How do you use mushroom powder? The simplest way is to stir one measured scoop into a drink you already have every day: water, coffee, tea, a smoothie or a bowl of oats. Mushroom powders are designed to disappear into food and drink, so the best routine is the one that fits your morning without extra steps. Mushroom Vitality+™ is built for exactly that: seven mushroom extracts and three adaptogens in one 1.96 g scoop, stirred into 8 oz of water or your favorite hot or cold recipe. Here is how to use it, what is inside, and ideas to keep it interesting.
Key takeaways
- The simplest way to use mushroom powder is to stir one measured scoop into a drink you already have every day.
- Mushroom Vitality+ is one scoop a day with 8 oz of water or your favorite hot or cold recipe.
- At one scoop a day, a 60-scoop tub lasts 60 days.
- It is caffeine-free, so it can go into coffee, tea or a caffeine-free drink alike.
What is mushroom powder?
Mushroom powder is made from dried functional mushrooms, the species valued for their natural compounds rather than for cooking, such as reishi, lion's mane, cordyceps and chaga. Good powders usually use extracts, which concentrate those compounds, and they list each mushroom on the label so you know what you are getting.
Powders have two advantages over capsules: you can take a larger serving without swallowing several pills, and you can fold them into something you enjoy. The trade-off is taste. Many mushroom extracts are earthy or bitter, which is why some powders add a bitter blocker.
Meet Mushroom Vitality+
Mushroom Vitality+ is a daily powder that supports natural energy and stamina and helps support the body's natural stress response.* Its turkey tail, shiitake and maitake support immune system function, and the formula may help support cognitive clarity and focus.* It is caffeine-free.
Here is one scoop (1.96 g), straight from the label:
| Ingredient | Per scoop |
|---|---|
| Lion's mane extract (mycelium, fruiting bodies) | 350 mg |
| Reishi extract (mycelium, fruiting bodies) | 200 mg |
| Cordyceps militaris extract (mycelium, fruiting bodies) | 200 mg |
| Shiitake extract (fruiting bodies) | 200 mg |
| Chaga extract (fruiting bodies) | 150 mg |
| Turkey tail extract (fruiting bodies) | 125 mg |
| Maitake extract (fruiting bodies) | 125 mg |
| Herbal adaptogen blend: ashwagandha root, Asian ginseng root, rhodiola root | 600 mg (blend total) |
The seven mushroom extracts are each shown with their own amount. The adaptogens come as one blend: blend totals are on the label; the amounts inside each blend are not. The only other ingredient is a natural bitter blocker to soften the earthy taste.
How to use Mushroom Vitality+ every day
Mushroom Vitality+ is one scoop a day with 8 oz of water or your favorite hot or cold recipe. The scoop is included in the tub. One tub holds 60 scoops, which is a 60-day supply at one scoop a day.
- Measure one level scoop. Use the included scoop rather than a kitchen spoon so the amount stays consistent.
- Add liquid first, then powder. Pour your drink, then sprinkle the scoop over the top; it mixes more easily than powder at the bottom of a dry mug.
- Stir or shake well. A small whisk, a milk frother or a shaker bottle gives the smoothest result.
- Keep the time consistent. Many people prefer the morning, as part of a coffee or breakfast routine. The label sets no required time of day.
- Close the lid tightly. Store the tub in a cool, dry place so the powder does not clump.
Ten ways to use mushroom powder
Because it is caffeine-free, it can go into coffee, tea or a caffeine-free drink alike. Some favorite ways to use a scoop:
- Morning coffee. Stir into brewed coffee or a latte; the roast flavor pairs naturally with earthy mushrooms.
- Black or green tea. A gentle way to start the day.
- Matcha latte. Whisk the scoop in with the matcha.
- Hot cocoa. Cocoa hides earthy notes well, which makes it a good evening option.
- Smoothies. Banana, cocoa, peanut butter or berries all mask the taste.
- Protein shake. Add it to your post-workout shaker.
- Overnight oats. Stir it into the oats with the liquid the night before.
- Golden milk. Warm milk with turmeric, cinnamon and ginger.
- Bone broth or miso soup. A savory option for anyone who prefers it over sweet drinks.
- Plain water. The simplest route, and the one on the label.
For hot recipes, stir the powder into the finished drink or dish rather than cooking it for a long time.
Who should check with a doctor first
The label's caution stays exactly as written: if you are pregnant, nursing, allergic, have a medical condition or are taking any medications, consult a doctor before using this or any other dietary supplement. The adaptogen blend includes ashwagandha, Asian ginseng and rhodiola, which are worth mentioning to your doctor or pharmacist if you take prescription medicine. Do not use the product if it has been opened or tampered with, and keep it out of reach of children.
Mushroom Vitality+ is third-party tested, every batch, for purity and potency, and made in an NSF-certified, GMP-certified, FDA-registered U.S. facility. Read more on our standards page.
Frequently asked questions about how to use mushroom powder
Can you put mushroom powder in coffee?
Yes. Coffee is one of the most popular ways to use mushroom powder, and Mushroom Vitality+ can be stirred into hot or cold drinks. Since it is caffeine-free, it adds no extra caffeine to your cup.
How much mushroom powder should I take a day?
Follow the label of the product you use. For Mushroom Vitality+, that is one scoop (1.96 g) a day with 8 oz of water or your favorite recipe.
What does mushroom powder taste like?
Most mushroom extracts taste earthy and slightly bitter. Mushroom Vitality+ includes a natural bitter blocker, and coffee, cocoa or a smoothie hides any remaining earthiness well.
When is the best time to take mushroom powder?
Any consistent time works. Many people use it in the morning with coffee or breakfast; the label sets no required time of day.
How long does a tub of Mushroom Vitality+ last?
The 117 g tub holds 60 scoops, which is a 60-day supply at one scoop a day.
Related reading from our Wellness Hub
- Lion's Mane vs Reishi vs Cordyceps: What Each Mushroom Does
- Mushrooms for Focus and Immune Support: The Beta-Glucan Connection
- Adaptogens 101: What Is an Adaptogen? Ashwagandha and Mushrooms
Sources
- Dai X et al. Consuming Lentinula edodes (shiitake) mushrooms daily improves human immunity: a randomized dietary intervention in healthy young adults. Journal of the American College of Nutrition, 2015.
- NCCIH: Asian Ginseng
- NCCIH: Rhodiola
- NCCIH: Ashwagandha
Individual results vary.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
