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Lion's Mane is a mushroom that's been used for thousands of years, but today, it's finally getting recognized for its health properties and nutritious value. However, some users are hesitant to get started with the reputation other types of mushrooms have been attributed over the years.

Luckily, you have nothing to worry about with adaptogenic mushrooms like Lion's Mane. It has a wealth of nutritional properties to support your day and is far from dangerous. Using Lion's Mane in your diet can be a major factor into your overall health and body wellness, and is easier than ever to get started with today.

Today, our team at Troomy takes a deep dive into what makes Lion's Mane such an effective supplement to your day, how it can support nutritional daily values, and the easiest routes to get them into your routine.

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What are Adaptogenic Mushrooms?

Adaptogenic mushrooms, also known as "functional" mushrooms, are nutrient-rich species of fungi that support daily values. However, as leading superfoods, you aren't going to find adaptogenic mushrooms often in your average grocery store. 

Are These Mushrooms "Magic?"

No, adaptogenic mushrooms aren't magic. They are support-driven additions to your eating habits that have zero hallucinogenic properties. However, they are heavy in nutritional value.

Are They Safe?

Of course! Higher doses suggest that they're still safe, though there's always a chance of an allergic reaction. In turn, they can help with supporting your immune system, relieving inflammation, and more. 

The trick is just to find a great combination of adaptogenic mushrooms around Lion's Mane to complement it perfectly.

 

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Common Adaptogenic Mushroom Species

Cordyceps: Cordyceps has risen in popularity a ton recently. They are primarily used to target anti-aging properties, heart health, boosted exercise performance, type 2 diabetes support, and more. 

Reishi: Reishi's been a little lesser known in recent past. While it might look like a bear claw donut if you saw it out in the wild, it's actually a strong support for sleep habits and keeping the body calm when at rest. Most of us today have a great deal of trouble getting consistent, restful sleep, which hurts our productivity a great deal.

Lion's Mane: Lion's Mane is a leading species of the adaptogenic variety to support your daily values fast. It primarily is used to support focus and immune system boosting, but can be highly-concentrated into supplement blends to get even more daily suport.

With our team at Troomy, we've studied this species of mushroom heavily to get the most out of it when we blend it into our gummies. Over the past year, we've taken those blends and turned Lion's Mane into an accessible adaptogenic mushroom with a tropical fruity flavor.

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Nutrition of Lion's Mane and Lion's Mane Extracts

Heavy in Vitamins

Thiamine, niacin, potassium, and other daily nutrients in Lion's Mane are a great foundation piece to getting your daily values fast. Grabbing vitamins throughout your day naturally is a huge plus, especially when it comes from a superfood like mushrooms.

Immune System Support

Keeping bacteria and viruses at bay keeps you from getting behind with work, school, and everything in between. Having weak support in this area hits you hard trying to recover from sickness, as well as preventing it.

Keep your body feeling its best for longer with adaptogenic mushrooms' immune support.

Easy, Flavorful Additions to Your Favorite Recipes

Cooking with Lion's Mane is a fun way to get started with adaptogenic, functional mushrooms. You can dry these out or keep them hydrated in your meals, depending on the texture and taste you're going for.

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Are Adaptogenic Mushrooms Expensive?

This will come down to how you're aiming to work adaptogenic mushrooms like Lion's Mane into your diet. If you just want to have them occasionally, they shouldn't be a huge impairment to your budgeting. You can grab a few online and put them in a meal here and there. However, if you want to get real support and feel a difference with these mushrooms, getting consistent with them will make a huge difference.

Here's a few ways to get started with Lion's Mane and other adaptogenic mushrooms.

Raw Mushrooms

This is often the most expensive route. Given that raw mushrooms will usually not pop up in the grocery store, you'll have to find them online. Additionally, getting the best value for them will force you to buy in bulk. Bulk mushrooms can add up quickly.

On top of that, the shelf life is limited, so you'll have to be on your A-game to avoid losing money. However, if you get a consistent routine going here, you'll be able to really enjoy these mushrooms as a steady portion of your meal planning.

Mushroom Powder Supplements

Powder supplements make everything easier. Whether you're looking to just get a couple of adaptogenic mushrooms into your diet or a bunch, powder supplements keep these values accessible and on the shelf for longer. Also, that adds to the long-term value of the mushrooms.

Although, this still takes a bit of prep and can have a bitter taste in some cases. Powder supplements are really hit and miss depending on the flavor you get, the concentration of the powder, and other factors. Be mindful of what you're aiming for and how mushrooms can best be suited in a supplement form before you pull the trigger on powder supplements.

Mushroom Gummies

Overall, this is the best of both worlds for most people looking to get the most out of adaptogenic mushrooms quickly. They have a wealth of benefits in comparison to mushroom coffees, supplements, or just picking up fresh mushrooms from the store.

Shelf Life: Mushroom gummies have a really strong shelf life. You can keep them on your desk or in your bathroom cabinets for months at a time, never having to keep bulky, expensive raw mushrooms on hand.

Zero Prep Time: On top of how long they last, they're exceptionally good for their ease of access. You don't have to worry about cooking gummies or finding the right textures for your meals. This also doesn't cut into your daily routine. If you're a person often on the go, having time for yourself is a struggle. You don't want to spend extra time preparing mushrooms as a separate part of the dinner plan. Keep your prep time at zero with mushroom gummies.

Strong Nutritional Support: The nutritional foundation of adaptogenic mushrooms are perfect for improving your daily routine, and that isn't lost in a gummy. Mushroom gummies are both delicious and jam-packed with those same vitamins you'd get in a raw mushroom from the grocery store.

Fruity Flavors: One of the major drawbacks we've touched on is the texture and taste of raw mushrooms. While you can cook them and mix them up with creamy sauces and chicken recipes, it's a lot easier to just grab a tropically-flavored gummy. Keep your health and wellness routine tasty using mushroom gummies.

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Getting Started With Troomy Nootropics and Lion's Mane Mushrooms

Overall, Lion's Mane mushrooms are crucial to your daily routine getting boosted to new heights. You can cook them up with meals, put supplements in your protein shakes, or pop a gummy to get those daily values. Luckily, it's easier than ever to get started.

From our team at Troomy, we recommend giving Focus a try. This is our top blend for Lion's Mane support to get you feeling your best and locked in with elevated focus in the workplace, at school, and at home. 

However, if you're looking for all kinds of support, you can find the rest of our power-five mushroom gummy blends here. Each one is lovingly crafted to help you with your needs, and find your "True Me" fast.

Don't wait to start unlocking your "True Me." Try Focus mushroom gummies from Troomy today! 

Alex Heining

About the Author

Alex Heining is a major supporter and activist of mushroom-powered wellness, and has been a leader on our Troomy Nootropics team since day one. As a graduate from the University of Oregon and marketer in the Los Angeles area, he constantly aims to increase activity and acquire more knowledge on ever-changing innovations in the fungi industry today.

Over our first year as a company, he’s combined his efforts with our top blending strategists to inform the Troomy community on developments in mushroom-powered wellness, while developing delicious, functionally-powerful gummies for daily use. Whether he’s in the weightroom, studying new extraction methods, or working on some new songs, he’ll always be ready to talk your ear off about different ways you can find your “True Me” with Troomy.

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