Functional Mushrooms
Modern medicine is only now catching on to the immense potential of fungi, in spite of the discovery of the antibiotic, penicillin in fungal mold and its transformative effect on survival from infections during World War II.
Mushrooms have been central to the healing arts worldwide, going back thousands of years to their use in ancient civilizations. In our current time, the knowledge base on the remarkable effects of medicinal mushrooms is growing exponentially. We already know much about how compounds within these mushrooms work on a molecular level. Clinical research using human subjects is at an early stage, with only about forty published clinical studies to date. This small but rapidly expanding evidence base in humans is so far confirming what laboratory studies had already suggested: medicinal mushrooms are superfoods and powerful promotors of health, through their remarkable effects on cognitive function and the immune system.
Each mushroom species features an unique array of bioactive and health promoting compounds. Specific health-promoting bioactive compounds from mushrooms have been shown to enhance and modulate our physiological processes.
Humdrum products use extremely fresh, pure and potent extracts of three renowned medicinal mushrooms: Lions Mane, Turkey Tail and Reishi. (hyperlinks to each mushroom’s page)
There are literally hundreds of biologically active molecules in these mushrooms. Although many of these active constituents appear in more than one of these three remarkable fungi, those conferring cognitive benefit appear predominantly in Lions Mane (Flow State). Immunomodulatory effects are extremely abundant in Tiger Tail (Immune Revival), and adaptogenic activity conferring resilience under stress is very strong in reishi ( Balancing Act).
Disclaimer: The information on this website is intended for educational purposes. It is provided as an information resource on functional mushrooms only, and is not to be used or relied on to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, or used as a substitute for professional diagnosis or treatment. Please consult your doctor or health practitioner for any medical advice.
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Studies and Reviews – Functional Mushrooms in General
(we need to figure out how to get active links to PubMed or equivalent source – there is a way because other websites do it; they may pay for it)
Antonelli, M et al. Dietary Consumption of Edible Mushrooms for Disease Prevention: a Literature Review. Biol. Life Sci. Forum 2023, 26, 19. https://doi.org/10.3390/Foods2023-15049
Cha S et al. A review of the effects of mushrooms on mood and neurocognitive health across the lifespan. Neuroscience and Biobehavioral Reviews 158 (2024) 105548.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38246232/
Lysakowska, et al. Medicinal Mushrooms: Their Bioactive Components, Nutritional Value and Application in Functional Food Function - A Review. Molecules 2023, 28, 5393. link: https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules28145393
National Center for Biologic Information ( NCBI)
Medicinal Mushrooms PDQ Cancer Information Summary, National Cancer Institute, Jan 2023:
Health Professional Version: (link)
Patient Version: (link)
Shevchuk, et al Fungi as a Source of Bioactive Molecules for the development of longevity medicines
Ageing Res Rev. 2023 Jun;87:101929. doi: 10.1016/j.arr.2023.101929.
Ooi, et al Chapter 5: Antitumor and Immunomodulatory Activities of Mushroom Polysaccharides. In Cheung, P Mushrooms as Functional Foods, Wiley, 2008.
Xu, et al The cancer preventive effects of edible mushrooms. Anticancer Agents Med Chem. 2012 Dec; 12(10):1255-63.