Are Mushroom Supplements Good for You?

Today, in a zeitgeist fixated on biohacking and self-optimization, mushrooms are now tools for functional wellness. We're well past foraging and sautéing. Now we embrace microdosing. We’re sipping on lion’s mane extract in our adaptogenic lattes and mixing non-GMO cordyceps into our post-workout smoothies, hoping it will enhance our cognitive function, boost our gut health, and upgrade our immune systems. Health care researchers are also exploring their potential applications, ranging from cancer therapies to supportive treatments for COVID-19.

For more mushroom coverage, check out our guides to the Best Mushroom Gummies, Best Mushroom Coffee, and WIRED's Mushroom Gifts.

Updated February 2026: I've added Ryze Mushroom Coffee and Onnit Shroom Tech Sport as new favorites. I've also included our testing methodology and updated information, prices, and links.

Functional mushrooms, often referred to as medicinal or adaptogenic, offer more than just nutritional value. The excitement surrounding ...