Three mushrooms. Three completely different things. Here's what each one actually does — and why all three are in GOOD MORNING MOTHERFUNGI®.
Why three mushrooms and not one?
A lot of mushroom supplements focus on a single ingredient. One capsule of Lion's Mane. One tincture of Chaga. And there's nothing wrong with that approach — each of these mushrooms has its own distinct and well-researched benefits.
But the reason GOOD MORNING MOTHERFUNGI® uses all three is that they work on different systems. Lion's Mane targets the brain. Cordyceps targets energy production. Chaga targets immune defence and cellular protection. Together they cover the three things most people are actually trying to support in their daily lives: thinking clearly, having energy and not getting ill. There's no overlap and no redundancy — just three complementary mechanisms working in parallel.
Here's what each one does.
Lion's Mane — for your brain
Lion's Mane (Hericium erinaceus) is the most cognitively focused of the three. Its active compounds — hericenones and erinacines — have been shown in studies to stimulate the production of Nerve Growth Factor (NGF), a protein essential for the growth, maintenance and survival of neurons. Read our full Lion's Mane deep-dive here.
In practical terms, Lion's Mane is associated with:
- Improved focus and concentration
- Sharper memory and faster recall
- Reduced brain fog
- Mood support and reduced anxiety
- Neuroprotective effects — supporting long-term brain health
GOOD MORNING MOTHERFUNGI® contains 1,000mg of Lion's Mane fruiting body extract per serving.
Best for: focus, memory, brain fog, mood. The morning brain ingredient.
Chaga — for your immune system
Chaga (Inonotus obliquus) grows on birch trees in cold climates — Siberia, Northern Europe, Canada — and has been used in folk medicine across those regions for centuries. It looks nothing like a typical mushroom — more like a dark, irregular lump of charcoal on the side of a tree. But what's inside is remarkable.
Chaga has one of the highest ORAC scores — a measure of antioxidant capacity — of any natural food. It's dense in beta-glucans, polysaccharides and betulinic acid, which together support:
- Immune system modulation — supporting your defences without overstimulating them
- Powerful antioxidant protection against free radical damage
- Anti-inflammatory effects throughout the body
- Blood sugar regulation
- Skin health — protecting cells from oxidative stress and slowing signs of ageing
GOOD MORNING MOTHERFUNGI® contains 1,000mg of Chaga fruiting body extract per serving.
Best for: immunity, antioxidant protection, inflammation, skin health. The long game ingredient.
Cordyceps — for your energy
Cordyceps (Cordyceps militaris) has a fascinating and slightly alarming origin story — in nature it's a parasitic fungus that grows from insects. The cultivated version used in supplements is grown on plant-based substrates, but the folklore around it is part of what makes it so compelling.
Cordyceps first came to widespread attention in 1993 when a group of Chinese athletes broke multiple world records and their coach credited Cordyceps supplementation as part of their training regime. Whether or not the full story is as clean as it's been told, the research that followed has been genuinely interesting.
Cordyceps works primarily by improving the body's efficiency at producing ATP — adenosine triphosphate, the molecule your cells use for energy. It also improves oxygen utilisation, which is why it's particularly associated with physical endurance and lung health. Its key benefits include:
- Increased cellular energy production without stimulants
- Improved oxygen uptake and utilisation
- Enhanced physical endurance and stamina
- Reduced fatigue — physical and mental
- Libido and vitality support
- Immune-boosting and anti-inflammatory properties
GOOD MORNING MOTHERFUNGI® contains 1,000mg of Cordyceps fruiting body extract per serving.
Best for: energy, endurance, oxygen efficiency, vitality. The movement ingredient.
So which one do you need?
Honestly? Probably all three — which is exactly the point.
If you're primarily dealing with brain fog and focus: Lion's Mane is your priority. If you're getting ill frequently or dealing with chronic inflammation: Chaga is doing the most important work. If your energy is flat and you're physically fatigued: Cordyceps is where to start.
But in reality, these three things — cognitive function, immune health and energy — are so interconnected that separating them is slightly artificial. A poorly functioning immune system affects your energy. Chronic fatigue affects your cognitive function. Inflammation affects everything. Supporting all three systems simultaneously, daily, is a more complete approach than targeting one in isolation.
That's why GOOD MORNING MOTHERFUNGI® contains all three at 1,000mg each — 3,000mg of fruiting body extracts in total — alongside 1,000mg Korean Ginseng, 1,000mg Bacopa Monnieri, vitamins B, C and D at 100% of your recommended daily intake, and pea protein to aid absorption. 5,000mg of active ingredients per serving. Every one of them earning its place. Learn more about the adaptogens in the blend.
One level teaspoon (2g) per day. Add it to your coffee, matcha, smoothie, protein shake, overnight oats or yoghurt bowl. Unflavoured — works with everything, changes nothing.