Doctor Life Mushroom Complex — 100 capsules

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Mushroom Complex

Mushroom Extract Complex

152,99 zł

Combines distinct mushroom fractions in one formula
Provides extracts with specified standardization levels
Complements a daily immune health routine

Overview

Functional mushrooms, with attention to the form of each ingredient. Mushroom Complex combines different species and types of material, from AHCC® mycelium to extracts and spores. The species is only part of the picture: the mushroom material used, extraction method, and compounds retained also matter.

At the heart of the formula / Mushroom Complex

Thoughtful support. Clear purpose.

01Combines distinct mushroom fractions in one formula
02Provides extracts with specified standardization levels
03Complements a daily immune health routine
04Fits a routine focused on energy and vitality
05Multiple extracts in one supplement

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Mushroom Complex

Made for your daily routine.

The formula specifies selected polysaccharide, triterpene, cordycepin, and echinacoside contents. It includes two reishi fractions, maitake D-Fraction®, and the cultured mycelial ingredient AHCC®, allowing the ingredients to be assessed beyond species names alone.

Cistanche adds a botanical component to the mushroom blend. Its standardized echinacoside fraction broadens the ingredient profile in one combined formula.

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Why do the different mushroom fractions matter?

Composition depends on the species, mushroom part, and extraction method. Polysaccharides, including beta-glucans, and triterpenes differ in structure and properties. The formula combines mycelium, extracts, and spores, with selected standardization details stated.

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What research informs Mushroom Complex?

Human studies have examined specific AHCC®, cordyceps, and Ganoderma preparations, while reviews cover mushroom beta-glucans in immune-related research. The studied amounts and extracts differ from this blend. Their findings explain the research background without establishing the finished product's effects.

Ingredients / Doctor Life

Every ingredient. Clearly explained.

Each ingredient, its form and quantity — in one place.

Ingredient amounts for the servings shown in the table.
Ingredient	1 capsule	3 capsules
AHCC® / Shiitake mycelium extract	100 mg	300 mg
Cordyceps extract	100 mg	300 mg
providing cordycepin [1%]	5 mg	15 mg
Chaga extract	100 mg	300 mg
providing polysaccharides [27%]	27 mg	81 mg
Reishi spores	75 mg	225 mg
providing triterpenes [8%]	6 mg	18 mg
Reishi extract	75 mg	225 mg
providing polysaccharides [20%]	15 mg	45 mg
providing triterpenes [4%]	3 mg	9 mg
Agaricus blazei extract	100 mg	300 mg
providing polysaccharides [40%]	40 mg	120 mg
Maitake extract	75 mg	225 mg
providing polysaccharides [30%]	22.3 mg	67 mg
Cistanche	50 mg	150 mg
providing echinacosides [30%]	15 mg	45 mg

*NRV: Nutrient Reference Value

Full ingredient list

Shiitake mycelium extract (Lentinus edodes); chaga extract (Inonotus obliquus); Agaricus blazei extract; Ganoderma lucidum extract; Grifola frondosa extract; Cistanche salsa; capsule shell: pullulan (bulking agent).

How to use

Part of your daily rhythm.

How to use

Take 3 capsules once or twice daily, preferably on an empty stomach, 20 minutes before a meal. The capsules may also be opened and their contents mixed into warm water or food.

Important information

Do not exceed the recommended daily serving. Food supplements should not replace a varied diet. A balanced diet and healthy lifestyle are recommended. Store at room temperature, out of reach of young children.

Science & sources

Understand the formula.

Research on functional mushrooms examines specific species, extracts, and fractions. These publications cover mushroom polysaccharides, AHCC®, and selected Cordyceps and Ganoderma preparations in relation to immune measures, well-being, and exercise performance. Findings for individual preparations do not establish the effects of the finished Mushroom Complex formula.

These publications concern the studied ingredients or formulas. They do not all evaluate the finished Doctor Life product, and research results do not guarantee individual outcomes.

01Immunological effect of active hexose correlated compound (AHCC) in healthy volunteers: a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial

Naoyoshi Terakawa et al.

Nutrition and Cancer (2008), 60(5), 643–651. DOI: 10.1080/01635580801993280; PMID: 18791928.

A double-blind, placebo-controlled trial examined AHCC® in healthy adults. Changes in dendritic cell numbers and function were observed after four weeks. The study used 3 g of AHCC® daily, not the finished Mushroom Complex formula.

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02Effects of fungal beta-glucans on health - a systematic review of randomized controlled trials

Marigoula Vlassopoulou et al.

Food & Function (2021), 12(8), 3366–3380. DOI: 10.1039/D1FO00122A; PMID: 33876798.

This review covered 34 randomized trials of mushroom beta-glucans, most focused on immune function. The preparations were generally well tolerated. The authors emphasize the importance of the source, structure, and preparation of each fraction, beyond the mushroom species alone.

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03Effect of Cs-4 (Cordyceps sinensis) on exercise performance in healthy older subjects: a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial

Steve Chen et al.

Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine (2010), 16(5), 585–590. DOI: 10.1089/acm.2009.0226; PMID: 20804368.

In a 12-week study of healthy adults ages 50–75, Cordyceps Cs-4 was associated with increased metabolic and ventilatory thresholds, with no change in VO2max. The study tested Cs-4, which differs from the extract used in Mushroom Complex.

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04A randomized, double-blind and placebo-controlled study of a Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharide extract in neurasthenia

Wenbo Tang et al.

Journal of Medicinal Food (2005), 8(1), 53–58. DOI: 10.1089/jmf.2005.8.53; PMID: 15857210.

A randomized trial in 132 participants assessed a Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharide extract over eight weeks. Fatigue and well-being scores improved compared with placebo. The study used a different Ganoderma preparation, not Mushroom Complex.

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FAQ / Mushroom Complex

Good questions. Clear answers.

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Does including more mushroom species automatically make a supplement better?

No. Species, mushroom part, extraction method, and compound composition matter more than the number of names. Standardization helps describe the ingredients but does not by itself prove efficacy.

Is mycelium inferior to the fruiting body?

Not inherently. Their compositions differ, and manufacturing matters. AHCC®, for example, is a cultured mycelial preparation studied in people. Evaluate the specific ingredient and evidence rather than the mushroom part alone.

Are polysaccharides the same as beta-glucans?

No. Beta-glucans are one group of polysaccharides. A stated polysaccharide percentage does not establish the same percentage of beta-glucans. The formula reports the specifications actually declared for each extract.

Does 300–600 mg of AHCC® reproduce the effects seen in studies?

That should not be assumed. One human trial used 3 g daily, more than this formula provides. Here, AHCC® is one component of a blend, so results from higher amounts cannot be transferred directly.

Why include both reishi extract and reishi spores?

They are different fractions of Ganoderma lucidum with different specified compound profiles. Their inclusion broadens the composition without implying that one is universally stronger.

Why include cistanche in a mushroom formula?

Cistanche is a plant, not a mushroom. Its echinacoside-containing extract adds a different botanical compound group alongside the mushroom polysaccharides and triterpenes.

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