The Mushroom Starter Guide
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The Mushroom Starter Guide
Everything you need to start a simple daily mushroom routine: what to look for, which mushroom fits your day, and how to take it.
1. Nature, made simple
People have used mushrooms like Lion's Mane, Cordyceps and Reishi for centuries. Today they're one of the easiest ways to add something from nature to your day. You don't need a complicated stack. Most people start with one mushroom that fits one part of their day, and build from there.
2. What to look for on the label
Fruiting body
The fruiting body is the actual mushroom. Many products use mycelium grown on grain, which can be mostly filler. Look for 'fruiting body' on the label.
One mushroom, full serving
Blends of 8 or 10 mushrooms often give you a tiny amount of each. Our Lion's Mane and Cordyceps are single-mushroom products, and Rest Blend is our one intentional blend (Reishi + ashwagandha).
Freeze-dried
Freeze-drying uses cold instead of heat, which better preserves the mushroom than standard dehydrating.
No added starch or grain
Check the 'other ingredients' line. Fewer extras means more mushroom.
3. Meet the three mushrooms
🧠 Lion's Mane · your morning focus mushroom
Helps support focus and healthy cognitive function.† A good fit if your day is full of deep work, studying, or creative projects.
How: 2 capsules in the morning, with food. Pairs well with coffee.
⚡ Cordyceps · your energy mushroom
Helps support steady energy and stamina.† A good fit for early workouts, long shifts, or busy mornings.
How: 2 capsules in the morning or before a workout, with food.
🌙 Rest Blend · your evening wind-down
Reishi fruiting body and ashwagandha root, 50/50. Helps you relax and wind down.† A good fit if your evenings feel rushed or wired.
How: 2 capsules in the evening, as part of winding down.
🍫 Bonus: Lion's Mane cacao bar
Small-batch cacao from Chiapas, Mexico, made with freeze-dried Lion's Mane. Three squares a day is one serving. The easiest way to make a mushroom routine feel like a treat.
4. Build your routine
| If you want to… | Start with | When |
|---|---|---|
| Lock in and focus | Lion's Mane | Morning |
| Keep energy steady | Cordyceps | Morning or pre-workout |
| Wind down at night | Rest Blend | Evening |
| Cover the whole day | All three (the Full Stack) | Morning + evening |
5. Tips that make it stick
- Anchor it to a habit you already have. Morning coffee, breakfast, brushing your teeth at night.
- Be consistent. Mushrooms are a daily routine, not a one-time thing. Give it a few weeks before you decide how it fits.
- Take capsules with food if you have a sensitive stomach.
- Start with one. Add a second mushroom once the first one is part of your day.
- Check with your doctor first if you're pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or managing a health condition. Ashwagandha in particular isn't for everyone.
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†These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.