The Science of Mycelium: What Sets it Apart

When out for a hike in nature, have you ever stopped to think about the web of life beneath your feet? Hidded beneath the soil, one of nature’s best-kept secrets is certainly mycelium, the threadlike ‘roots’ of the mushroom kingdom. Researchers have identified that these mycelial networks may stretch for football fields long, and may just be the largest organism on Earth.

And if you’re someone who values their holistic health (and you probably are since you’re reading this blog), you know that Nature often provides better options for a healthy, full life. And that’s no different in the case of mycelium. In this blog post, we’ll take a look at the science behind mycelium, what sets WholeSun Wellness Pure Mycelium™ apart, and why it’s become a go-to in the world of natural wellness.

What is Mycelium?

While mushrooms enjoy a well-deserved spotlight, their hidden mycelial roots may be just as vital. If you imagine a fungus like an iceberg, the mushroom that you see may only be the visible ‘tip’ above water, while so much more dwells beneath the surface.

Fungi begin their life cycle as a spore, a tiny particle similar to a seed, and often spread through the air. After becoming scattered, these spores begin to spread out tiny feeder threads called hyphae. As the hyphae grow, spread, and join together, they make up the mycelium, or vegetative part of the fungus. Eventually, the mycelium will organize and send up a new mushroom, or fruiting body. The mushroom casts out new spores, and repeats the cycle over again.

Mycelium quietly performs vital roles in the natural world. It is mycelium that fills the fungal kingdom’s roles as nature’s recycling system, breaking down organic matter and nutrients for the mushroom and other microorganisms to use. Without mycelium, the microorganisms that fuel almost every ecosystem would quickly suffer. 

And here’s where it gets fascinating for us – mycelium produces an array of bioactive compounds that hold significant potential for human wellness. This has sparked scientific interest, leading to numerous studies exploring the benefits of mycelium.

But it’s not just microorganisms—mycelium produces a range of beneficial compounds for human health and wellness as well. This has sparked interest in the scientific community, with studies being done to explore mycelium’s benefits for humans.

Why Pure Mycelium Matters

In shopping for mushroom products, it’s essential to understand that not all products are created equal. While some supplements are made the right way, others are little more than expensive starch.

Pure Mycelium™ is our unique approach at WholeSun Wellness. We begin by cultivating the mycelium itself to harness its full potential. Using a liquid culture, we are able to closely mimic the natural nutrient levels of mycelium grown in their native environments.

Our process ensures that the final product contains pure, thriving mycelium, with significant levels of naturally occurring compounds, and no filler materials.

In contrast, many others use a technique called “mycelium on grain” or MOG for short. Allowing mycelium to colonize and grow on grain cakes is cheaper and easier to mass produce. However, mycelium grown in this way may have lower levels of bioactive compounds overall, and may contain excess grain material, which doesn’t offer the same concentrated benefits.

For an in-depth exploration of the differences between these approaches, you can dive into our comprehensive guide on growing here.

The Synergy of Mycelium and Mushrooms: A Perfect Wellness Blend

As you can see, great mushroom products start way before the harvest. The fruiting bodies that get turned into powders or extracts are only as good as the mycelium that builds and supports them!

That’s why we take great pride in our Pure Mycelium™ at WholeSun Wellness. Because we know that there’s no shortcuts in nature or in making really great natural products. To deliver the highest quality mushroom extracts, packed with beta-glucans, polysaccharides, antioxidants and more, we knew we had to start at ground level—or should we say the underground level.

In Conclusion

Whether you’re looking for natural energy, support for your body’s defenses, or all the other benefits that mushrooms can provide, it’s essential to start with great mycelium. At WholeSun Wellness, we’re passionate about creating the best available mushroom products from the ground up, starting with our Pure Mycelium™.

To dive even deeper into the world of mushrooms and their incredible health advantages, explore our other blog posts, or explore our transparent cultivation process from beginning to end.

Ready to embark on a holistic wellness journey of your own? Get the benefits of great mycelium with our full range of mushroom extract products at our shop. Wishing you a happy and healthy season, reach out to us with any questions, we’re happy to help!

Author: WholeSun Wellness