Currently here on our 31 acre seasonal mushroom farm we grow Shitake and Lions Mane with a view to start growing a few other well known mushroom types in our woods on inoculated logs following the seasons. All our mushrooms are from the UK but mostly here in Wales. Hopefully in the near future we can be 100% Welsh!

Whilst not essential, especially if you are finding them particularly valuable; we do encourage taking a break from any of our tinctures every 4-8 weeks (or when a bottle is finished) for 3-5 days.

Our mushroom extracts are 1:3 concentration, which simply means that 1000mg of dried mushroom material (equivalent of 10g fresh mushrooms) was used for every 3ml of liquid extract final product.

This is considered a fairly high strength liquid extract. There are many products on the market which are 1:5 - 1:20 concentration. The higher the number the less concentrated, so a 1:12 concentration contains only 1/4 of the mushrooms that are in a 1:3 extract.

If you are also taking prescribed medications, we recommend consulting with your doctor or other qualified medical practitioner before taking mushroom extracts.

In most cases, mushroom extracts are safe to consume, however if you are taking immunosuppressant medications, blood thinners, or blood pressure medications you should be particularly sure to first consult a doctor.

Yes, many people do this to benefit from a wide spectrum of health-giving compounds. You can consume up to 2ml per day of each species you are taking.

consistency is key though, so we encourage you to build a daily routine for best results.

For most people, the beneficial effects are felt most after approx. 2 weeks of daily consumption. However, some people begin to feel the effects after just a few days.

Our suggested daily does is 1-2ml per day. This is generally 2-3 droppers full, depending on how much you draw up in each dropper pipette. You can take this at any time of day, though we recommend morning for cordyceps and Lion's Mane in particular as these have a stimulatory effect which could interfere with a good night's sleep if taken later on in the day.

This means each 50ml bottle contains 25 - 50 servings, depending on the dose you choose. Many people aim for around 1.6ml/day which means a bottle will provide 30 days of extract.

These are some of the beneficial beta-glucans that were extracted from the mushrooms during the hot water extraction process (some of these heavier weight molecules precipitate back out into solid form when blended with the alcohol). These compounds are good for you and this is why we do not filter them out. Simply shake the bottle each time before consuming to distribute them equally into each does you take.

Store your extract in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight, and out of reach of children. Shake well each time before use.

Although we are not certified organic by the Soil Association most of our suppliers are, also as we forgage from the wild it would be impossible to get organic certification on the surrounding woodlands. However you can rest assure we only buy from a small network of likeminded local growers.

Mushroom extracts containing well know functional mushrooms (such the species we work with here at Mycodose), should be safe for the vast majority of people to consume. There is a long history of use in Asia, and they are generally considered very safe for most individuals.

However, if you are allergic to mushrooms, are already using medications, or are pregnant or breastfeeding, it’s always wise to ask your doctor or healthcare professional about any new supplements you are considering taking.

Yes, all our extracts are 100% Gluten free and Vegan. They contain only UK grown or foraged mushrooms combined with Preseli Mountain spring water and locally distilled Dà Mhìle base alcohol (25% ABV)

Tinctures

• Take 1-2ml per day
• 1 x 50ml bottle = approx. 1 month supply
• Shake bottle well before use
• Best taken in the morning at least 10 minutes before eating

Extracts

1. Take directly under your tongue
2. Drop into a glass of water or juice
3. Drop into your tea or coffee
4. Add to smoothies or meals

Capsules

Whichever method you prefer & fits best with your normal daily routines.

Brews

Some people find the mushroomy taste a little strong or bitter to take directly. In this case, add to your favourite drink, smoothie or meal to hide the taste but still enjoy the health benefits.