Mushroom Research & Fungal Science: Functional mushrooms

Three Things to Look for on a Mushroom Supplement Label Before You Buy

I pick up mushroom supplements whenever I see them. In shops, at trade shows, online. Not to buy them, just to read the label. Most of them say the same things. Organic. Natural. Beta-glucans. A nu...

We Tested 30 Lion's Mane Supplements. Here's What We Found.

The mushroom supplement market is growing fast. That is not news. What might be news is how little of what you are buying actually contains the compounds you are paying for. We wanted to know. Not ...

Best Mushroom Supplements: How to Choose the Right One (2026 Guide)

Learn how to spot quality mushroom supplements. Fruiting body vs mycelium-on-grain, dual extraction, and what third-party testing actually proves. (2026 guide)

Nootropic Mushrooms Explained: Natural Focus and Clarity Without the Hype

Discover nootropic mushrooms and their traditional use in daily routines. Learn about naturally occurring compounds, historical practices, and what makes these functional mushrooms unique—an eviden...

Nature's Architect: The Artists Letting Mycelium Design Itself

We tend to think of fungi in two ways: something found in the forest, or something in a supplement capsule. But a growing global movement of designers, architects, and artists is revealing a third ...

Guide to Growing Lion’s Mane at Home (Step-by-Step)

Growing Lion’s Mane at home might sound complicated at first, I thought the same. But once I understood the process, it became something surprisingly repeatable. And more importantly, it gave me a...

Hericenones and erinacines explained

If you've spent any time researching Lion's Mane (Hericium erinaceus), you've almost certainly encountered the words hericenones and erinacines. They appear on product labels, in wellness articles,...

How to Tell if Mushroom Extracts Are High Quality (and Why Organic Matters)

Walk into any health food store or browse online supplement retailers, and you'll encounter dozens of mushroom extracts. All promise premium quality. Many display "organic" certifications. Yet pric...

Reishi Mushroom in Traditional Medicine

From ancient Chinese pharmacopoeia to Japanese royalty — how Reishi was classified, prepared, and used for centuries before modern research began investigating its compounds.

What Are Functional Mushrooms? A Complete Guide

An in-depth guide explaining what functional mushrooms are, their key types (Lion's Mane, Cordyceps, Reishi and Chaga), and how they're traditionally used versus modern interest. 

Cordyceps in Athletic Traditions: From Tibetan Yak Herders to Modern Performance

How an ancient mushroom discovered by nomadic herders became a cornerstone of modern wellness routines High in the oxygen-thin air of the Tibetan plateau, yak herders first noticed something rema...

The Hidden "Longevity Vitamin" Found in Functional Mushrooms

Buddhist monks consumed it for 1,000 years. Tibetan herders credited it with superhuman endurance. Now, breakthrough 2024 research reveals why ergothioneine - a "longevity vitamin" found only in mu...

Lion's Mane Extract: Traditional Use and Modern Quality Standards

Published by Mycogenius | Reading time: 8 minutes Lion's Mane mushroom (Hericium erinaceus) stands out in the world of functional mushrooms not just for its distinctive, cascading white appearance,...

Clear the Fog: Natural Ways to Enhance Mental Clarity and Focus

June 2025 Introduction: Why Mental Clarity Matters More Than Ever If you've ever found yourself staring blankly at your screen, forgetting simple tasks, or struggling to focus, you're not alone. B...

The Ancient Origins of Mushroom Cultivation and Its Global Evolution

Mushrooms have been intricately woven into human culture for thousands of years, serving as food, medicine, and spiritual tools across various civilisations. While functional mushrooms are now a gl...