written by
Brooke Whitman-Roberts
Wellness Manager
Functional, or Medicinal Mushrooms, are popular supplements that can offer long term benefits. They are easy to incorporate into your daily routine, and with a little bit of info you can choose the mushroom that’s best for what you need right now.
Harmonic Arts’ cultivation partners grow mushrooms traditionally and sustainably, so they have minimal impact on the ecosystems around them. Their mushrooms are grown in a natural environment without any pesticides or pollutants on small, certified organic farms. Harmonic Arts mushroom products use 100% fruiting body because it has the highest concentration and variety of active compounds! They use both hot water and alcohol extraction to create a final product that is easily digestible, bio-available, and highly concentrated so you can reap the most benefits. All Harmonic Arts products are third-party quality tested for consistency, potency, and to make sure there are no heavy metals or bacteria present.
Harmonic Arts works with the 5 most researched mushrooms in the world. Meet their mushrooms:
Lion’s Mane: Focus, Memory, Nerve Support
Antioxidant rich Lions Mane is great for supporting cognitive function. In Chinese folklore, Lion’s Mane promotes nerves of steel and the memory of a lion. Monks and warriors alike used it to build concentration and focus.
Chaga: Immunity, Antioxidant
A staple for immune health, Chaga, “The King of Mushrooms”, is an excellent mushroom for building and fortifying your immune system. Contains inotodiol, which has shown anti-viral and anti-inflammatory properties.
Cordyceps: Stamina, Energy, Stress Support
Cordyceps are an important mushroom in Traditional Chinese Medicine and is recommended for increasing energy and maintaining endurance. Cordyceps contain cordycepin which is shown to support the delivery of energy to the cells.
Reishi: Adaptogenic, Stress Support, Sleep, Immune Support
Considered the “Mushroom of Spiritual Potency”, Reishi is a potent adaptogen that helps build resiliency to stress and aids in immune and sleep support. The polysaccharides in Reishi have been shown to reduce inflammation and boost immunity.
Turkey Tail: Gut Health, Immunity
One of the most researched mushrooms in the world, Turkey Tail is known for improving digestion and the PSP in Turkey Tail is shown to improve diversity in the gut microbiome. It also works to support immunity. In Traditional Chinese Medicine it has been used to eliminate dampness and wind, support the lungs, and regulate the immune system.
If all these mushrooms appeal to you, you can enjoy the benefits of each in Harmonic Arts, 5 Mushroom blend.
For more support, stop by your Wellness Department and speak with our knowledgeable team.
