Products: Chaga | Cordyceps | Lion’s Mane | Reishi | Turkey Tail
Real Mushrooms stands out from many medicinal mushroom brands we’ve researched. We will go into an in-depth review of the company in this article.
The brand was founded as a solution to combat against the hundreds of low potency mushroom products sold on the US market and eventually became the industry standard. It is currently the largest medicinal mushroom supplier in the USA and continues to grow.
Let’s explore what Real Mushrooms offers its customers, being an internationally renowned company with loyal customers worldwide.
Quick summary
Pros – what we like
- The founder is Skye Chilton, who is the son of Jeff Chilton. Jeff Chilton is the founder of Nammex, the first medicinal mushroom company and the pioneer of medicinal mushrooms in North America. The father-son duo have over 40 years of experience and are the most reputable medicinal mushroom company in the Western world
- The powders are made from 100% mushroom fruiting bodies and do not contain any grain, mycelium, additives, or fillers of any kind
- Experienced team of mycologists, scientists, health professionals and veterinarians
- Over 1519 medical practitioners are prescribing Real Mushrooms
- Made from 100% certified organic mushrooms
- Beta glucan amounts are specified on the label
- Thousands of positive customer reviews
- Certificate of analysis available on request
- Free shipping on all orders over $50
Cons – how they could improve
- Does not ship internationally. Countries outside of the United States and Canada need to access Real Mushroom products via iherb or Amazon. We hope to see direct access soon!
- Certificate of analysis available on request only. It would be great to see this on the website publicly, however it is worth noting that many medicinal mushroom companies don’t provide this publicly. Oriveda is the only company we have found that does.
40 Years of Experience
Real Mushrooms is the result of years of commitment and education about mushroom medicine within the Chilton family. Skye Chilton, the founder, had been learning about herbal medicine from his father, Jeff Chilton, for decades.
Jeff is the founder and owner of Nammex. This has been the biggest distributor of certified mushroom extracts in Canada and the United States for 40 years. He is one of the first individuals to introduce North America to this herbal medicine.
Through Skye’s time with his father, he learnt that the medicinal mushroom market is largely saturated with non-mushroom fruiting body products. In fact, the company’s website purports that most products from big companies are simply mycelium grains rather than actual mushrooms (or fruiting bodies, as it is now commonly labeled).
Thus, he decided to start an organization that provided consumers with only genuine mushroom fruiting body products and spread education about this conventional medication and the science that backs it.
Real Mushrooms Extract Powder Reviews
Real Mushrooms offers clients a wide range of potent mushroom extracts, such as mushroom powders, capsules, blends, and a pet range.
Capsules vs Powders
Real Mushrooms offers medicinal mushrooms in two forms: capsules and powder extracts. Customers can consume their preferred mushrooms in a convenient way due to the variety available. The capsules can be taken with a quick sip of water, making them a handy travel companion. If you want to spice up your herbal intake, you can add crushed powder to your smoothie or drink.
Real Mushrooms Chaga Extract Review
Also available in capsule form, powder form and pet range
Our findings
- Ingredients: 100% Siberian Chaga
- Extraction Method & Extraction Ratio: Hot water extraction
- Mycelium or Filler: No added starch, mycelium, or grain of any kind
- Contains Fruiting Bodies? Yes
- Beta Glucans: >8%
- Other ingredients mentioned: Hypromellose (vegetable capsule), silicon dioxide, microcrystalline cellulose, may contain stearic acid
- Non GMO: Yes
- Organic: Yes
- Vegan: Yes
- Country + Location Grown: China
- Number of servings: 60 servings; 150 serving
What we like
- High amount of 8% beta-glucans mentioned on the label
- Made from 100% organic Siberian Chaga mushrooms
- Health benefits: immune system support, cardiovascular support, antioxidant properties, anti-inflammatory, metabolic function.
