Why Four is More: The Power Behind Our Functional Mushroom Blend

The Rise of Functional Mushrooms

Over the past few years, mushrooms have gone from something you scrape off your pizza to centre stage in the world of wellness. Functional mushrooms and adaptogens are now staples in supplement routines everywhere, touted for everything from brain fog to burnout. And yes, a few of them even live up to the hype.

But here’s the challenge: with a tidal wave of mushroom products flooding the market, how do you know what actually works?

Because let’s be honest—when it comes to mushrooms, more isn’t always better. Sometimes, more just means muddled.

Meet the Functional Four

Our mushroom blend is built around four thoroughly researched, purposefully chosen extracts. Not ten, not twelve. Just four. But don’t let the simplicity fool you—these are heavy hitters:

Lion’s Mane (Hericium erinaceus)

Supports cognitive function, focus, and nerve regeneration. Think clarity, not chaos.

Cordyceps (Cordyceps sinensis CS-4)

Boosts cellular energy, stamina, and oxygen utilisation. Perfect for keeping your mitochondria—and your morning runs—on track.

Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum)

Calms the nervous system, supports immune balance, and promotes restful sleep. The adaptogen’s adaptogen.

Chaga (Inonotus obliquus)

A powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. Nature’s own free radical firefighter.

Together, they offer a synergistic spectrum of support for brain, body, immunity, and energy—all in one precisely measured blend.

Why Not More Mushrooms?

It’s tempting to believe more mushrooms equal more benefits. But in a 500mg capsule, there’s only so much room. Stuff in ten different ingredients, and you often end up with doses too low to be useful.

Now, to be fair, there is a place for strategic synergy and supportive ingredients in smaller doses—we’ve built our Stack Packs around that very idea, using well-dosed hero ingredients paired with complementary cofactors to amplify results.

But our mushroom blend isn’t about layering trace amounts of trend-driven fungi. It’s about depth and efficacy. Each of our four mushrooms is included at 100mg of high-ratio extract—not raw powder. That’s the concentrated equivalent of up to 2g of raw mushroom per ingredient, all derived from the parts of the mushroom that matter: the fruiting body.

More importantly, they’re not just coexisting—they're working together. This is synergy based on clinical logic, not kitchen-sink formulation.

Extracts vs. Powders – Why It Matters

Not all mushroom supplements are created equal. In fact, many are little more than mushroom-flavoured filler.

Here’s what sets ours apart:

• Dual Extraction: We use both hot water (for polysaccharides and beta-glucans) and alcohol (for triterpenes and other fat-soluble compounds) to extract the full spectrum of bioactive compounds.
  
• High Extraction Ratios: Lion’s Mane and Chaga are extracted at 15:1, Reishi at 20:1. That means up to 20g of mushroom go into every gram of extract.
  
• 100% Fruiting Bodies: No mycelium, no starch, no rice flour—and absolutely no sneaky cutting agents like maltodextrin. Just pure, concentrated mushroom extract.
  
• Certified Organic: All our mushrooms are certified organic in the EU. Because purity starts at the source.
  

We test each batch for contaminants before extraction. Only when the mushrooms are at their peak are they hand-harvested, sun-dried or dehydrated, and then extracted and spray-dried into a potent, soluble powder.

Why China? Why Estonia? Why Now?

Let’s get this out of the way: Yes, China produces a lot of mushrooms. Some of it is superb. Some of it is... not.

We spent nearly two years vetting suppliers, rejecting many before finding a select group of organic farms that meet our strict standards. These aren’t factory farms—they’re skilled cultivators using natural substrates, open-air greenhouses, and traditional techniques that prioritise the health of the fungi (and the planet).

• Reishi is grown on Chinese linden hardwood logs
  
• Lion’s Mane is cultivated on organic cotton seed hulls
  
• Cordyceps (CS-4 strain) is a standardised, fermented mycelium product grown on millet substrate—the most clinically studied and validated form available
  
• Chaga is wild-harvested from the pristine birch forests of Estonia by a mycologist-led native team
  

The result? Potent extracts with clinically relevant levels of beta-glucans, polysaccharides, triterpenes, and even adenosine, amino acids, vitamins, and trace minerals in the case of Cordyceps CS-4.

We go where the best mushrooms are—not where it’s easiest to cut corners.

