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What are functional mushrooms?

120,000 species of fungi have been described to date and only certain ones have been shown to have functional benefits. This means that in addition to their nutritional benefits, these edible mushrooms provide unique health benefits such as lowering stress levels, improving cognitive function, and bolstering the immune system.

Functional mushrooms are non psychoactive, they contain many beneficial compounds including beta-glucans, antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, fiber, and polysaccharides, all of which give them their potent healing properties.

What is the history of functional mushrooms?

Fungi have existed for much longer than the animal kingdom, and humanity is still far from learning all its secrets to thriving under the most adverse conditions. Many of the chemicals that fungi produce to flourish in the wild are also active in humans, but humans have yet to uncover all their power. In ancient China and Greece, alchemists and physicians accessed some of mushrooms’ healing, nutritional, and psychoactive uses. However, the use of mushrooms to maintain health dates back to the earliest humans. In 1991, a group of hikers discovered Otzi the Iceman, a man from the stone age who had been naturally mummified in the Otztal Alps (hence the nickname Otzi) on the border between Austria and Italy for over 5,300 years. Preserved with the man were functional mushrooms which scientists believe he carried in his pouch as a medicine to fight bacterial and viral infections, as well as for fire transportation purposes.

Mushrooms are now used internationally as medicine for a wide array of purposes, and international research on the medicinal power of functional mushrooms is growing rapidly. The power of medicinal mushrooms is largely undiscovered and full of healing potential.

Our Mushrooms

Cordyceps militaris

Energy

Longevity

Cordyceps militaris is pretty much the coolest mushroom ever, There are more than 600 species of Cordyceps mushrooms. They are parasitic fungi, most of which feast on insects and arthropods from the inside out, making them entomopathogenic fungi, AKA fungi that can kill or seriously disable insects. While they exist all over the world, most are from Asia, hailing from Nepal, Thailand, Japan, Vietnam, China, Korea and Bhutan. Don't worry, no bugs were harmed in creating your extracts as cordyceps militaris can be cultivated in indoor labs, which makes them much more accessible for the average consumer.

Turkey Tail

Immunity

Longevity

These mushrooms have a disc-like shape and varying colors. Their overall appearance may resemble that of a... you guessed it, a turkey’s tail. For centuries, people have used these mushrooms, also known as Trametes versicolor or Coriolus versicolor, as a health supplement. In traditional Chinese medicine, people use turkey tail extract (Yun zhi) to benefit respiratory conditions.There are two primary IP’s studied in Turkey Tail for its potentially powerful immune and gut supporting benefits: PSK and PSP. PSK is such a powerful immune system ally that it is now a legal anti-cancer drug in Japan. PSP is another long chain sugar (in Latin, poly means many, sacchradies means sugar) that modulates the immune system. It has been shown to strengthen the immune system in both weak and healthy bodies, meaning it is beneficial for year round immune support no matter where your state of health is.

Lion's Mane

Focus

Energy

The lion's mane mushroom, also known as Hericium erinaceus, has been traditionally used in Asia for centuries as a culinary and medicinal ingredient. Recently, it has gained popularity for its potential health benefits, particularly for its potential ability to enhance cognitive function. The secret behind its effectiveness lies in its ability to support the blood-brain barrier. Lion's Mane mushrooms have also been found to enhance nerve growth factor (NGF) levels in the brain. NGF is a crucial protein responsible for the growth and survival of nerve cells. By increasing NGF levels, Lions Mane mushrooms can promote the growth and maintenance of nerve cells, resulting in improved cognitive function and reduced risk of age-related cognitive decline. In addition to supporting the BBB, Lions Mane mushrooms also possess anti-inflammatory properties. Chronic inflammation is known to contribute to the development of various neurological disorders, such as Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease.

Reishi

Immunity

De-Stress

Reishi mushrooms, scientifically known as Ganoderma lucidum, while not common in the wild, it is now readily available cultivated. "Ling chih" means "mushroom of immortality" in Chinese. The Japanese name, "reishi," means "10,000 year mushroom." Reishi has 400 different bioactive compounds and these have been reported in scientific studies to have a number of effects including modification of the immune system, anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, sleep promoting, antibacterial, antiviral, anti-diabetic, anti-oxidative, anti-aging and anti-ulcer to name a few. Reishi is best known for its calming effects. It contains many compounds which are both sedative and hypnotic, helping us to fall asleep easier and improve both quality and quantity of sleep.

Made in Colorado

Grown in Colorado

HHMC offers the highest quality, functional mushroom products. Supported by a long history of traditional use and modern scientific evidence, our functional mushrooms are adaptogenic powerhouses benefiting the body and mind.

HHMC works with an amazing farm in Ft. Lupton, CO who grow and harvest these incredible mushrooms.

Fruiting Body Only

No grain. No fillers. No mycelium in our products.

To ensure quality and potency, our mushrooms are harvested at the fruiting body stage. Only the best for you. The fruiting body is the real deal, the actual cap and stem, with 15x more active ingredients.

Third Party Tested

Our mushrooms are grown and manufactured in a quality-controlled, temperature-stable GMP and FDA compliant facility.

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Certified Organic

We are raising the bar and only providing organic mushroom products. You deserve this, your body deserves this, and the planet deserves this. Supporting Certified Organic plant/mushroom agriculture to limit the amount of toxic chemicals in our soils, waters, people, and to protect the biodiversity of life. Transparency and traceability to track down EXACTLY what is going in each batch of your organic mushroom extracts. No toxic chemicals, biologicals, or heavy metals entering your body!