Medicinal mushrooms have been used in traditional medicine for thousands of years and have gained popularity in recent decades as a natural health supplement in North America. In general, the active ingredients in medicinal mushrooms are known for their adaptogenic, antioxidant and immune supporting actions. That being said, each species has been found to target different health concerns depending on the unique blend of beta-glucans, triterpenoids, ergosterols and other active compounds.

Mushroom Complex includes a blend of seven medicinal mushrooms to provide synergistic health benefits: 

Lion’s Mane (Hericium erinaceus): known particularly for its ability to support the neurological system and cognitive function

Turkey Tail (Trametes versicolor): has been studied for its prebiotic actions and subsequent support of the microbiome, in addition to promoting a healthy immune response, cellular differentiation and metabolic function

Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum): known most for its ability to provide adaptogenic support during times of stress and promote healthy cellular differentiation, but also can support immune modulation and improved metabolism

Cordyceps (Codyceps militaris): shown to support exercise performance, kidney health, metabolic function and healthy aging

Chaga (Inonotus obliquus): known generally for its anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant and metabolic support

Maitaike (Grifola frondosa): used for general immune support, healthy cellular differentiation and improving metabolic function

Shiitake (Lentinula edodes): a rich source of vitamins and minerals, this mushroom is often used in culinary dishes and has been shown to support general immune health, improve metabolic function and reduce inflammation

Collectively, this blend of medicinal mushrooms is indicated for overall improved immune responses, metabolism, stress responses and organ protection.

Cyto-Matrix’s Mushroom Complex provides these seven medicinal mushrooms in a total blend of 140mg cultured mycelia and 350mg of fruiting body extract per capsule offering health benefits from the entire mushrooms. The fruiting body is the reproductive structure of the mushroom, whereas the mycelium is the vegetative body of the mushroom. Although both the fruiting body and the mycelium perform different functions and have different structures, both contain biologically active compounds.

Cyto-Matrix offers a number of individual encapsulated mushroom formulas as well as a powdered mushroom blend, Mycelium Matrix, to provide practitioners and patients with targeted therapeutic options. All of Cyto-Matrix encapsulated mushroom products include a blend of both fruiting body extracts and mycelia from leading industry suppliers to ensure the highest quality and delivery of active ingredients. Specifically, the fruiting body extraction utilizes the industry standard of high performance liquid chromatography- ultraviolet (HPLC-UV) for identification and processing. The mycelia are grown in an environmentally conscious practice on certified organic, gluten-free, whole grain oats.