Why use mushroom extracts?

Mushrooms are a functional food that are amazing in their abilities to support the body's systems!
Mushroom extracts are so-called 'adaptogens'. They tune and balance, supporting the body as a whole, instead of dealing with isolated events.

• An adaptogen is non-toxic and non-habit forming.
• An adaptogen aids in normalization of the body chemistries.
• An adaptogen increases your body's ability to cope with physical stress, emotional stress, stress related imbalance and environmental pollution and their after effects.
• An adaptogen works in a synergistic manner stimulating your body's own ability to fight off illness before it sets in, in direct contrast to modern drugs which attack 'specific' disease symptoms after you are thoroughly sick.
• An adaptogen works not only when you take it, but for a sustained period of time and becomes increasingly active the more your body needs it.

Recommended Combinations Pairing with UTAMA

• Why? Pairing this fruiting body extract with a pure mycelium supplement rich in erinacine A creates the ultimate "top-down and bottom-up" synergy.
• Effect: You'll have two different pathways to improve cognitive health. The erinacines in the mycelium have a very direct effect, whereas the fruiting body relies more on the gut-brain axis to achieve a similar effect. Together they ensure optimal long-term cognitive support for brain health, focus, and memory.

• Why? Cordyceps complements Lion's Mane with its focus on cellular energy production (ATP) and improving vitality.
• Effect: Improved mental clarity / focus combined with improved physical endurance, stamina, and cellular vitality.

• Why? Both mushrooms are very rich in beta-glucans and glycoproteins.
• Effect: Improved immune-modulation and gut health. Supporting the gut-brain axis.

• Why? UTAMA stimulates focus / neuroplasticity, Reishi calms the nervous system. It also has an anti-allergic (asthma) effect.
• Effect: Complementary. UTAMA in the morning for sharp focus / cognitive drive and Reishi in the evening to lower cortisol and support a deep, restorative sleep.