US-based MegaFood has unveiled its first range of plant-powered mushroom supplements, which are said to be backed by scientific research and include botanicals that have been clinically studied.
This new series of supplements comprises four distinct products, each crafted by medical professionals and utilising 100% fruiting body mushrooms. These supplements are tailored to enhance focus, bolster immune health, boost energy, and provide relief from stress.
Unlike many supplements that use mycelium grown on grain fillers, this new line prioritises the use of mushroom fruiting bodies, said MegaFood.
The company claims that it has sourced organic mushrooms that are cultivated in greenhouses on natural substrates. These conditions are designed to closely resemble the mushrooms’ natural growth environment, with controlled fresh air and ambient temperatures.
MegaFood research and development and nutrition science senior director Som Ghatak said: “We are pleased to introduce this line of doctor-formulated, plant-powered Superfood Mushrooms to address various health needs. Our approach involved pairing fruiting body mushrooms with botanicals to offer consumers benefits based on robust clinical research and studies.”
One of the products in the new range is the Superfood Mushroom Stress Relief supplement, which is said to have been validated by a rigorous clinical study. As per the randomised double-blind trial, MegaFood’s Superfood Mushroom Stress Relief can significantly reduce stress levels within a span of six weeks.
The Superfood Mushroom line offers a variety of formulations. The Superfood Mushroom Focus Support is designed to enhance cognitive functions such as focus, attention, and memory. It combines fruiting body Lion’s Mane mushroom with Bacopa monnieri, a botanical that has undergone clinical study.
The Superfood Mushroom Stress Relief product combines fruiting body Reishi mushroom with Ashwagandha, another clinically studied botanical, to help lower stress levels, with evidence supporting its effectiveness within six weeks.
The Superfood Mushroom Immune Support features a combination of fruiting body Maitake mushroom, Elderberry, and Holy Basil, providing plant-based support and antioxidant benefits to promote healthy immune function.
Lastly, the Superfood Mushroom Energy Support is formulated with fruiting body Cordyceps mushroom and Panax ginseng, a botanical with a long history in Tibetan and Chinese medicine, aimed at increasing both mental and physical energy and reducing fatigue.
In May, MegaFood launched Omega 3-6-9, a plant-powered complex. Omega 3-6-9 combines key 3-6-9 fatty acids and 600mg of Omega-3 for supporting the heart, brain, vision, and joints.
