Whole Earth & Sea Natural Factors - Whole Earth & Sea Super Mushroom, 60 vcaps
Natural Factors Whole Earth & Sea Super Mushroom - Combines 6 organic, non-GMO mushrooms, beta glucan and nutrient-dense Farm Fresh Factors to create a bioenergetic immune and energy support. A source of fungal polysaccharides with immunomodulating properties. Used to help support the immune system, and as an adaptogen to help increase energy and resistance to stress (in case of mental and physical fatigue related to stress).
Price
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Why people keep reordering it
- Clean fuel
- Quality protein and greens without the junk.
- Easy to mix
- Blends smooth into water, milk or a smoothie.
- Recovery and everyday nutrition
- Supports muscle, energy and filling dietary gaps.
Best suited to: a daily immune baseline through winter, someone training hard or travelling often, vegans who want this in a capsule, not a coffee.
What the research supports
One capsule holds 250 mg of Wellmune beta-glucan from baker's yeast, plus six mushrooms at 50 mg each. The bottle is a two-month supply.
Studies use 250 mg of Wellmune beta-glucan a day.
- Immunity (evidence: moderate, from randomized controlled trial, meta-analysis)
- Beta-1,3/1,6-glucan from baker's yeast primes immune cells to respond faster to everyday physical stress. Trials at 250 mg a day measured higher immune cell activity and better self-reported wellbeing.
- Stress (evidence: limited, from randomized controlled trial)
- The mushroom blend is framed as an adaptogen, helping the body cope with everyday stress. At 50 mg each, cordyceps and reishi sit far below the 1000 to 3000 mg used in their studies.
Read the literature: Immunity on PubMed, Stress on PubMed.
Is it right for you
Worth it if
- a daily immune baseline through winter
- One capsule delivers the 250 mg of Wellmune beta glucan that its own trials were run on.
- someone training hard or travelling often
- The beta glucan research was done specifically in adults under physical and lifestyle stress.
- vegans who want this in a capsule, not a coffee
- The capsule is cellulose based and the mushrooms are certified organic, with reishi concentrated 30 to 1.
Look elsewhere if
- someone shopping specifically for lion's mane
- a single ingredient lion's mane at 1000 to 3000 mg a day, since 50 mg will not reproduce what those studies did.
- anyone who reacts badly to yeast
- a mushroom derived beta glucan formula, because the 250 mg in here comes from baker's yeast.
- someone who wants reishi for evening calm
- a standalone reishi extract at gram level doses, taken in the evening.
What to expect
Nothing perceptible. Beta glucan acts on immune cell readiness, which you only ever notice as an absence, so judge it after two or three months of daily use rather than after a week.
How it compares
- Compared with a straight mushroom blend at 1000 mg or more per capsule
- Brings the one beta glucan in this category with a matched human trial dose behind it, rather than a larger but less tested pile of mushroom powder. The tradeoff: The six mushrooms are token amounts, so if the mushrooms themselves are why you are shopping, this is the wrong bottle.
Product details
- Medicinal ingredients
- Organic chaga (Inonotus obliquus) (whole), Organic lion’s mane (Hericium erinaceus) (whole), Organic maitake (Grifola frondosa) (whole), Organic shiitake (Lentinula edodes) (whole) and 13 more
- Ingredient form
- vcaps
- Servings per container
- 60
- Suggested use
- 1 capsule daily, with food to avoid digestive upset, or as directed by a health care practitioner. Use for a minimum of 4 weeks to see beneficial effects.
- Country of manufacture
- Canada
- Independent testing
- ISURA
- Certifications
- Non-GMO, Made in Canada
- Storage
- Store in a cool, dry place
- Brand
- Whole Earth & Sea
How to take it
1 capsule daily, with food to avoid digestive upset, or as directed by a health care practitioner. Use for a minimum of 4 weeks to see beneficial effects.
- Store in a cool, dry place away from direct light.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Consult a practitioner if you are pregnant, nursing or on medication.
