The Science of Potency: Our Extraction Process

At Royal Mushroom, we believe a supplement is only as good as its bioavailability. You can have the highest quality mushrooms in the world, but if they aren't processed correctly, your body simply cannot absorb the active compounds.

Dual Extraction Method

We use both hot water and alcohol extraction to capture the full spectrum of beneficial compounds, including beta-glucans and triterpenes.

Third-Party Testing

Every batch is independently tested for purity, potency, and heavy metals to ensure you get exactly what's on the label.

Fruiting Body Only

We never use mycelium on grain. Our extracts come exclusively from the fruiting bodies where the highest concentration of active compounds reside.

Standardized Potency

Our extracts are standardized to contain minimum levels of beta-glucans and other active compounds for consistent, reliable results.

The Chitin Barrier: Why Raw Mushrooms Aren't Enough

Mushrooms are made of chitin—the same tough material found in the shells of lobsters and crabs. Human beings lack the enzyme (chitinase) to fully break down these cell walls in the gut.

To unlock the medicinal compounds, like Beta-glucans and Terpenes, we must use a professional extraction process to break the chitin barrier.

Our Dual-Extraction Method

We don't just "grind and cap." We utilize a rigorous Dual-Extraction process to ensure a full-spectrum final product.

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Hot Water Extraction (Decoction)

The Target: Water-soluble compounds, primarily Beta-D-Glucans.

The Process: Mushrooms are simmered in temperature-controlled vats to break down the chitin and pull out the immune-supporting polysaccharides.

2

Alcohol Extraction (Tincturing)

The Target: Non-water-soluble compounds, such as Triterpenoids and Ergosterols.

The Process: The remaining mushroom material is soaked in organic, food-grade alcohol. This is crucial for mushrooms like Reishi and Lion's Mane, where the most potent "brain-boosting" and "calming" compounds are only alcohol-soluble.

3

The Marriage

We combine these two extracts into a final high-potency liquid or concentrated powder. This ensures you get 100% of the mushroom's profile, exactly as nature intended, but in a form your body can actually use.

The Result

This ensures you get 100% of the mushroom's profile, exactly as nature intended, but in a form your body can actually use.

Bioavailability: Tinctures vs. Powders

Why do we emphasize tinctures? Because speed and absorption matter.

When you consume a liquid tincture, the active compounds bypass much of the slow digestive process, beginning absorption through the mucous membranes in the mouth and the stomach lining.

Expert Insight

Studies indicate that liquid extracts can have an absorption rate up to

5x higher than raw dried mushroom powder, which often passes through the digestive tract before the chitin can be fully broken down.

Scientific References & Clinical Data

We don't just claim expertise; we follow the data. Below are the foundational studies that guide our extraction protocols:

  • On Beta-Glucans & Immunity

    The role of dietary fiber and magnesium in the prevention of type 2 diabetes.

  • On Chitin & Digestibility

    Structure and biological functions of mushroom polysaccharides.

  • On Dual Extraction Synergy

    Extraction of bioactive compounds from medicinal mushrooms.