Knowledge · Ingredients
Medicinal mushrooms Every substance explained.
Organic extracts of Reishi, Cordyceps, Hericium, Shiitake and other medicinal mushrooms – with standardized polysaccharide content. Learn where they come from, how they are traditionally used and how to dose them.
Categories
Six groups – one principle: only what your body needs
Every ingredient has its own page with background, dosage and intake tips. Start with a category or search directly in the glossary.
Vitamins
From beta-carotene to vitamin K2 – with the FOPH reference value and maximum daily amount.
View categoryMinerals
Magnesium, zinc, iron, selenium & co. – in highly bioavailable compounds.
View categoryAmino acids
Building blocks for muscles, nerves and metabolism – from L-arginine to creatine.
View categoryPlant-based substances
Extracts and powders from plants, often standardised to their key active compound.
View categoryMedicinal mushrooms
Organic extracts from reishi, cordyceps, hericium and other mushrooms.
View categoryOther substances
Coenzyme Q10, omega-3, MSM, resveratrol – substances that don't fit neatly into any category.
View categoryGlossary
Medicinal mushrooms: 13 substances from A to Z
Medicinal mushrooms
Organic Enoki Extract
Enoki extract
Enoki (Flammulina velutipes) is a delicate medicinal mushroom from Asian cuisine with a high polysaccharide content.
Medicinal mushrooms
Organic Hericium Extract
Organic Hericium extract
Hericium erinaceus, also known as Lion's Mane, is an organically grown medicinal mushroom with a high polysaccharide content.
Medicinal mushrooms
Organic Tremella Fuciformis Extract
Organic Tremella Fuciformis Extract
Tremella fuciformis, also known as snow fungus, is a delicate medicinal mushroom grown organically.
Medicinal mushrooms
Organic Pleurotus Extract
Organic Pleurotus Extract
Pleurotus ostreatus, known as the oyster mushroom, is an organically grown medicinal mushroom with a high polysaccharide content.
Medicinal mushrooms
Organic Shiitake Extract
Organic Shiitake Extract
Shiitake (Lentinus edodes) is a world-famous culinary and medicinal mushroom grown organically.
Medicinal mushrooms
Organic Maitake Extract
Organic Maitake Extract
Maitake (Grifola frondosa) is an organically grown medicinal mushroom known for its high polysaccharide content.
Medicinal mushrooms
Organic Fomes Fomentarius Extract
Organic Fomes fomentarius Extr.
Fomes fomentarius, also known as tinder fungus or fire fungus, is a traditional organic-grown bracket fungus.
Medicinal mushrooms
Organic Coprinus Extract
Organic Coprinus extract 30%
Coprinus, also known as the shaggy ink cap, is a medicinal mushroom with a high protein and mineral content.
Medicinal mushrooms
Organic Reishi Extract
Organic Reishi Extract 30%
Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) is a time-honored medicinal mushroom that has been known in China for around 4,000 years.
Medicinal mushrooms
Organic Cordyceps Extract
Organic Cordyceps Extract 30%
Cordyceps is a traditional medicinal mushroom from the Tibetan Plateau, known as the Chinese caterpillar fungus.
Medicinal mushrooms
Organic Polyporus Extract
Organic Polyporus Extract 30%
Polyporus umbellatus, also known as the umbrella polypore, is a traditional medicinal mushroom with a long history in China.
Medicinal mushrooms
Hericium Powder
Hericium Erinaceus powder
Hericium is a medicinal mushroom whose powder is derived from the whole fruiting body of the Lion's Mane mushroom.
Medicinal mushrooms
Reishi Powder
Reishi powder
Reishi is a traditional medicinal mushroom from East Asia, whose powder is obtained from the whole fruiting body.
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Quality
How we choose our raw materials
Made in Switzerland
Every formula is made in our lab in Switzerland – only after you've placed your order.
Raw materials, tested multiple times
We choose our raw materials carefully. Each one is analysed and tested multiple times before it goes into a capsule.
No unnecessary additives
Your body only gets what it needs. As a carrier, we use only maltodextrin.
Within the maximum amounts
Dosing always stays within the maximum amounts approved in Switzerland – the configurator checks this automatically.
FAQ
What people often ask about our ingredients
How do I find out which ingredients are right for me?
The fastest way is with the online analysis: 15 questions about your everyday life, diet and goals – this creates a formula suggestion with the right dosage. If you want to know for sure, measure first with a lab test.
Can I combine ingredients freely?
Yes. In expert mode you choose every ingredient and its dosage yourself. The configurator makes sure every amount stays within the approved maximum.
Where do the raw materials come from?
We source our raw materials from vetted suppliers and test them multiple times before they're encapsulated in our lab in Switzerland. You'll find the origin on each ingredient's page.
Are the ingredients vegan?
Most of them, yes – for every ingredient you can see whether it's vegan or vegetarian. For certain substances like vitamin D3 or omega-3, we offer a vegan version.
What do reference value and maximum amount mean?
The reference value is the daily intake recommended by the Swiss Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH) for vitamins and minerals. The maximum amount is the legally approved daily upper limit for supplements.
An ingredient I'm looking for is missing – what should I do?
Write to us. We regularly add new raw materials, provided they're approved in Switzerland and meet our quality criteria.
Next step
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Developed with a medical advisory board.
We determine which raw materials we use and how we dose them together with doctors and scientists.
Dr. Piero Fontana
Scientist and entrepreneur
Partner, Dr. Fontana Lab GmbH
Dr. med. Manuel Puntschuh
Expert in longevity, internal medicine and digital medicine
Longhealth Basel
Dr. Roberto Pusinelli
Dr. Scienze Motorie e Sport
Owner Undertraining SAGL
Dr. med. Joris Budweg
FMH General Internal Medicine
Certified vitamin and nutrient coach
Dr. med. Constantin Weil v.d. Ahe
Medical director, physician for aesthetic medicine
Dr. med. Walter Seelig
Orthopaedic surgeon
