Mushroom Science

Medicinal mushrooms are made of thousands of natural substances including polysaccharides, beta-glucans, and triterpenes, phenols, sterols, and tannins. These compounds support the immune system, enhance mood, improve focus, boost energy, and so much more!

MEDICINAL COMPOUNDS

Get to know each compound — what it does, how it helps, and why it matters for your well-being.

ADAPTOGENS

Adaptogens help your body stay balanced when life throws things off. They support your natural ability to adapt to stress, fatigue, and everyday challenges — keeping you steady, focused, and resilient.

Research shows adaptogens may boost energy, sharpen focus, support immunity, and help balance cortisol, the hormone that drives our stress response.

Medicinal mushrooms are some of nature’s richest sources of these powerful compounds. For centuries, varieties like Reishi, Chaga, Turkey Tail, Lion’s Mane, and Cordyceps have been used to help the body restore balance and strength. Today, they’re known as adaptogenic mushrooms — trusted allies for modern wellness and everyday vitality.

BETA-GLUCANS

Mushrooms contain unique compounds called beta-glucans — natural sugars found in their cell walls that play a key role in supporting immune health.

Just like they help strengthen the structure of a mushroom, beta-glucans help strengthen your body’s natural defenses.

Research suggests they can help activate and balance the immune system, supporting your body’s ability to respond to everyday stressors and potential threats.

In short: beta-glucans help keep your immune system strong, steady, and ready.

POLYSACCHARIDES

Polysaccharides are complex carbohydrates found in mushrooms — and they’re some of the most powerful adaptogenic compounds nature has to offer.

These natural molecules help support your immune system, boost focus, and lift your mood. Mushrooms like Reishi, Turkey Tail, and Maitake are especially rich in beneficial polysaccharides, including alpha- and beta-glucans.

It’s these high levels of beta-glucans — along with other active compounds — that make our Medicinal Mushroom Tinctures so uniquely effective for everyday wellness.

TRITERPENES

Found in mushrooms like Reishi and Chaga, triterpenes are powerful natural compounds known for their immune-supporting benefits.

Traditionally used in herbal and folk medicine, triterpenes are valued for their ability to help the body defend, restore, and balance.

Research suggests they may have anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and antimicrobial properties — helping to keep your system strong and resilient.

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WHOLE FRUITING BODY VS. MYCELIUM

There’s been controversy over the inclusion of the mycelium — the root structure of mushrooms — versus the whole fruiting body (the stem and cap) in medicinal mushroom products.

The majority of the mushroom polysaccharides with adaptogenic benefits are found in the whole fruiting body, so products made only from the body naturally have higher levels of these compounds.

At GO Mushrooms, we use only the whole fruiting body — never mycelium or the substrate it’s grown on — to ensure maximum potency and purity.

THE POWER OF TINCTURES

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BIOAVAILABLE COMPOUNDS

Our dual extraction process breaks down the mushroom’s tough cell walls, unlocking potent compounds your body can easily absorb.

POTENCY YOU CAN FEEL

We use ultrasonic and Soxhlet extraction to concentrate key compounds like triterpenes, beta-glucans, and other powerful adaptogens for maximum potency.

MORE THAN MUSHROOMS ALONE

Our tinctures are highly bioavailable, meaning your body can easily absorb and use their active compounds. Unlike eating mushrooms or using powders, our extraction process unlocks their full potential.

WATER + ALCOHOL SOLUBLE

Our dual extraction process captures both water- and alcohol-soluble compounds, delivering the full spectrum of each mushroom’s therapeutic benefits.

ROOTED IN TRADITION, BACKED BY SCIENCE

Soxhlet extraction is a time-tested herbal method we combine with modern techniques to deliver maximum potency and purity.

SIMPLE, EVERYDAY SUPPORT

A few drops each day help nurture immune strength, emotional well-being, and whole-body harmony.

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OUR MUSHROOMS

Discover what makes our mushrooms so powerful — and why they’re the heart of every formula we create.

CORDYCEPS MILITARIS

Traditionally valued for enhancing energy, stamina, and vitality, Cordyceps militaris is a powerful adaptogen known to support physical performance, respiratory health, and recovery. Unlike wild Cordyceps sinensis, our Cordyceps militaris is cultivated with precision, ensuring consistent potency, purity, and sustainability — all without the use of insects.

KEY BENEFITS:
Energy • Immunity • Anti-inflammatory • Antioxidant Support

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CHAGA
(Inonotus obliquus)

Known as the “King of Medicinal Mushrooms,” Chaga (Inonotus obliquus) grows naturally on wild birch trees and has been treasured for centuries in Northern folk traditions for its grounding and immune-supportive qualities. Rich in antioxidants and deeply restorative, Chaga helps the body defend, balance, and renew from within.

KEY BENEFITS:
Antioxidant • Anti-inflammatory • Immune Support • Metabolic Support

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LION'S MANE
(Hericium erinaceus)

Known as the “Mind Mushroom,” Lion’s Mane (Hericium erinaceus) is celebrated for its ability to support memory, focus, and long-term brain health. This remarkable mushroom contains natural compounds — hericenones and erinacines — that research suggests may stimulate nerve cell growth and enhance cognitive function.

KEY BENEFITS:
Cognitive Clarity • Mood Support • Neuroprotection

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MAITAKE
(Grifola frondosa)

Known as the “Dancing Mushroom,” Maitake (Grifola frondosa) has long been valued for its ability to support immune function and metabolic balance. Rich in beta-glucans — particularly the well-studied D-fraction — Maitake helps modulate immune responses, support healthy blood sugar and cholesterol levels, and promote overall vitality.

KEY BENEFITS:
Immune Support • Blood Sugar & Cholesterol Balance • Cellular Health

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REISHI
(Ganoderma lucidum)

Revered for centuries as the “Mushroom of Immortality,” Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) is one of the most celebrated mushrooms in traditional medicine. Known for its calming and adaptogenic properties, Reishi helps support the immune system, balance stress, and promote deep, restorative sleep — guiding the body toward harmony and resilience.

KEY BENEFITS:
Immune Modulation • Stress Balance • Cardiometabolic Support

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RESTORE, REBUILD, RECONNECT

SUPPORT YOUR BODY NATURALLY

Medicinal mushrooms aren’t a cure-all — but a growing body of research shows they can strengthen your body’s natural defenses, ease stress, and reduce inflammation to support overall balance and vitality.

Explore our collection of mushroom tinctures to find the blend that aligns with your personal wellness goals — or experience our Super Mushroom Formula, a curated combination of powerful fungi designed for full-spectrum mind-body support.

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WHOLE FRUITING BODY VS. MYCELIUM