Understanding Mushroom Supplements

For centuries, medicinal mushrooms have held a revered status across various cultures for their profound healing properties and therapeutic benefits. From ancient China to indigenous societies worldwide, these fungi have been integral to traditional medicine, revered for their ability to enhance immunity, promote longevity, and alleviate a myriad of health ailments. Embarking on a journey deeply rooted in this rich tradition, Trilogy Fungi emerges as a beacon of modern exploration, dedicated to unlocking the transformative potential of these age-old remedies.

When it comes to medicinal mushroom supplements, you’ll often hear the terms fruiting body and mycelium. Fruiting body refers to the stem, cap and gills of the mushroom that visibly grows above ground. The term mycelium refers to the root-like system of the organism that grows below ground. In today's supplement world many people are asking the questions:

Should I search for Mycelium based products?
Should I search for Fruiting Body based products?
What's the difference?

Mycelium can be easier to grow but is often grown on grain which leads to potentially unwanted fillers in the final product. This is because the mycelium cant be removed from its solid substrate once it's grown. In the wild, mushrooms grow on substrates such as trees and soil, developing vital molecules for various purposes. The substrate that the mushrooms are grown on is very important in providing all of the beneficial compounds that are used for mushroom supplements. At Trilogy Fungi, we prioritize using the fruiting body grown on its natural substrate to honor their traditional use and to guarantee full spectrum benefits.

Extraction Process
‍Our full spectrum extraction method ensures a full array of benefits. Water extraction breaks down chitin for beta-glucans, while alcohol extraction captures non-water-soluble compounds like terpenoids.

‍

Nutrients in Mushrooms

Terpenoids
Terpenoids are among the most potent nutraceuticals in mushrooms with at least 5 monoterpenes, 70 sesquiterpenes, 44 diterpenes, and 166 triterpenes having been discovered and analyzed for their many profound beneficial properties.

Vitamins

Amino Acids
Mushrooms contain all 9 Essential Amino Acids (EAA’s).They also have a High Branch Chain Amino Acid (BCAA) composition, which is commonly found in animals and not in plants.