Mushroom blends for menopause, backed by biochemistry.

No. Lion's Mane, Reishi, Maitake and Cordyceps are entirely different species from psilocybin ("magic") mushrooms and contain none of the compounds responsible for psychoactive effects. They're legal, food grade supplements with a long history of safe traditional use. There's no risk of intoxication, altered perception, or a positive drug test. What you may notice with consistent use is steadier focus, calmer sleep, or more even energy, gradual, not immediate.

The evidence is real but specific, not blanket. Lion's Mane contains hericenones and erinacines shown to stimulate Nerve Growth Factor, linked to cognitive function. Reishi's triterpenes and beta-glucans are well studied for immune modulation and stress response, with one trial showing improved sleep quality in postmenopausal women. We formulate to clinical-study dosages, not the token amounts found in mushroom coffees or chocolate.

Functional mushrooms work with your body's systems rather than stimulating them directly, so results build rather than spike. Most people notice subtle shifts within 2-4 weeks, with fuller effects, particularly cognitive benefits from Lion's Mane, emerging at 8-16 weeks of consistent daily use. This isn't a same day energy hit; it's a cumulative, foundational change.

Quality varies enormously across the category. A 2017 study testing 19 commercial reishi supplements found only 26% contained adequate levels of the expected bioactive compounds, many were diluted with starch from grain-based growing mediums. Look for fruiting body only extracts with stated extraction method, third-party testing, and transparent sourcing. We publish all of this on every product label.

The fruiting body is the mushroom itself; mycelium is the root-like network beneath it, often grown on grain and then dried and powdered whole grain included. This is cheaper to produce but substantially dilutes active compound content. We use fruiting body only, dual-extracted to capture both water soluble (beta-glucans) and fat soluble (triterpenes) compounds, stated clearly on every label.

Functional mushrooms are well tolerated by most healthy adults. Mild digestive sensitivity is the most common effect when starting, usually settling within a week. Avoid if you have a known mushroom allergy. We'd recommend checking with your GP first if you take blood thinning medication, have an autoimmune condition, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have surgery scheduled.

Yes. Our products are formulated to complement each other. Many customers take Clarity in the morning and Unwind in the evening, or combine Roar with Pause for both cognitive and hormonal stage support. Check with your doctor if you are on any medication or have any questions.

Yes. This is the core reason It Mush Be Good exists. Functional mushrooms aren't hormone replacement therapy and won't directly raise oestrogen or progesterone, but they support the systems that make perimenopause harder to navigate: Lion's Mane for cognitive function and brain fog, Reishi for sleep quality and stress resilience (studied specifically in postmenopausal women), and Cordyceps for energy metabolism. Not to mention the B-Vitamin complex

Culinary mushrooms (button, chestnut, portobello) and functional mushrooms (Lion's Mane, Reishi, Cordyceps) are different species with different bioactive profiles, and the concentrations needed for measurable effect, particularly for Reishi's tough, woody fruiting body, aren't realistic to get from food alone. Supplements concentrate the dual-extracted bioactives to clinically relevant doses in a usable daily format.

Yes. All our blends are Soil Association certified organic, formulated with a biochemist, and manufactured in the UK. We use 100% fruiting body extracts only, with no mycelium fillers or grain substrates. Sourcing transparency is stated on every product page, including extraction method and origin.