MegaFood, a certified B Corporation that crafts supplements made with real food, has officially announced the launch of its first ever plant-powered mushroom supplement line, which boasts significant scientific undertones through clinically studied botanicals in its formulations. According to certain reports, the stated supplement line consists of four new Superfood Mushroom products, each one doctor-formulated and made with 100% fruiting body mushrooms, as well as designed to specifically support focus, immune health, energy, and stress relief. More on the same would reveal how the new Superfood Mushroom line leverages mushrooms’ fruiting bodies versus mycelium on grain fillers. You see, these fruiting bodies have been shown to contain higher levels of beta-glucans than myceliated grain products. This alone would go on to make them an optimal choice for harnessing potential of mushrooms’ health-supporting properties. Another detail we ought to mention here is rooted in the fact that, to ensure the highest quality ingredient standard, MegaFood has sourced organic mushrooms which happen to be greenhouse-grown on natural substrates. Not just that, these mushrooms are also grown within environmental conditions of fresh air, and ambient temperatures so to mimic natural growth conditions. Having referred to the initial bits and bobs, we now must talk about the given supplements on a slightly deeper level, beginning from the Superfood Mushroom Focus Support. The stated supplement is formulated using fruiting body Lion’s mane mushroom and clinically studied Bacognize® Bacopa monnieri to facilitate optimal focus, attention, and memory.
Next up, we have Superfood Mushroom Stress Relief™. Markedly enough, this particular supplement is supported by a gold standard clinical study, which was also the first randomized double-blind study on the combination of Reishi mushroom and Ashwagandha. As for the results, MegaFood’s Superfood Mushroom Stress Relief™ proved its ability to reduce stress in as little as 6 weeks. The discovery would solidify MegaFood’s Superfood Mushroom Stress Relief as the first and only dietary supplement mushroom product clinically tested for stress relief. Anyway, in its current shape and form, the supplement pairs fruiting body Reishi mushroom and clinically studied KSM-66® ashwagandha to help reduce stress levels.
“We are proud to launch this line of doctor formulated, plant-powered Superfood Mushrooms to support a range of health needs,” said Dr. Som Ghatak, Ph.D., 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.”
Moving on to Superfood Mushroom Immune Support supplement, it basically comes decked up with a blend of fruiting body Maitake mushroom, Elderberry and a clinically studied adaptogenic botanical in Holy Basil. Leveraging the given blend, this supplement is able to offer plant-powered support and antioxidant benefits to support healthy immune function. Rounding up highlights would be the Superfood Mushroom Energy Support, which is formulated using fruiting body Cordyceps mushroom and clinically studied Panax ginseng, a botanical known for having a long history in Tibetan and Chinese medicine. In essence, the supplement is seemingly capable of increasing mental and physical energy levels and reducing fatigue.
“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, VP of Marketing at MegaFood. “These results are a testament to our commitment to scientific rigor and product innovation.”
Founded in 1973, MegaFood’s rise up the ranks stems from being a Certified B Corporation and 1% for the Planet Member, a corporation which looks to utilize its 50+ years of scientific know-how to expertly craft effective, planet-first vitamins, and minerals powered by plants. Furthermore, the company’s products are tested for 150+ pesticides, something which coexists with their bid to be Non-GMO Project Verified & Certified Glyphosate Residue Free. MegaFood’s excellence in what it does can also be understood once you consider it is Certified Plastic Neutral, thanks to a partnership with RePurpose Global. Not just that, another piece of validation for the company talks to how it has also enabled the recovery of over 400,000lbs of nature-bound plastic waste since 2022.
