"I am 73 and still enjoy outdoor adventures climbing and hiking. I have noticed an improvement in my endurace since starting Respire. It is helping."
"...I also feel like my breathing has improved during workouts."
Cordyceps has been used for centuries in Chinese and Tibetan medicine for respiratory support. It supports cellular energy production and oxygen utilization, which is why it's the mushroom most associated with breathing and endurance. We use an 8:1 concentrated extract.
Adaptogenic (stimulating)
Protects mitochondria via ROS scavenging, increased antioxidase activity, & inhibition of mitochondrial swelling
Stimulates lactic acid dehydrogenase; increases free radical scavenging activity after exercise; increases VEGF activity
Increases NK cells, IFN-γ, and IL-2. Attenuates IgE production; reduces eotaxin, ICAM-1, IL-4, IL-5, IL-13 production.
Suppresses NF-kB activity; decreases iROS/PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway activity
Neurotransmitter modulating
Regulates dopamine & serotonin levels, improving neuronal signaling and stress resilience
Inhibits airway remodeling via down-regulation of TGF-β
Vasorelaxant via production of endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS)
Reishi is traditionally used in Chinese medicine to ‘replenish Qi’. Modern research supports its role as an adaptogen and its effect on a healthy inflammatory response. Clinical trials on a combination of reishi and cordyceps show improved exercise recovery in athletes.
Modulates cortisol signaling & the HPA axis
Inhibits histamine release; modulates Th1/Th2 polarization; inhibits neuraminidase; promotes NK cell and cytotoxic T cell activity
Neuroinflammation modulating
Modifies microbiome composition, inhibits inflammasome activation, and enhances peripheral immune regulation, modulating neuroinflammation
Oyster mushroom is best known as a delicious food, and is rich in immune modulating polysaccharides and in ergothioneine, and antioxidant it accumulates in unusually high levels.
Increases NK cells; modulates IgE production; reduces eosinophilia
Inflammation modulating (topically)
β-glucan-induced modulation of inflammation
Neuroprotective; antioxidant
Reduces neuronal oxidative stress via ergothioneine
Lucidum Medicinals is the only mushroom brand founded and formulated by physicians. Dr. Anna brings her decade of experience in mycology and natural medicine to each formulation so that every patient gets what they need, and none of what they don’t. See what other practitioners are saying about Lucidum formulas below.
Our mushrooms are tested extensively to guarantee not only safety but potency. Each is tested for key active ingredients, like beta-glucans and terpenoids, as well as for the absence of the alpha-glucans you would find in myceliated grains or “full spectrum” mushroom products.
We use potent 100% fruiting body only, so you get the most out of each mushroom. What we know as a mushroom is the fruiting body - what we see above ground, and can harvest in the wild. The below-ground mycelium part of the fungus has no traditional use, and, crucially, cannot be separated from what it’s growing on. Commercial mycelium products are grown on fermented grain - which makes up a substantial portion of the final product.
Our formulas are carefully crafted for each body system, informed by available scientific evidence and traditional use, using only the mushrooms that matter. Other brands sell either single mushrooms or “blends” that throw the kitchen sink at you. Single mushrooms lack synergism, while blends with 5+ ingredients lack focus and specificity.
The active molecules in mushrooms are a major component of the fungal cell wall, making them hard to digest and absorb. Our formulas use fruiting body extracted in water and alcohol that is easy to absorb and highly bioavailable so you get the most out of your mushroom medicine.
Mushrooms and natural medicine are not a trend for us - we founded Lucidum Medicinals on a backbone of 10+ years of experience in mycology and natural medicine. We use mushrooms to support a deep life of connection, love, and vitality for our families, our communities, and our patients. We hope you will too.
Dr. Anna Sitkoff, ND
Naturopathic Physician
Co-founder, Chief Science Officer
I first encountered medicinal mushrooms over 10 years ago during my father’s treatment for leukemia, which changed the course of my life.
In the 10 years since, I:
Started educating the public and professionals about medicinal mushrooms
Completed research on medicinal mushrooms and leukemia cells and published in the Journal of Immunology
Wrote the Medicinal Mushrooms chapter in The Textbook of Natural Medicine
Opened the doors of my naturopathic practice
Finally, I founded Lucidum Medicinals to provide effective mushroom formulas to my patients, my colleagues, and to you.
Using our Formulas Successfully
Targeted support for key systems
Immune system
Nervous system
Respiratory system
Take your formula for 90 days
Use the loading dose: 6 capsules daily
Benefits have been accumulating
Reassess your daily dose
Continue compounding benefits
DOSAGE INFORMED BY CLINICAL TRIALS
VERIFIED ACTIVE INGREDIENTS
Frequently asked questions
Each of our formulas is designed with the same total dose of 3g daily (6 capsules), and each formula label has specifics for the optimal number of doses per day, and timing. We recommend taking 3g total, daily, for at least 3 months in order to get the best results; after 3 months, you can consider reducing your dose to 1.5g total, daily, though benefits will continue to accrue at the therapeutic dose of 3g total daily. Benefits will usually diminish within a few weeks if you stop taking a formula.
Both the RESPIRE and NEUROADAPT formulas are okay to take with food, but we recommend taking the IMMUNE formula away from food (liquids are okay) so that the active constituents can interact directly with the intestinal lining without interference. In general, optimal immune benefits from any medicinal mushroom are achieved on an empty stomach. Notably, we do not recommend blending our mushrooms with coffee, tea, or chocolate under any circumstances to prevent interference from tannins and other compounds found in these plants.
Every batch of mushrooms is tested to a minimum potency standard based on the beta glucan content of each mushroom, as well as mushroom-specific constituent concentrations. Mushrooms are also tested to confirm the absence of alpha-glucans, a marker for contamination with mycelium or growth substrate. You can learn more about these standards here.
In short, it means certain active constituents are concentrated 8-10x compared to a typical extract. Let’s use 8:1 as an example (like our Cordyceps powdered extract found in the RESPIRE formula). Fruiting body is harvested, dried, and extracted in water and/or alcohol before being powdered. If you start with 1g of dried mushroom, and the powdered extract yields 1g, this is a 1:1 extract. If the same 1g of powdered extract was obtained from 8g of pre-extracted dried mushroom, we call it 8:1, representing an 8x concentration. With mushrooms, this process leads to lower levels of beta-glucans but much higher levels of other key constituents like terpenes, which is why we use concentrated extracts specifically for Lion’s mane, Reishi, and Cordyceps, depending on the formula.
Absolutely - each formula is designed to be complimentary, with the following note: both the NEUROADAPT and RESPIRE formulas offer some immune benefit, though they are not as strong as the IMMUNE formula. If you decide to take both NEUROADAPT and RESPIRE, you don’t need to take IMMUNE in addition. Combining the IMMUNE formula with either NEUROADAPT or RESPIRE, or RESPIRE with NEUROADAPT is quite impactful in our clinical experience.
On the optimal dose of 3g total, daily, of each formula, you will experience most of the benefit after 3 months. Additional benefits often continue to accrue over time.
Many brands sell either single mushrooms or “blends” that throw the kitchen sink at you. Single mushrooms lack synergism, while blends with more than 5 mushrooms lack focus and specificity. Our formulas are carefully crafted for each body system, informed by available scientific evidence and traditional use, using only the mushrooms that matter.
If you're a practitioner or have a retail location, we'd love to work with you. Potential wholesale partners can reach out to us at hello@lucidummedicinals.com, or fill out this form to request samples and sales materials. We look forward to hearing from you!
Have a questions we haven't answered? Ask us at hello@lucidummedicinals.com
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Kingston, WA 98346
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