How to Choose a Mushroom Supplement

New to functional mushrooms? Use this quick guide to make a confident choice for your goals and budget.

Step 1: Match the mushroom to your goal

• Focus & learning: Lion’s Mane
• Energy & stamina: Cordyceps
• Calm, sleep, stress: Reishi
• Gut & immune tone: Turkey Tail
• Antioxidant & healthy aging: Chaga

Step 2: Capsules vs. powder

• Capsules: simplest daily routine; precise dose
• Powders: flexible dosing; add to coffee/tea/smoothies

Step 3: Read for quality signals

• Fruiting bodies (not mycelium on grain)
• Beta-glucans stated (e.g., “>25% beta-glucans”)
• Extract type (hot water / dual extract for Reishi/Chaga)
• USDA Organic + 3rd-party testing
• Plain-language formula (avoid vague proprietary blends when possible)

Step 4: Start low, build your routine

Begin with the label dose for 2–3 weeks. Adjust timing (AM/PM) and combine with other mushrooms if needed (see our AM/PM Stacks).

Quick picks from HOM

• Trusted Partner: Real Mushrooms (capsules & pet)
• HOM Signature (mixes, coffee, gummies)

Educational use only. Not medical advice. Consult a qualified professional as needed.