds are so small that they can sneak past the blood brain barrier to directly stimulate nerve growth factor and improve memory, cognition, neuroplasticity, and brain health. It’s literal brain food.