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Adaptogenic Mushrooms

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CORDYCEPS, REISHI, CHAGA, LION'S MANE... DISCOVER THEIR UNIQUE PROPERTIES WELL KNOWN IN TRADITIONAL ASIAN MEDICINE.

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Adaptogenic mushrooms are as fascinating as they are intriguing. Used for more than 2,000 years in traditional Asian medicine, they are now at the heart of modern wellness routines. Reishi, Cordyceps, Chaga, Lion’s Mane… each offers specific benefits to support immunity, energy, concentration, and emotional balance. But how should you choose them and incorporate them into your daily routine? Here is our complete guide.

Mushrooms contain beta-glucans, or messenger molecules, which transmit information to the immune system to regulate it. They adapt to the body’s needs and are most often used to boost the immune system, regulate mood, improve sleep, and reduce stress and anxiety. But their remarkable powers do not stop there: they also contribute to skin beauty, promoting a soothed, radiant, and hydrated complexion.

This new trend is becoming extremely popular in supplements and skincare due to its promising effects, even though it has existed for more than 2,000 years. If you would like to learn more about mycology, we recommend watching the documentary “Fantastic Fungi” on Netflix. Adaptogenic mushrooms can be consumed daily and over the long term. They are not considered toxic and do not cause dependency.

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COMPARATIVE TABLE OF ADAPTOGENIC MUSHROOMS

Mushroom Main benefits Skin benefits Ideal for
Chaga
Inonotus obliquus
  • Very rich in antioxidants
  • Helps reduce oxidative stress
  • Supports natural defenses
  • Anti-inflammatory properties
  • Protects against premature aging
  • Revives radiance
  • Soothes inflammation-prone skin
  • Dull complexion
  • Fatigue
  • Environmental stress
Reishi
Ganoderma lucidum
  • Regulates stress
  • Supports the immune system
  • Promotes restorative sleep
  • Anti-inflammatory properties
  • Rich in antioxidants
  • Soothes redness and irritation
  • Strengthens the skin barrier
  • Helps slow signs of aging
  • Chronic stress
  • Sleep disorders
  • Sensitive skin
Tremella
Tremella fuciformis
  • High water-retention capacity
  • Antioxidant properties
  • Supports skin elasticity
  • Plumping effect
  • Intense hydration
  • More supple and luminous skin
  • Dry skin
  • Dehydration
  • Lack of radiance
Cordyceps
Cordyceps militaris / sinensis
  • Boosts energy
  • Improves endurance
  • Supports physical performance
  • Helps balance stress
  • Supports collagen production
  • Helps preserve elasticity
  • Low vitality
  • Intense lifestyle
Lion’s Mane
Hericium erinaceus
  • Supports memory
  • Improves concentration
  • Promotes mental clarity
  • Helps reduce anxiety
  • Supports the nervous system
  • Protects against oxidative stress
  • Contributes to overall wellbeing
  • Mental load
  • Intense intellectual work
Maitake
Grifola frondosa
  • Supports the immune system
  • Contributes to metabolic balance
  • Helps regulate blood sugar
  • Rich in beta-glucans
  • Supports overall balance
  • Promotes skin vitality
  • Overall vitality
  • Metabolic balance
Shiitake
Lentinula edodes
  • Stimulates natural defenses
  • Supports digestion
  • Natural source of vitamin D
  • Helps with temporary fatigue
  • Enhances radiance
  • Supports skin vitality
  • Lower immunity
  • Temporary fatigue
  • Digestive imbalances

AS DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS

Chaga: The Antioxidant Ally

In Asian culture, the Chaga mushroom is called the "mushroom of immortality", used to support a healthy immune response. Its high antioxidant content protects against oxidative stress. It reduces inflammation and slows the process of premature aging. It is a helpful remedy for people suffering from inflammatory conditions such as eczema and dermatitis: