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Mushroom Liquid Extracts FAQs

What makes your double liquid extracts different from mushroom powders?

Liquid extracts and powders undergo different extraction processes, with our liquid extracts employing a double extraction method involving water and alcohol. This meticulous process ensures that both water-soluble compounds and alcohol-soluble compo

Why should I choose your liquid extracts over powders?

Liquid extracts offer a comprehensive profile of mushroom compounds, thanks to their full spectrum extraction method. By harnessing the full spectrum of mushroom compounds, our liquid extracts offer enhanced bioavailability and efficacy. This means y

How do I take your liquid extracts?

Add your double liquid extracts directly to your coffee, smoothie, tea, or water. The recommended serving size is 2 ml. Please note, our dropper auto-fills to 1 ml which is shown on the pipette.

When is the best time to take your liquid extracts for optimal results?

AM Routine: Lion’s Mane (for focus), Cordyceps & ChagaPM Routine: Reishi and Lion’s Mane (for REM sleep).Anytime: Shiitake and Turkey TailThese are simply recommendations—feel free to experiment and discover what works best for you!

Why do your liquid extracts contain alcohol?

Alcohol is used to extract the alcohol-soluble compounds (mainly antioxidants such as triterpenoids) to make them bioavailable for the consumer. Without alcohol, our extracts would only include water-soluble compounds, missing out on the full range o

What is the benefit of using both mycelium and the fruiting bodies in your liquid extracts?

Our liquid extracts utilize both the fruiting bodies and mycelium because we believe each offers unique and beneficial properties in a bioavailable form. Our proprietary extraction process ensures that our extracts contain less than 1% starch, effect

How many liquid extracts can I take in a day? Can I combine different mushrooms?

Each of our extracts comes with a recommended serving size on the label. For tailored recommendations we advise to seek advice from your naturopathic doctor, nutritionist or physician.

How do I store your liquid extracts?

Store our liquid extracts in a cool, dry place to maintain their potency and effectiveness.

Can I still fast while using your liquid extracts?

Our liquid extracts contain alcohol or vegetable glycerin, which are calorie-dense and may break a fast*. If maintaining a fast is important to you, consider using our extracts outside of your fasting periods.*In certain fasting regimens, no substanc

Why do you use Kakadu Plum in your liquid extracts?

The native Australian Kakadu Plum infused within the mushroom extracts adds a naturally sweet taste to the flavour profile, complementing the overall formulation.