Power of ultrasound

To unlock the remarkable health benefits of medicinal mushrooms, compounds like beta-glucans, triterpenoids, and other bioactive substances must first be extracted from their cells. This process, called extraction, concentrates these beneficial compounds and makes them more accessible for our bodies to absorb.

All edible mushrooms have cell walls made of chitin—a tough, fibrous material also found in the shells of crustaceans and insects. Since humans cannot digest chitin, the valuable bioactive molecules remain trapped within the cells. By breaking down these cell walls during the extraction process, we release these powerful substances, maximizing their full potential to support health and wellness.

How ultrasonication works

Fungi Valley uses ultrasonication, also called ultrasonic extraction, to break down the mushroom cell walls and release bioactive compounds into liquid. This gentle, non-thermal technology can be used on its own or alongside other extraction methods.

The process works by creating high-frequency sound waves that generate tiny bubbles in the liquid. When these bubbles collapse, they produce shear forces that break down the chitin in cell walls, releasing bioactive compounds into liquid.

Extracts made by ultrasonication offer several advantages over those made by traditional extraction methods:

1. At any given temperature, ultrasonication yields more bioactive molecules than traditional methods, resulting in more concentrated extracts.
2. Ultrasonication can be performed at low temperatures, preserving certain molecules that
   would otherwise degrade in high heat.
3. Ultrasonication extracts both polar and non-polar molecules simultaneously, reducing or eliminating the need for harsh solvents like alcohol and avoiding trade-offs between which compounds to extract.
4. The extraction process takes minutes rather than days or months, resulting in fresher extracts.
5. Ultrasonic extraction makes bioactive compounds from mushrooms more bioavailable,
   so the body absorbs and utilizes the nutrients quickly and more effectively. The beneficial nutrients are concentrated so that even small amounts of the mushroom extract are bioactive.
6. Ultrasonication requires less energy and produces less waste than traditional
   extraction methods.

With ultrasonic extraction, we are able to produce fresh, natural, and potent mushroom extracts!

Our functional mushroom chews stand out as a powerhouse of health, featuring our Max Bioavailable Beta-Glucan Spectrum. Crafted with precision, these chews are designed to deliver a diverse range of beta-glucans in a form optimized for maximum absorption. Experience the full spectrum of immune-supporting benefits with every chew, making each bite a delightful step toward wellness.

Modern medicine is only now beginning to recognize the immense potential of fungi, despite the groundbreaking discovery of penicillin from fungal mold and its life-saving impact during World War II. Mushrooms have played a central role in the healing arts for thousands of years, dating back 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.

Today, our understanding of the remarkable effects of medicinal mushrooms is growing exponentially. While much is already known about how these compounds function on a molecular level, clinical research in humans is still in its early stages, with around forty published studies to date. This small but rapidly expanding body of evidence is confirming what laboratory research has long suggested: medicinal mushrooms are superfoods with profound effects on health, particularly in boosting cognitive function and supporting the immune system.

Each mushroom species offers a unique array of bioactive, health-promoting compounds. These bioactive constituents enhance and modulate physiological processes in ways that promote overall wellness. At Humdrum, we use extremely fresh, pure, and potent extracts of three renowned medicinal mushrooms: Lion’s Mane, Turkey Tail, and Reishi.

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 benefits 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).