Ingredients
Each vegetarian capsule contains
- Wellmune® Beta-1,3/1,6-Glucan (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) (whole)
- 250 mg
- MycoFusions® Activated Mushroom Complex: Organic cordyceps (Ophiocordyceps sinensis) (whole)
- 50 mg
- Organic chaga (Inonotus obliquus) (whole)
- 50 mg
- Organic lion’s mane (Hericium erinaceus) (whole)
- 50 mg
- Organic maitake (Grifola frondosa) (whole)
- 50 mg
- Organic shiitake (Lentinula edodes) (whole)
- 50 mg
- Organic reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) 30:1 extract (whole)
- 50 mg
- Farm Fresh Factors®
- 200 mg
- Our Farm Fresh Factors®
- starts with fresh raw plants, processed using our EnviroSimplex® method to retain and intensify the total goodness of whole food into rich living food.
- Active Vegetables
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- organic kale, organic alfalfa, organic cilantro leaf, organic parsley, caperberry, sprouted garlic, organic artichoke, organic black radish, organic dandelion, barley grass, pepper, organic celery seed, organic beetroot, organic tomato;
- Cruciferous Vegetables
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- A broad spectrum of fully active glucosinolates and myrosinase enzymes from wasabi rhizome (Wasabia japonica) and fresh freeze-dried sprouted broccoli, organic upland cress, daikon, red radish, organic cauliflower, organic cabbage,organic arugula, organic watercress leaf;
- Ultra Fruit Polyphenols
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- grape, pomegranate, strawberry, organic cranberry, organic blueberry, raspberry, bilberry, organic Indian gooseberry, schizandra berry, red orange, organic açai berry;
- Herbals and Plants
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- Theracurmin® curcumin, organic decaffeinated green tea extract, organic milk thistle, organic ginger rhizome, organic echinacea, marigold, organic oregano, organic peppermint, organic spearmint;
- Whole Plant Sea Vegetables
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- organic spirulina, organic chlorella, red algae, blue green algae, kelp, Dunaliella salina.
Non-medicinal ingredients
Vegetarian capsule (carbohydrate gum [cellulose], purified water), vegetable lubricant (palm), microcrystalline cellulose. Super Mushroom combines six organic mushrooms, Wellmune® beta glucan, and our nutrient-dense Farm Fresh Factors to create a vital bioenergetic immune and energy support formula. The powerful and synergistic effect of six mushrooms – maitake, shiitake, reishi, cordyceps, chaga, and lion’s mane – provides a rich source of biologically active mycelia. Each mushroom has well-known health benefits that support immunity, energy,and cognitive health, as well as stress management. The addition of beta glucans and Farm Fresh Factors supports overall health and wellness by boosting the body’s immunity.
Free from
Contains no artificial colours, preservatives, or sweeteners; no dairy, starch, sugar, wheat, gluten, yeast, soy, corn, egg, fish, shellfish, animal products, salt, tree nuts, or GMOs. Suitable for vegetarians/vegans.
Interactions and cautions
- Medications
- May interact with certain prescription medications. Review with your pharmacist if you take daily medication.
- Timing
- Separate from medications by 2 to 4 hours unless directed otherwise by a healthcare practitioner.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Consult a healthcare practitioner before use if pregnant or breastfeeding.
- General
- Use only as directed. Discontinue and consult a practitioner if you experience an adverse reaction.
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. Consult a healthcare practitioner before use. Free certified advisors are available at 1-888-386-1211, Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm PT.
Questions about Natural Factors - Whole Earth & Sea Super Mushroom
- Is this the genuine, authentic product?
- Yes. It is identical to what you would pay full price for anywhere else, sourced through our authorized supplier relationships.
- How is the price below retail?
- We buy direct, with nobody in the middle taking a cut, and we sell it for close to what we paid. You see the price privately because you have unlocked the Vault.
- How fast does it ship?
- Orders placed before 12pm PT are processed the same day and ship within two business days. Shipping is free over $89, and a flat $9.95 under that.
- Can I return it?
- You have 30 days after it arrives to request a return. Product must be unused, in its original packaging, with proof of purchase, and return shipping is paid by you. Find it cheaper anywhere in Canada and we will match the price.