Stack Smart – Build Your Routine With Purpose

Our Functional Four Mushroom Blend is designed to be a daily staple—a base layer of adaptogenic support covering cognition, immune function, stress resilience, and energy. But if you’ve got specific health goals, smart stacking can help you dial in even more precise results.

Here’s how to build targeted protocols using our range:

Focus & Cognitive Clarity

Stack with:

• Full Spectrum Lion’s Mane – For additional neuro-support and NGF stimulation.
  
• Zenergy – Liquid Energy & Nutrient Support – A comprehensive dose of bioavailable B-vitamins, amino acids, and adaptogens to fuel brain and body.
  

Why it works:
The Lion’s Mane in the Functional Four lays the foundation for cognitive performance. Adding more concentrated Lion’s Mane and nutrient-rich Zenergy can help sharpen mental clarity, support long-term brain health, and sustain focus throughout the day.

Stress Reduction & Resilience

Option A – Daily Stress Support (Daytime focus):
Stack with:

• Shilajit + Ashwagandha – Pure Activated Blend – Supports cortisol balance, mental calm, and physical resilience.
  

Why it works:
The Reishi and Chaga in the Functional Four already help regulate immune and nervous system function. Adding Ashwagandha and Shilajit enhances the adaptogenic effect, targeting hormonal and cellular stress responses. Great for day-to-day balance.

Option B – Recovery & Deep Sleep (Nighttime focus):
Stack with:

• LUNA – Anabolic Sleep Stack Pack
  

Why it works:
If sleep is your weak spot—or you're under long-term physical or mental stress—LUNA may cover all the bases on its own. It includes adaptogens, sleep support, and recovery-focused ingredients. Paired with the Functional Four, it offers around-the-clock stress support, but for many, LUNA alone may be sufficient as a standalone nighttime solution.

Energy & Physical Performance

Option A – Daily Endurance & Vitality:
Stack with:

• Shilajit + Cordyceps – Pure Activated Blend – Targets mitochondrial energy and physical stamina.
  

Why it works:
Cordyceps in the Functional Four supports ATP production and oxygen efficiency. Pairing it with our activated Shilajit blend reinforces this at a cellular level, making it ideal for active lifestyles, high-demand jobs, or chronic fatigue support.

Option B – Intense Physical Output / Training Days:
Stack with:

• FUEL – Performance Booster Stack Pack
  

Why it works:
FUEL is already a comprehensive performance formula, stacked with ergogenic aids, adaptogens, and energy cofactors. It’s designed to stand on its own.
If you’re already using FUEL, there’s no need to double up unless you’re looking for additional long-term adaptogenic support. In that case, Functional Four can add underlying endurance and recovery benefits—but it’s not a must-have for everyone.

Immunity & Recovery

Stack with:

• Elevate D3 – Essential immune modulator, especially during winter or high-stress periods.
  
• Probiotic – Liquid Gut Health – Supports the microbiome, which is deeply connected to immune regulation.
  

Why it works:
Reishi and Chaga are both immunomodulatory mushrooms with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Pair them with vitamin D3 and gut support for a more robust, system-wide approach to immunity—especially during seasonal transitions or times of stress.

Joint Health & Inflammation

Stack with:

• Flex – Liquid Joint Support – Anti-inflammatory and mobility-boosting formula.
  

Why it works:
Chaga is known for its anti-inflammatory activity. Adding Flex supports connective tissue health and helps manage physical recovery and joint stress, especially for active individuals or those with inflammatory concerns.

The Takeaway

Whether you’re after sharper focus, deeper sleep, better performance or more resilience—your Functional Four blend is the foundation. From there, you can build up with targeted stacks using science-backed, synergistic additions from the One Life range.

Thoughtfully blended. Honestly made. Intelligently stacked.

Conclusion: Thoughtfully Blended, Honestly Made

We didn’t set out to make the flashiest mushroom blend. We set out to make the most honest one.

That means:

• 100mg per extract, yes—but of high-ratio, dual-extracted, fruiting body mushrooms
  
• Sustainable sourcing from vetted partners
  
• Zero cutting agents, zero filler, zero compromise
  
• Certified organic, third-party tested, and built for daily use
  

Could we have stuffed in more ingredients? Sure. But when it comes to adaptogenic blends, more often means less. And we believe that going deep—with a few exceptional mushrooms at proper doses—is far more powerful than going wide with a long list of labels.

Four is more. And that’s the whole point.