- Browse our list of best Chaga supplement producers in the US and Canada
Real Mushrooms Cordyceps Extract Review
Also available in powder form and pet range
Our findings
- Ingredients: 100% Cordyceps militaris mushrooms
- Extraction Method: Hot water extraction
- Mycelium or Filler: No added starch, mycelium, or grain of any kind
- Contains Fruiting Bodies? Yes
- Beta Glucans: >25%
- Other ingredients mentioned: Hypromellose (vegetable capsule), silicon dioxide, microcrystalline cellulose, may contain stearic acid
- Non GMO: Yes
- Organic: Yes
- Vegan: Yes
- Country + Location Grown: China
- Number of servings: 45 servings; 100 serving
- Serving suggestion or serving size: 2 capsules a day
What we like
- Improves cognitive function, mental clarity and focus
- Also available in powder form
- Made from 100% fruiting bodies and has 25% beta glucans
- Health benefits: immune system support, endurance and athletic performance, energy support
- Browse our list of best Cordyceps supplement producers in the US and Canada
Real Mushrooms Lion’s Mane Extract Review
Also available in powder form and pet range
Our findings
- Ingredients: 100% Lion’s Mane mushrooms
- Extraction Method & Extraction Ratio: Hot water extraction
- Mycelium or Filler: No added starch, mycelium, or grain of any kind
- Contains Fruiting Bodies? Yes
- Beta Glucans: >25%
- Other ingredients mentioned: Hypromellose (vegetable capsule), silicon dioxide, microcrystalline cellulose, may contain stearic acid
- Non GMO: Yes
- Organic: Yes
- Vegan: Yes
- Country + Location Grown: China
- Serving suggestion or serving size: 2 capsules a day
What we like
- High amount of 25% beta-glucans mentioned on the label
- Made from 100% organic Lion’s Mane mushrooms
- Improves cognitive function, mental clarity and focus
- Browse our list of best Lion’s Mane supplement producers in the US and Canada
Real Mushrooms Reishi Extract Review
Also available in powder form and pet range
Our findings
- Ingredients: 100% Organic Reishi Mushrooms
- Extraction Method: Dual Extraction
- Mycelium or Filler: No added starch, mycelium, or grain of any kind
- Contains Fruiting Bodies? Yes
- Beta Glucans: >25%
- Triterpenes: >4%
- Other ingredients mentioned: Hypromellose (vegetable capsule), silicon dioxide, microcrystalline cellulose, may contain stearic acid
- Non GMO: Yes
- Organic: Yes
- Vegan: Yes
- Country + Location Grown: China
- Number of servings: 45 servings; 100 serving
- Serving suggestion or serving size: 2 capsules a day
What we like
- 25% beta-glucans mentioned on the label
- Highest amount of Triterpenes of >4% we have seen in the Reishi supplement market
- Made from 100% organic Reishi mushrooms with no grain filler of any kind
- Dual-extracted for increased bioavailability
- Improves cognitive function, mental clarity and focus
- Also available in powder form
- Health benefits: immune system support, cardiovascular support, stress relief, sleep support
- Browse our list of best Reishi supplement producers in the US and Canada
Real Mushrooms Turkey Tail Extract Review
Also available in powder form and pet range
Our findings
- Ingredients: 100% Organic Turkey Tail mushrooms
- Extraction Method: Hot water extraction
- Mycelium or Filler: No added starch, mycelium, or grain of any kind
- Contains Fruiting Bodies? Yes
- Beta Glucans: 30%
- Other ingredients mentioned: Hypromellose (vegetable capsule), silicon dioxide, microcrystalline cellulose, may contain stearic acid
- Non GMO: Yes
- Organic: Yes
- Vegan: Yes
- Country + Location Grown: China
- Serving suggestion or serving size: 2 capsules a day
What we like
- Hot water extracted for increase bioavailability
- High amount of 30% beta glucans on the lavel
- Health benefits: supports immune function, anti-inflammation, liver health, gut health, bone health, thymus function, blood cholesterol and blood pressure regulation
- Browse our list of best Turkey Tail supplement producers in the US and Canada
Real Mushrooms 5 Defenders Extract Review
Also available in powder form and pet range
Our Findings
- Ingredients: A blend of Reishi, Shiitake, Maitake, Turkey Tail, and Chaga
- Beta Glucans: >20%
- Non GMO: Yes
- Organic: Yes
- Vegan: Yes
- Country + Location Grown: China
- Contains Mycelium or Grain? No
- Contains Fruiting Bodies? Yes
What we like
This supplement is a powerful mushroom multivitamin. 5 Defenders is highly potent, combining their 5 medicinal mushrooms into multi-faceted supplement. This is an all-in-one product that contains all the mushrooms that have been carefully measured so that they work harmoniously. A key benefit of this mix is that it enhances the health of several body organs while simultaneously boosting your immune system.
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