Yes, we use 100% dual-extracted fruiting body extracts for Lion’s Mane, Reishi, and Chaga, as these are the most potent and well-studied parts of the mushroom. The only exception is Cordyceps sinensis, and we’d like to clarify why.

The fruiting body of Cordyceps sinensis is impossible to cultivate. It grows only on insect larvae at very high altitudes in the Tibetan Plateau and Himalayas, making it extremely rare, unsustainable, and prohibitively expensive (often thousands of dollars per kilogram). Wild-harvested specimens are also commonly contaminated with heavy metals and microbes due to their environmental conditions.

That’s why we (like virtually all reputable brands) use the Cs-4^® strain, a standardised fermentation extract isolated from wild C. sinensis that is widely clinically studied. It supports stamina, oxygen utilization, ATP production, and respiratory health, delivering the same benefits as the wild variant in a clean, safe, and sustainable form.

Note: If a brand claims to use Cordyceps sinensis fruiting bodies, it is likely misleading. It’s often misidentified or actually Cordyceps militaris, a different species that is easier to grow but less studied, not historically used in Traditional Eastern Medicine, and better suited for immune and antioxidant support, not endurance or oxygen uptake.

For immune-supportive compounds, we rely on fruiting body extracts of Chaga and Reishi, as well as key nutrients like zinc; ingredients with strong scientific backing for immune support.