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Unlock the Power of Mushrooms

Explore the versatility of mushroom ingredients, which offer benefits ranging from culinary applications to dietary supplements. These medicinal mushrooms, adapt to our body’s needs and help restore balance. Dive into our guide and explore the magic of mushrooms...

Dietary Supplements

Mushroom extracts have gained popularity as functional ingredients in dietary supplements due to their potential health benefits. These extracts are derived from various mushroom species and offer a range of bioactive compounds. Here are some key points regarding their applications:

Immunomodulation: Certain mushroom extracts, such as Reishi and Shiitake, are known for their immunomodulatory properties. They may enhance immune function and support overall health.

Adaptogenic Effects: Lion's mane and Cordyceps are considered adaptogens. They help the body adapt to stress and maintain balance. These extracts are often used in formulations targeting stress management and mental well-being.

Antioxidant Activity: Chaga and Maitake are rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants protect cells from oxidative damage and may contribute to longevity and vitality.

Anti-Inflammatory Properties: Some mushrooms, like Turkey tail, possess anti-inflammatory effects. They may be beneficial for joint health and overall inflammation reduction.

Brain Health: Lion's mane extract is particularly interesting for cognitive health. It may support memory, focus, and nerve regeneration.

Cardiovascular Support: Shiitake and Oyster mushrooms contain compounds that may promote heart health by supporting cholesterol levels and blood circulation.

Formulation Flexibility: Mushroom extracts can be incorporated into various supplement forms, including capsules, tablets, powders, and liquid extracts. Their adaptability allows formulators to create diverse products.

Enhancing Food & Beverage

Mushroom extracts provide a natural and potent solution for elevating food and beverage products. Their adaptability, heat stability, and water solubility make them valuable ingredients across various applications.

High Concentration, Minimal Dosage: Mushroom extracts are highly concentrated, requiring only small quantities for desired effects. Their potency makes them efficient ingredients in various food and beverage formulations.

Heat Stability and Versatility: Mushroom extracts remain stable under heat, making them suitable for diverse applications. They withstand processing without compromising bioactive properties.

Water Solubility: Mushroom extracts dissolve readily in water, ensuring uniform distribution. Ideal for beverages, soups, and liquid-based products.

Mushrooms for Pet Health

Medicinal mushrooms for dogs and cats serve as powerful immune modulators. High-quality mushroom supplements do not carry the same side effect risks as medications. These mushrooms contain antioxidants, β-glucans, and vitamins that enhance the immune system.

Some mushrooms may even have anti-cancer properties, making them useful for cancer prevention and supporting pets during chemotherapy. Additionally, some mushrooms help reduce inflammation, benefiting pets with arthritis or allergies. To incorporate mushroom powder into a pet’s diet, simply mix it with their food (whether raw, wet, dry, or kibble).

All our mushroom extract powders are organic and contain only the most potent medicinal parts of the fungus (the fruiting body), with no added fillers or starch. This sets us apart from most mushroom supplements on the market, which often include fungal mycelium (the root-like structure of the mushroom) along with grain substrate. Compared to our extract powders, these products may yield inferior results.

 

Medicinal Mushrooms Market Insight

Medicinal mushrooms are native to Asia and cultivated on a large scale in this region. The medicinal mushrooms are known for their cure for seasonal allergies, common cold, inflammations, alleviating asthma and bronchitis and boost the functioning of the nervous system.

The medicinal mushroom market is in the high growth phase of the product lifecycle and expected to witness a remarkable upsurge over the forecast period.  The global medicinal mushroom market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.8% in the forecast period of 2022-2027. Other converging trends that are supporting the growth of the medicinal mushrooms market are the functional food trend, ancient-eating or authentic foods of ancestor’s, eastern herbal medicine and gut-healthy products. Medicinal mushrooms happen to meet at the nexus of all these trends. 

Mushrooms that support immune health have all benefited since the start of the pandemic, with extra media attention and consumer interest, and this extra interest has carried over to the entire mushroom category. As you would expect, this has resulted in a significant increase in demand for safe and natural immune-supportive health products, including supplements featuring mushrooms that support immune health such as chaga, reishi, shiitake, cordyceps, and turkey tail. And a specific area in the supplements category that is experiencing significant growth is mushroom and herb blends. These blends have helped push mushrooms into the spotlight and have also helped to gain consumer interest and attention.

Research has shown that millennials tend to prefer non-pill products in much higher percentages than older demographics. We expect to see mushrooms continue to show up in more novel delivery formats such as coffee, protein bars, gummies, chewables, effervescents, syrups, herbal shots, and even infused in lollipops.

The ability of mushrooms to be incorporated into novel and traditional delivery formats allows manufacturers to capture a wide range of consumers, all of whom are seeking ways to improve their health but have different preferences for how to work these products into their daily routine. Add the wide-ranging benefits mushrooms can provide to this, and the possibilities are almost endless.

Consumers love to have options, but quality is also paramount, quality means using the whole mushroom. So in QinShanTang products, we don't use the mycelium, as this part is not traditionally used in herbal medicine and has little science to back up its efficacy. Instead, we uses the whole mushroom, also known as the fruiting body and uses traditional forms of extraction technology, most often in water and alcohol. What's more, our mushroom extracts are tested for safety, including microbial, metals, pesticides, and fungicides. In addition to this safety testing, we also test DNA for identity and for key biomarkers and constituents, with guaranteed levels of beta-glucans. We also provide whole food mushroom powders with the full spectrum of bioactive compounds to support daily health, sports performance, recovery and cognition.

The pandemic has opened a lot of eyes to the potential of natural products to support one's health and improve quality of life. Mushrooms are becoming a big part of the trend of self-care, offering a recognizable source material in a wealth of delivery formats and impressive health benefits.