Our Mighty Requirements

 We use a mighty rigorous vetting process that requires all partners to provide transparent and authentic ingredient labeling for their mushroom supplements. 

1. Real Organic mushrooms. No fillers. No Joke!

Mislabeling, misinformation, and low-quality products had become the norm. This movement has begun as a bold response to a broken functional mushroom industry. 

When we learned that most of the functional mushroom products on the market contained no mushrooms at all and were full of grain and fillers, we set out to create something different, something better.

We require supplements sourced from USDA Certified Organic Mushrooms (fruiting bodies) only—never mycelium fermented grains, starchers, or fillers. They are verified for active compounds, safety, & purity through third-party testing. Purity-IQ verified for authenticity using nuclear magnetic resonance. Produced in a Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)-compliant facility. 

What It Means & Why It Matters

You will only obtain the results you seek when using high quality, pure products. Many brands use mycelium grown on grain, which dilutes potency. 

Mislabeling, misinformation, and low-quality products had become the norm. 

What to Look for:

Ask for sourcing info: Reputable brands will disclose whether they use fruiting bodies.

💡Example: Real Mushrooms publishes on their website.

2.Fruiting Body Only

The fruiting body is the visible part of the mushroom—cap, stem, and gills—where most bioactive compounds are concentrated. Mycelium is the root-like network that grows underground or in substrate. 

What It Means & Why It Matters

Fruiting bodies contain higher levels of beta-glucans, triterpenes, and ergothioneine—the compounds responsible for immune, cognitive, and adaptogenic effects.

While it has some benefits, it’s often grown on grain and harvested before full maturity.  Fruiting bodies contain higher levels of beta-glucans, triterpenes, and ergothioneine—the compounds responsible for immune, cognitive, and adaptogenic effects.

💡Example: Real Mushrooms publishes on their website.

3. Dual-Extracted [Hot Water + Alcohol]

What It Means & Why It Matters:

Dual-extraction ensures a full-spectrum profile of bioactives in sustainable fungi solutions. Single extraction methods miss key compounds.

What to Look for:

Look for “dual-extracted” or “full-spectrum extract” on the label. Brands should specify both extraction solvents and temperatures.

💡 Example: Real Mushrooms publishes on their website.

4. Third-Party Tested

Independent labs test for purity, potency, and contaminants like heavy metals, pesticides, and microbial load. 

What It Means & Why It Matters:

This ensures label accuracy and consumer safety. Mushroom supplements are prone to mislabeling and adulteration. Without testing, you risk selling products with low active compounds or unsafe residues.

What to Look for:

Look for “third-party tested” or “COA available” (Certificate of Analysis). Ask for batch-specific lab reports showing beta-glucan content.

💡 Example: Real Mushrooms publishes batch-level COAs and beta-glucan percentages on their website. 

Red Flags to Watch For!

“Proprietary blend” with no breakdown of ingredients

No extraction method defined

No sourcing info (e.g., country of origin, cultivation method)

Overly cheap pricing—often a sign of diluted or poor-quality mycelium-based products.

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