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THE POWER OF functional mushrooms

You might’ve heard of them, but maybe you haven’t – because functional mushrooms aren’t anything ordinary.

I didn’t quite know what to expect with functional mushrooms. How do you consume them? What do they taste like? As it turns out though, it’s really easy to add the power food to your daily routine (and it isn’t at all like eating a regular mushroom!). Today you can enjoy the impressive health benefits of functional mushrooms in capsule form, in your morning coffee, a cup of hot chocolate, or even added to your dessert!

WHAT ARE FUNCTIONAL MUSHROOMS?

So, what exactly does it mean for a mushroom to be ‘functional’?

Generally rich in antioxidants, functional mushrooms – including Lion’s Mane, Tremella, Turkey Tail, Reishi, Chaga, Shiitake and Maitake – are used to support immune function, healthy sleep, brain focus, stamina, healthy ageing, and more.

“Functional mushrooms have been renowned for their health benefits in the eastern world for hundreds of

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