Medicinal Mushrooms are increasingly popular supplements, for good reason. There is a large body of evidence behind the different medicinal mushrooms and their benefits. 

Medicinal mushrooms originally got their name because they were used for the prevention and treatment of a variety of diseases. All mushrooms contain substances called beta glucans, which have been found to fight inflammation and strengthen the immune system. They’re also thought to protect the body against a variety of cancers. 

The Full Spectrum Mushrooms Complex is considered one of our Lifestyle Health Essentials. Mushrooms provide unique benefits that can improve your overall health.

Features

Shiitake (Lentinula edodus)

• Preventing high blood pressure and heart disease
• Controlling cholesterol levels
• Building resistance to viruses and fighting diseases such as cancer.
• Liver protective
• Active compound: Lentinan

Cordyceps (Cordyceps sinensis)

• Boost energy levels and increase endurance in athletes
• Increases the heart’s strength, while slowing the pulse. It raises HDL cholesterol, while lowering LDL (‘bad’) cholesterol.  It stops the formation of cholesterol plaques in the arteries.
• Strengthens the immune system.
• Has been used as an aphrodisiac and treatment for impotence in traditional Chinese medicine.
• Affinity for the lungs: It has been shown to improve the functioning of the respiratory system and is beneficial for people suffering from cough, asthma and bronchitis due to its anti-inflammatory properties and its action of relaxing the bronchial walls.

Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum)

• Promotes strong immunity to disease. It can be taken daily with no build-up tolerance.
• Valuable tonic as it helps to normalise the organs in the body and classified as an adaptogen. It helps to reduce stress, boost energy and helps one to get enough sleep, depending on the needs of the body.
• Reduces blood pressure and cholesterol.
• Supports the liver
• Supports cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy

Turkey Tail (Trametes versicolor)

• Adaptogen proving support to the immune system, stimulating our energy levels and resists numerous stress factors we face daily.

Maitake (Grifola frondosa)

• Adaptogen. Adaptogens assist the body in fighting against any type of mental or physical difficulty. They also work to regulate systems of the body that have become unbalanced.
• Liver protectant
• Can help to lover blood-glucose levels.

Lions Mane (Hericium erinaceus)

• Cognitive enhancement
• Neuro protectant
• Management of a variety of conditions ranging from cardiovascular health to obesity and also some kinds of cancer.
• Nootropic with the potential of brain and cognitive enhancing.
• Contains a neural growth factor that helps to protect the whole nervous system.

Size: 60s

Directions

As a food supplement, take 2 capsules, one to three times daily with food, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.

Maintenance Dose:  Take 1 to 3 capsules daily with meals.

Therapeutic dose:  Take 3 – 6 capsules three times daily with food.

Children – Cordyceps are not suitable for children under 12 years old. 

Precautions

Contains fish. Keep out of reach of children. Do not give to pets. Refrigerate for quality. Shake Well.

Allergen Information

Avoid using medicinal mushrooms if you have a known allergy to other mushrooms or moulds.

Mushrooms should not be taken on an ongoing basis; take one-month breaks every three months, then resume. 

Shiitake Adverse Reactions

May cause temporary diarrhoea and abdominal bloating in high dosages.  

Allergic reactions are rare, but when they occur, they produce a characteristic whorl, similar to hives (‘shiitake dermatitis), on skin exposed to sunlight.

People with bladder cancer should not use raw shiitake.

Cordyceps Adverse Reactions

Do not use if on anticoagulant drugs, asthma inhalers, or immunosuppressant drugs for lupus, myasthenia gravis, psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis. (Cordyceps stimulates the immune system).

Avoid using cordyceps for hormone-sensitive disorders such as breast cancer or prostate cancer.

Cordyceps are for the use of adults only.

Reishi Adverse Reactions:

Adverse reactions are extremely rare, but using Reishi for three to six months continuous my result in dryness of the mouth, throat and nasal passages; stomach upset; or nosebleed.  These complications appear so seldom that their exact causes are not known.

If taking blood-thinning medications such as warfarin, use Reishi only under a doctor’s supervision.

Reishi might have hypotensive activity, so avoid using with antihypertensive medication.

Turkey Tail Adverse Reactions

None known

Maitake Adverse Reactions

Maitake might lower blood glucose levels and might have an additive effect when used with other supplements / medication that also lower blood sugar levels.  Monitor blood glucose levels closely.

Lion’s Mane Adverse Reactions

May cause itching of the skin at higher dosages 

Ingredients

Shiitake, Cordyceps, Reishi, Turkey Tail, Maitake, Lion’s Mane, other ingredients: Vegetarian Capsule shell

Nutrition Facts

1 serving = 1 capsule

Servings per container: 60

Brand

Sfera Bio Nutrition

Sfera Bio Nutrition is the amalgamation of knowledge, innovation and the belief that nature has what you need for optimum health & balance. Through a dynamic female leadership team, Sfera is committed to intuitive, thoughtful supplement solutions brought to you with the utmost care. Sfera ingredients are responsibly sourced from around the world and locally prepared. The heart of Sfera - You are what you do or don’t eat. - Organic is best, always. - Nature is abundant with health. - Innovative complementary supplements and concepts introduced sensitively. - Care for planet Earth as a whole. Sfera's commitment - Quality - Sourcing and bringing you nature’s best - Innovation – requirements change as fast as technology does. Sfera are always reinventing and discovering new solutions. - Customer Care – Sfera sincerely care about their clients and their client's lifestyles, therefore ease and convenience is key. - Knowledge – Collecting and sharing through collaboration & exploration. Sfera's team of bright minds will always continue to build on their foundation of skill and experience.