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New to mushrooms? You’ve come to the right place. At FreshCap, we know mushrooms. And we want to share that knowledge with you! Growing mushrooms can be a ton of fun. But there is so much to lear...

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New to mushrooms? You’ve come to the right place. At FreshCap, we know mushrooms. And we want to share that knowledge with you! Growing mushrooms can be a ton of fun. But there is so much to le...

Glossary

Glossary

Mycelium, agar, colonization... what does it all mean? Here's a quick primer on some of the most common terms used in mushroom cultivation. Agar: A seaweed derived powder used to make a nutrified...

3 Ways To Use Mushroom Powder

3 Ways To Use Mushroom Powder

Mushroom extract powder is one of the most versatile ways to get the benefits of mushrooms into your life. Powders are easy to mix and match- and ideal for creating your perfect mushroom moments a...

How To Get Started With Mushroom Extracts in Your Daily Routine

How To Get Started With Mushroom Extracts in Your Daily Routine

If you’re a mushroom enthusiast who also happens to be an entrepreneur or a creative professional, then chances are, you’ve already heard about the health benefits of using mushrooms as a dietary...

Are Smoothies Healthy? Follow These Tips to Make a Nutritious Smoothie

Are Smoothies Healthy? Follow These Tips to Make a Nutritious Smoothie

When you're just starting to get healthy or familiarizing yourself with weight loss, it's easy to assume that smoothies are always healthy. After all, they're just fruit and milk, right? What's so ...

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Boost Your Energy Naturally with Mushrooms

When you’re low on energy, you know it. It’s hard to concentrate. Your productivity suffers. The day seems to drag on forever. You could pour yourself another cup of coffee and ride the caffein...

The Best Mushroom Supplements for Mood

The Best Mushroom Supplements for Mood

Boosting mood and easing stress were big concerns at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Supplements for mood and brain health became more popular than ever during that time,<1> and the ques...

Synbiotics: The Incredible Synergy of Gut Bacteria

Synbiotics: The Incredible Synergy of Gut Bacteria

Even if you're not up to speed on the latest news in health and wellness, there's a good chance you've been hearing a lot about probiotics and how they relate to gut health. Often referred to as ...

Mushrooms For Sleep (Top 3 Types and How They Work)

Mushrooms For Sleep (Top 3 Types and How They Work)

Restful sleep is the secret weapon to an optimized life. Missing out on sleep means missing out on your full potential both mentally and physically, and it puts you at a higher risk for chronic dis...

Reishi Mushroom: The Ultimate Guide To Ganoderma Lucidum

Reishi Mushroom: The Ultimate Guide To Ganoderma Lucidum

Reishi mushroom is a rich source of natural compounds with the power to boost immunity, smack down stress and cool inflammation.* Known by some cultures as the "mushroom of immortality," Reishi mus...

Lion's Mane and Maitake - The Hardest Working Medicinal Mushrooms

Lion's Mane and Maitake - The Hardest Working Medicinal Mushrooms

Some mushrooms just work a little harder than others... In this case, the two that come to mind are quite possibly the hardest working mushrooms of all - Lion's Mane and Maitake. What makes the...

Can You "Stack" Mushrooms? (Combining Different Types)

Can You "Stack" Mushrooms? (Combining Different Types)

Can you take different types of mushrooms at the same time? A common question with functional mushrooms is whether or not you can “stack” different mushroom supplements, ie. take multiple types of ...

Mushroom Extract VS. Mushroom Powder: What's The Difference?

Mushroom Extract VS. Mushroom Powder: What's The Difference?

Mushroom-lingo can get a little confusing…. And if you are new to mushroom supplements, it can be hard to know what’s best! But if you are looking to get the most benefit from nature’s most power...

Complete Guide To Turkey Tail Mushroom (Trametes versicolor)

Complete Guide To Turkey Tail Mushroom (Trametes versicolor)

Turkey tail mushroom is a medicinal powerhouse that has long been prized for its effects on immunity, inflammation, infections and more. It's not hard to find the eye-catching fan-shaped formations...