Brain

Several mushrooms can support healthy cognition* and mental wellbeing*, but not all mushrooms support your brain in the same way. Here we’ll cover our top 3 mushrooms for brain health and what makes them so great. We’ll also discuss their additional benefits, so that you can make an informed choice for your unique needs.

Lion's Mane for Brain Support*

Lion's Mane stands out as the top pick for cognitive support*, boasting brain-boosting abilities from erinacines and hericenones, which are alcohol-soluble. Beyond its focus on brain health*, Lion's Mane brings additional advantages to the table, supporting the nervous system*, fostering a positive mood*, and contributing to gut health*. Learn more about Lion's Mane here.

Chaga for Brain Support*

While Lion's Mane may exhibit more distinctly noticeable effects, Chaga offers its own set of benefits for the brain. The antioxidants found in Chaga play a role in supporting a healthy brain* by counteracting oxidative stress and supporting detoxification*. Chaga's versatility extends beyond cognitive health*, providing immune support*, natural energy, and serving as an ideal physically-energizing complement to the mental energy derived from Lion's Mane. Learn more about Chaga here.

Reishi for Brain Support*

Known as a meditative aid, North American Reishi introduces contains a water-soluble compound called ganodon, which is responsible for Reishi’s calming and relaxing properties*. As a potent adaptogen, Reishi helps you stay cool and calm during the day, while in the evening, it promotes relaxation and better sleep*. Beyond this, Reishi extends its benefits to skin, hair, and nail health*. Reishi mushroom is a great balancer, learn more about Reishi here.

Tinctures or Teas for Brain Support?

Birch Boys Tinctures are a double extraction, meaning that they offer the benefits of both water-soluble and alcohol-soluble compounds from fungi. Teas are a single extraction, and they only offer the benefits of water-soluble compounds.

• If you want to experience the brain-benefits of Lion's Mane, you must opt for a tincture because the brain-boosting compounds are not soluble in water (not present in a tea). This is why we don't offer Lion's Mane as a tea. 
• If you're looking for brain benefits from Chaga, we recommend tinctures for max benefits, but Chaga tea works great as well. 
• Reishi's calming and relaxing properties are available in both teas and tinctures, but to experience Reishi's full properties, opt for a tincture.