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Where to Buy High-Quality Lion’s Mane Mushroom - Lucid™

Where to Buy High-Quality Lion’s Mane Mushroom

Its sweet, delicate flavor means that the Lion’s Mane mushroom is highly sought after and sometimes difficult to find. Lion’s Mane supplements are equally as popular, promising a slew of brain and body-boosting benefits.  Its cognition-enhancing benefits are still being explored, but anecdotal reports are consistent: Lion's Mane is one of the best nootropic mushrooms for enhancing both focus and memory.  The question is–where do you find it and how do you verify its quality? If you’re wondering where to buy the best Lion’s Mane supplements, you’re in the right place.  This is what you need to know: What is...

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Kat Austin
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Side Effects of Mushroom Coffee: What to Consider Before You Try It

Mushroom coffee, a blend of medicinal mushrooms and coffee, is known for its health benefits, but what are the side effects of mushroom coffee? While generally mild, some negative side effects of mushroom coffee include digestive issues, allergic reactions like rashes, and potential interactions with medications. For some, mushroom coffee may cause diarrhea or trigger an allergic reaction. Understanding these risks can help you make informed decisions. Read on to explore the side effects of mushroom coffee , or jump to specific concerns like allergies and digestive discomfort below. Side Effects of Mushroom Coffee: What to Consider Before You Try...

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Kat Austin
Best Time to Take Cordyceps (+ Expert Tips for Best Effects) - Lucid™

Best Time to Take Cordyceps (+ Expert Tips for Best Effects)

With modern research advancing, Cordyceps is no longer a mushroom of mystery. This ancient medicine turned nootropic mushroom supplement is gaining popularity across the world thanks to purported benefits like improved athletic performance and enhanced focus.  We've touched quite a bit on what Cordyceps is and Cordyceps benefits, but now we want to answer another important question about how to integrate Cordyceps into your wellness routine–When's the best time to take Cordyceps each day?  You'll be happy to know that there's a lot of leniency in Cordyceps dosing, you just need to consider your intended purpose for taking this functional...

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Kat Austin
Benefits of Mushroom Coffee (& Quality Standards That Matter) - Lucid™

Benefits of Mushroom Coffee (& Quality Standards That Matter)

Mushroom coffee, as popular as it's becoming, is still a bit of an ambiguity right now. Are we putting mushrooms in our regular morning cup? Or is the brew made entirely of coffee-esque mushrooms? Most importantly–why? What are the benefits of mushroom coffee that make it worth giving this shroomy cup a shot?  The answer is basically this–mushrooms are magical. (And no, we don't mean magical like you'll take a trip to Wonderland. But magically beneficial for supporting energy, immunity, cognitive clarity, and more–if "magical" means "scientifically significant.") Okay, so the answer is a little more complex than "magic"–but intriguing...

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