chaga mushroom extract. organic
chaga. inflammation. oxidative stress. gut health.
in the jar.
*chaga extract 1:1 (fruiting body)
* certified organic ingredient.
>30% beta-d-glucan
<5% starch
50 grams. 50 servings.
serving size. 1tsp (1,000mg)
1,000mg authentic chaga mushroom extract / serving.
recommended 1-2x daily.
chaga, the mushroom of immortality, is one of the most anti-oxidant rich superfoods on the planet, topping the orac scale at approx. 140,000 and contains over 200 phytonutrients. chaga is used in functional medicine to boost the immune system, reduce inflammation and mitigate oxidative stress. chaga is shown to strengthen beneficial cytokins while reducing damaging cytokins such as TNF-a (tumor necrosis factor - alpha). this immunomodulating effect improves the body’s ability to fight pathogens while reducing the damaging effects of acute and chronic inflammation. chaga’s high fiber and anti-oxidant properties are especially helpful in improving conditions of the gut.
we do it right.
all roots apothecary mushroom extracts are certified organic and lab tested to verify beta-glucan content and therapeutic compounds. our mushrooms are grown on native substrates and are always extracted from the fruiting body. if you’re wanting the powerful benefits of performance mushrooms, choose organic extracts from the fruiting body to maximize both therapeutic compounds and bio-availibility.
extracts are better.
mushrooms are often dried and ground into a powder. this is cheapest way to produce a supplement, but it provides the least health benefits. essential beta-glucans need to be extracted from the cell walls of a mushroom. these cells are made of an indigestible fiber called chitin. the human body can’t easily absorb chitin, and so the beta-glucans end up passing through rather than being absorbed. extracts break down chitin, making beta-glucans available for absorption.
fruiting body has the good stuff.
fruiting body refers to the actual mushroom cap and stem. myceliated grain is the root system of a mushroom grown on top of a grain substrate resulting in approx. 50% roots, 50% filler, and 0% of real mushroom. mycelium is cheaper and faster to produce than waiting for a full proper mushroom. beta-glucans are found in the fruiting body, not the mycelium.
a boom and bastardization.
mushrooms have been around for a long time. the greeks labels mushrooms as “food for the gods” and hippocrates, circa 450bc, classified mushrooms as a potent anti-inflammatory. there are countless examples of mushrooms being recognized for their medicinal properties throughout history. performance mushrooms are becoming very popular in modern holistic health and western medicine for their and ability to calm the stress response, reduce inflammation, promote neurogenesis and plasticity, strengthen beneficial gut flora, support the immune system, fight pathogens, increase sustainable energy and much more. like most natural remedies that go mainstream, the mushroom industry is flooded with low quality products that testing low in beta-glucan and active compounds. when a mushroom tests high in polysaccharide, but low in beta-glucan content, it's basically an exotic potato. high in starch, low in therapeutic value, and deceptive above all. while the booming popularity of performance mushrooms is bringing mainstream attention to these healing enigmas, the bastardization of quality and authenticity makes it difficult to find a product that packs the therapeutic benefits found in nature. if you’re interested in the benefits of mushrooms, you should know what you’re getting.
See new review please. I changed this from one star to 4 because The company owner response couldn't have been better ❤️
I never had kidney problems before. 2 months later after regular 1/4 tsp a day I do. It slipped by me even though I'm ultra careful bc I trust every product from this company and love you guys for a long time ❤️ 😭
I was already reducing oxalates like turmeric and spinach and almonds bc of nausea but had no signs of pre-existing kidney issues on labs
Now i have oxalate crystal in urine, (also low iron sats and I'm taking shilajit how it my iron low? 😭 May be bc I was putting in coffee? But to be fair it's first time I had iron checked so no way of confirming if shilajit helping or not YET but it could be chaga/oxalates inhibit iron sat?)
I'll let you know if I am able to reverse and how I did it but for now
YOU REALLY NEED SOME KIND OF MEDICAL DISCLAIMER on this particular product. It's actually dangerous bc it's so potent. You are very ethical and I look fwd to seeing a change in advertising on chaga to include a warning to watch ur oxalates
Chaga mushroom (Inonotus obliquus) contains very high levels of oxalate, which can lead to acute oxalate nephropathy, a condition where oxalate crystals damage the renal tubules, resulting in acute kidney injury (AKI) or, in some cases, end-stage renal disease (ESRD) with prolonged, high-dose, or daily consumption.
Key details regarding Chaga and kidney health:
Risk Factors: High, daily, or long-term consumption of Chaga powder or extracts increases the risk of renal damage.
Mechanism of Damage: Chaga is high in oxalate (up to 14.2g/100g in some cases), leading to the deposition of calcium oxalate crystals in the kidney, which causes inflammation and renal fibrosis.
Symptoms of Toxicity: Symptoms can include generalized edema, oliguria (low urine output), nausea, fatigue, and signs of chronic kidney disease.
I wish people could see your response
I'm loyal for life now but I already liked you quite a bit before this too 🫂
So hard to find honest clean ethical products
Thanks for providing exceptional quality
This family owned products are amazing. I start drinking the Chaga with my coffee and I can feel the difference since day one. I'm a cancer survivor and I'm always looking for things that can help with my gut and inflammation.
Having in my coffee every morning. Taking to help with my psoriasis flair ups on my elbow area. Has helped.
Your Chaga extract has been a lifesaver. Back in August I had a major psoriasis flair. I have pustular psoriasis that is common on the hands and feet ( I only have it on my feet at the moment.) I am a hairdresser and it is like walking on glass. I saw that Chaga is good for the skin so after trying so many topical non- organic and organic products I decided to try something orally to work from the inside out. I am on the last of my 3rd jar. Jar 1&2 I would sometimes forget a day or 2 to take it and it would show in my skin. Now I will never miss a dose. My skin on my feet is so much better and so close to being healed. Tears streaming down my face because you have no idea how much your product has changed my well-being. I am a life long fan of your Chaga product. Thank you for your expertise. Sincerely ever thankful, Angela B. ( Anjy_hair )
To me, it tastes like mild coffee. I put some honey and oatmilk in it and think it's really good. When I drink it I have more energy and feel more alert. I think it gives me a boost. I don't know how to properly describe it, but I feel generally better overall when I drink it.
chaga mushroom extract. organic
The order shipped much faster than I had assumed considering the distance. Also everything was pleasantly wrapped. Thank you for the free samples!
I'm finding it hard to take. I put it in tea but it's very grainy and I don't like the texture.
The Chaga extract is great, as are most products here. They also have fabulous customer service, with very nice packages and little samples! (Which work, by the way.. Ibusually end up ordering what they send as a sample!)
My husband has diverticulitis and I had him drink some of the Chaga mushroom extract and his stomach immediately calmed down and by the next day not a single issue and no antibiotics were needed it’s amazing