MegaFood unveils Superfood Mushroom line

MegaFood, a certified B Corporation and 1% for the Planet Member that crafts supplements made with real food, is unveiling its first plant-powered mushroom supplement line, featuring clinically studied botanicals in its formulations. 

The four new Superfood Mushroom supplements are doctor-formulated, made with 100% fruiting body mushrooms and designed to specifically support focus, immune health, energy and stress relief. 

The new Superfood Mushroom line utilizes the mushrooms' fruiting bodies versus mycelium on grain fillers. These fruiting bodies have been shown to contain higher levels of beta-glucans than myceliated grain products making them the optimal choice for harnessing the potential of mushrooms' health-supporting properties, the company said.

Additionally, the company noted that to ensure the highest quality ingredient standard, MegaFood sourced organic mushrooms that are greenhouse-grown on natural substrates with environmental conditions of fresh air, and ambient temperatures in an effort to mimic natural growth conditions.

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"We are proud to launch this line of doctor formulated, plant-powered Superfood Mushrooms to support a range of health needs," said Som Ghatak, senior director of R&D and nutrition science at MegaFood. "We deliberately paired fruiting body mushrooms with botanicals to deliver key benefits to consumers that are based on clinical research and studies."

The new Superfood Mushroom Stress Relief product is supported by a gold standard clinical study. The groundbreaking clinical was the first randomized double-blind study of its kind conducted on the combination of Reishi mushroom and Ashwagandha. One of the key findings of this study is that MegaFood's Superfood Mushroom Stress Relief was clinically shown to reduce stress in as little as six weeks, the company noted, adding, “This study cements MegaFood's Superfood Mushroom Stress Relief as the first and only dietary supplement mushroom product clinically tested for stress relief.” 

"We're thrilled with the findings from this gold standard clinical study which is the largest randomized double-blind study ever conducted on the effects of Reishi mushroom," said Matt Smith, vice president of marketing at MegaFood. "These results are a testament to our commitment to scientific rigor and product innovation, positioning us as a leader in science-backed supplements." 

MegaFood's new line features: 

• Superfood Mushroom Focus Support: formulated using fruiting body Lion's mane mushroom and clinically studied Bacognize Bacopa monnieri to support focus, attention and memory. 
• Superfood Mushroom Stress Relief: pairs fruiting body Reishi mushroom and clinically studied KSM-66 ashwagandha to help reduce stress levels. SuperFood Mushroom Stress Relief is clinically shown to reduce stress levels in as little as six weeks, the company said.   
• Superfood Mushroom Immune Support: features a blend of fruiting body Maitake mushroom with Elderberry and Holy Basil, a clinically studied adaptogenic botanical, offering plant-powered support and antioxidant benefits to support healthy immune function, MegaFood said. 
• Superfood Mushroom Energy Support: formulated with fruiting body Cordyceps mushroom and clinically studied Panax ginseng, a botanical known for having a long history in Tibetan and Chinese medicine, to help increase mental and physical energy levels and reduce fatigue.

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The Superfood Mushroom line is now available to purchase at Amazon and MegaFood.com. To learn more, visit megafood.com.