Medicinal Mushrooms

Mushrooms for the mind: Research concludes Lion’s Mane improves cognitive performance and reduces stress

01-Dec-2023 By Olivia Brown

A new RCT investigating the effect of Lion’s Mane intakes on cognition and stress in healthy, young adults reports significant improvements in short and long-term cognition, when compared to control groups.

NPA submits Citizen Petition on labeling of mushrooms & mycelia

11-Aug-2023 By Stephen Daniells

The Natural Products Association (NPA) is seeking clarity on the labeling of fungi ingredients in dietary supplements, with a Citizen Petition requesting FDA to incorporate aspects of guidance from the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA).

Mushrooms hailed “treasure troves” of bioactives which may prevent cognitive decline

21-Jun-2023 By Olivia Brown

A new review suggests that mushroom constituents, including polysaccharides, peptides, and phenols, exhibit significant anti-neurodegenerative (ND) activities, and urges further research to explore these mechanisms further.

Mushroom product labeling: Nammex files Citizen Petition requesting FDA actions

13-Jun-2023 By Stephen Daniells

North American Reishi Ltd (“Nammex”) has filed a Citizen Petition with the FDA on the labeling and sale of food and supplements containing fungal ingredients.

Sempera Organics expands portfolio with 6 new mushroom species

17-May-2023 By Stephen Daniells

As consumer interest grows for all things mushroom, California-based Sempera Organics is expanding its portfolio with six new mushrooms species for dietary supplements and functional foods/beverages.

Mushroom supplements: market analysis calls for more rigorous quality control

13-Feb-2023 By Olivia Haslam

A study analysing different mushroom-based supplements on the Italian market concludes more rigorous testing and quality control is required, after discovering widespread discrepancies between product composition and that stated on labels.

ENI, Nammex seek to ride mushroom wave with new line of formulated products

07-Dec-2022 By Hank Schultz

Branded ingredient supplier Ethical Naturals Inc and mushroom ingredient supplier Nammex have teamed up on a new line that will seek to capitalize on the growing popularity of authentic mushroom products.

Sempera Organics targets “core” health categories with new mushroom extracts and blends

21-Nov-2022 By Asia Sherman

Sempera Organics, a new supplier of mushroom ingredients, is ramping up its fungiceutical offering with the addition of extracts and a line of CORE blends in the mushroom-as-medicine growth category.

Paper lays out methods for ensuring quality of botanical supplements marketed for immune health

30-Sep-2022 By Hank Schultz

A new paper by a cadre of experts in the analysis of botanical ingredients has added a valuable resource to quality control in this sector, an expert says.

Shroomwell Biotech opens mushroom research center in Estonia

16-Sep-2022 By Stephen Daniells

The Chaga Health subsidiary opened its research and competence center near the Technopol Science Park, as the company seeks to position Estonia as an important country for medicinal mushrooms.

Fungi ingredients shaping up to be big winners in 2020, market snapshot reveals

04-Sep-2020 By Hank Schultz

Medicinal fungi ingredients could be among the biggest winners in the new retail landscape of the dietary supplement industry, according to new data published by the American Botanical Council.