Why does Conscious Mycology only sell 5 types of mushroom extracts?

Conscious Mycology specializes in the five most beneficial medicinal extracts known to modern science. Its founder began drinking Chaga tea and realized the benefits he felt from it. After a long and arduous road, he began experimenting with and combining extracts and realized the benefits of combining Chaga, Reishi, Cordyceps, Lion's Mane, and Turkey Tail extracts. While there are many benefits from different types of mushrooms like shitake and maitake, Conscious Mycology specializes in the 5 mushrooms that offer the most potential for positive growth.

What is dual extraction?

Dual extraction occurs when the mushroom fruiting bodies undergo two processes: alcohol- and hot-water-based. Certain compounds can only be extracted from the mushroom fruiting bodies through these two unique processes.

Why does Conscious Mycology use a dual extraction process?

Mushrooms contain two beneficial compounds: beta-glucans and triterpenes. Chitin, a fibrous polysaccharide that Mother Nature made to protect the mushrooms' cells, protects their cell walls containing beneficial compounds. A dual extraction process breaks down the chitin and releases the triterpenes and beta-glucans.

The mushrooms are first soaked in a high-proof alcohol that will eat away at the chitin and release the beneficial compounds. Next, hot water extraction is utilized in a very controlled manner that will then release the remaining beneficial compounds. Once the hot water and alcohol extractions are complete, a calculation is done to ensure the amounts of each extraction will create a 20% alcohol-by-volume homogenized mixture when combined in the correct amounts. The two extractions are combined, and a dual extraction compound is created rich in an incredible amount of bio-hacking beneficial compounds that, when ingested, can result in many positive benefits such as lower cholesterol, increased immunity, growth of neural connections, increased oxygen in the bloodstream, and more*.

*The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not evaluated these statements. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

When should I not use mushroom extracts?

The mushroom extracts contain 20% alcohol to keep them shelf-stable. In a usual daily dose of all 5 extracts, there would be approximately .07 fluid ounces of alcohol. It would not be recommended if you are in recovery from alcohol dependency or pregnancy. There is less alcohol than a regular dosage of Robitussin or Nyquil.

People with low blood pressure should not take mushroom extracts. The extracts can lower your blood pressure even more. On the bright side, if you have high blood pressure, the extracts can help you!

People on blood thinners or diabetic medications should not take mushroom extracts. The extracts can cause your prescribed medicines to not work as well as they should.

People with mushroom allergies should not take mushroom extracts. This one should be self-explanatory.

It is always best to ask your doctor if mushroom extracts are safe to take if you are on medicine. The extracts are potent and can change your mind and body for the better. Mushroom extracts should be taken cautiously until you feel confident there are no side effects.

*The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not evaluated these statements. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

How do I take the extracts?

Taking the extracts is easy. When your coffee is brewing in the morning, shake the tincture bottle, loosen the dropper, depress the plunger several times, remove the dropper (it will usually be about half full), and do that twice for all five extracts (2 half-full droppers per extract), mix with a small quantity of water and drink.