Product Spotlight: Deep Brain Health Blend for Cognitive Support

In this article, we’ll be highlighting one of our signature WholeSun Wellness Blends, Deep Brain Health.

This blend of our Certified Organic mushroom extracts is all about supporting your brain health, and what are called “cognitive functions.” These are things like your short and long-term memory, focus, and creative thinking.

We carefully grow, harvest, and extract their beneficial compounds, and deliver them to you in either convenient capsules, or an easy-mixing powder form.

Ready to see how mushrooms can support your mental well-being?*

Let’s learn all about Deep Brain Health!

How Can Mushrooms Support My Brain Health?*

Just like humans, mushrooms are deeply complex organisms. Science is still uncovering compounds and the functions of mushroom biology, almost daily. One interesting benefit of several mushroom species seems to be their beneficial interactions with our human nervous system, the brain.

Your brain can do a lot of amazing things. It makes thousands of decisions every day, while running your entire body’s systems in the background! And almost all of those commands (as far as we can tell) seem to come from transmissions between nerves in your brain.

Memory, attention, reasoning, problem-solving—all of these and more are cognitive functions. These are the mental processes that allow your brain to collect and process information, as well as to store and retrieve it later.

These processes are where mushrooms may play a part. Several mushrooms belong to a class of substances called nootropics, which are believed to help support your brain’s cognitive function, and help it perform at its best.

Our Nootropic Mushrooms*

Deep Brain Health is a blend of 100% mushroom fruiting body extracts that are miles away from your average mushroom powder. We take the time to grow them in a better way, partnering only with independent farmers that meet our strict standards. 

Here is what you can find inside Deep Brain Health:

Lion’s Mane*

Lion’s Mane (Hericium erinaceus) is found throughout much of the northern hemisphere, but is particularly beloved in East Asia. There, for centuries, it has been brewed into a tea by Buddhist monks to aid their meditation.

And they may just be on to something. The active compounds in Lion’s Mane have been shown to actually stimulate the production of nerve growth factor (NGF), which aids in the growth and protection of nerve cells in the brain. In addition to NGF, Lion’s Mane also provides a boost of antioxidants, which protect the brain from oxidative stress.

You can learn more about Lion’s Mane on its page in our store here.

Shiitake*

If this one surprises you, you’re not alone. Though more well-known for stir-frys, delicious shiitake also packs some serious benefits. High in B vitamins and antioxidants, shiitake also contains a beta-glucan called lentinan, which may support both your mood and your memory.

We love using a sprinkle of shiitake powder added to savory dishes, or even sipped as a hot broth. Learn more about shiitake on our shop page linked above.

Tremella*

A tropical mushroom, Tremella fuciformis looks a bit like a coral crossed with a silvery-white coconut jelly. Used for centuries in traditional Chinese medicine, one eight-week study found that consuming tremella improved memory scores. Other test tube studies suggest its polysaccharide compounds may have antioxidant and immune-supporting benefits as well.

Black Fungus*

A relative of the Wood Ear mushroom, Black Fungus (Auricularia polytricha) grows on trees and fallen logs, and is known for its chewy texture. It should also be known for its own polysaccharides, which may help support both cognitive and immune system health.

Oyster*

There are more than 40 edible oyster mushroom varieties, and they’re all packed with beneficial compounds. One of these is called ergothioneine, an antioxidant that could support cognitive health, as well as promoting mental health.

Poria*

Known by its nickname, Wolfiporia extensa has a long tradition in Chinese medicine, back perhaps more than 2,000 years. This mushroom seems to help clear the brain of harmful plaque build-ups that may lead to chronic disease later in life.

Deep Brain Health*

This product combines the powerful benefits of these six adaptogenic and nootropic mushrooms, in one easy blend. Whether you go for the capsules or the powder, you’re getting 100% fruiting body extracts, grown to the highest standard for medicinal mushrooms.

Together, these mushrooms work to help relieve stress, support mood, and even give you an edge in memory or decision-making. Many users report that they feel clearer, or otherwise in an increased state of alertness or presence.

Want to see the full ingredients and more? You can learn more about Deep Brain Health at our storefront.

Why Choose a Mushroom Extract vs Mushroom Powder?

When it comes to mushroom supplements, it can be a very confusing place.

With so little regulation, it is important to know the quality and nature of the product. With so many unfamiliar with mushrooms and fungi, it can be difficult to know exactly what to look for, and what separates the good from the not-so-good.

With our expertise, we believe it is important to look for extracts rather than powders. This is because, while mushroom powders are simply dried, ground up, and shipped out, extracts are made by extracting the beneficial compounds from the mushroom. Through different techniques, mushroom extracts preserve the beneficial compounds, while leaving behind the indigestible chitin and other materials your body can’t use. 

This means that extracts are both more concentrated and more easily absorbed, so you get noticeably greater benefits. Click to learn more about why naturally potent mushroom extracts are such a difference maker for today’s needs.

Conclusion

The world is busier than ever, and puts more demands than ever on us. Our brains are constantly in overdrive just to keep up. 

If you’ve been feeling like you’re not quite keeping up, or a bit worn down, Deep Brain Health is an all-natural, Organic blend of six adaptogenic and nootropic mushrooms that work together to support your cognitive function, focus, and mental clarity. 
Ready to try Deep Brain Health? Just click here and choose your preferred option!

Author: stuart ordley