Organic Mushroom Blend

365 Whole Foods Market

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Safety80

Efficacy60

Transparency75

Based on Examine, Wikipedia, and 23 other sources

Overview

The effectiveness of this Organic Mushroom Blend is questionable due to the use of a proprietary blend that includes mycelia, often grown on grain, at potentially sub-optimal dosages for many of the listed mushrooms. While individual mushroom species have demonstrated health benefits, the specific form (mycelia vs. fruiting body) and the actual amount of active compounds delivered by this product are concerns. Many studies supporting the benefits of these mushrooms use fruiting body extracts or much higher concentrations than likely present here, especially given the 'total of 325mg dried mushroom' in the proprietary blend's 1186mg per serving.

The Good

Diverse blend of traditionally used mushroom mycelia for broad wellness support.

Organic certification ensures no pesticides or harmful chemicals are used.

Convenient liquid form allows for flexible dosing and easy consumption.

The Bad

Proprietary blend conceals exact dosages of individual mushroom components.

Individual mushroom mycelia dosages appear significantly underdosed compared to clinical research (e.g., Reishi at 75mg; many studies use grams).

The use of 'mycelia' often indicates the mushroom is grown on grain, meaning the total weight includes grain starch, significantly diluting actual mushroom compounds.