Coriolus LONGEVITY

Ingredients: 90 vegan capsules, each containing 0.5 g of organic Coriolus extract (Trametes versicolor, DER 10:1, standardised to a minimum of 30% beta-glucans). Concentration: 10:1. Capsule shell: HPMC (plant-derived). No fillers, no maltodextrin, no magnesium stearate. 100% vegan.

Coriolus is among the most thoroughly characterised functional mushrooms in chemical terms. Its molecules have been described in the raw-material literature more intensively than those of many other species. A review published in “Materials” (2021) gathered data on the compounds present in the Trametes versicolor fruiting body and their architecture, treating this mushroom above all as a rich, well-documented source of bioactive substances at the chemical level.

Two families of molecules draw most of the attention from researchers of the raw material. The first are the polysaccharopeptides, complex structures in which a sugar chain is bound to a peptide part; in the literature they are described chiefly as PSK, also known as krestin, and as PSP.

The second are the β-glucans, polysaccharides with a characteristic chain and branching pattern. These compounds are among the best chemically described fractions in the entire mushroom world: their molecular weight, the way sugars are joined to peptides, and the conformation of the chain have all been documented, which makes coriolus a rewarding subject for studies of the material’s structure itself.

Let us be honest: these are studies of the raw material and its molecules, most often conducted in the laboratory, not of our supplement. They do not show that coriolus is a medicine or that it resolves any health problem on its own; they show what this mushroom is at the chemical level, how its PSK, PSP and β-glucans are built.

The fact that the composition can be described so precisely is, for us, a reason to care about the quality and consistency of the extract, not a basis for health promises. Bibliographic data: PubMed.

We work only with the fruiting body (not mycelium) of coriolus, in a 10:1 extract. Standardised to a minimum of 30% beta-glucans, raw material carrying the EUROFINS laboratory-group quality mark, every batch tested for, among other things, heavy metals and pesticide residues.

In a tightly closed package, in a dry, cool and dark place, away from direct light. Protect from moisture. Keep away from children. Shelf life 24 months from opening.

Consult your doctor before use if you take anticoagulant or antiplatelet medicines, immunosuppressive or antidiabetic medicines, have an autoimmune disease in an active phase, or are planning surgery or a dental procedure (stop the product at least 14 days beforehand). The product is not intended for pregnant or breastfeeding women or people under 18. Do not exceed the recommended daily serving; a food supplement must not replace a varied diet.

We will not answer “what it does”, because coriolus is a food supplement, not a medicine. Promising an effect on specific diseases or bodily functions would be against the law. What we can honestly say is what coriolus is: an earthy, lightly bitter fruiting-body extract with an exceptionally well-described composition (PSK, PSP, β-glucans), present in Far-Eastern culture for centuries as the “cloud mushroom”. What you make of that is up to you.

Both names describe the look of the fruiting body. Coriolus grows on wood in fan-shaped, concentrically banded layers in varying shades, and those shimmering, wavy bands resemble, on one hand, the feathers of a turkey’s tail (hence the Western name Turkey Tail) and, on the other, clouds in the sky, to which the Chinese Yun Zhi, the “cloud mushroom”, refers. These are vivid, cultural names about form and colour, not declarations of any properties.

LONGEVITY is the everyday, value line, a gentle entry into functional mushrooms, meant as a steady part of your diet. PRIME is a stronger, more concentrated variant for those who want a more intensive extract within a deliberate protocol. Both are built on the same raw material and the same care for quality; they differ in concentration and positioning. If you are just starting, choose LONGEVITY.

At Aloha Fungi we offer 3 forms of extract: powder, capsules and drops. The extract in powder and in capsules is the same. Capsules are vegan, the most convenient, but the least economical (the product weight is 20% lower than in the powder at the same price). Some of our clients have used both the powder and the drops; roughly half preferred the drops and half the powder. Choose the form that best fits your routine.

Yes. Mushrooms can be combined, each has its own time of day, e.g. Cordyceps in the morning, Reishi in the evening. That is why we sell them separately, so you can build your own plan. You can start with a single mushroom; we recommend 2-3 at once. Even one mushroom in your daily routine is better than none. Not sure which to choose? Take advantage of a free consultation.

A basic cycle lasts about 90 days, in Eastern tradition, that is how much time you give yourself to observe any new practice. After a full cycle you can assess whether the ritual fits your routine, and optionally reduce the serving. For prevention it is enough to take: 1-2 capsules a day 3-4x a week; 20 drops of tincture 3-4x a week; or 1-2 teaspoons of powder 3-4x a week. Consistency matters most.

Functional mushrooms are raw materials with a rich, well-documented composition: polysaccharides (including beta-glucans), phenolic compounds, terpenes, vitamins and bioelements. The fact that the composition can be described so precisely is, for us, a reason to care about the quality and consistency of the extract, not a basis for promises. We show what is in the raw material, the conclusions are yours to draw.

We do not have a crystal ball. A ritual with mushrooms is a long-term practice, not a one-off shot. In Eastern tradition the 90-day cycle is spoken of as the time in which you can first assess whether a given practice fits your routine. Some people feel good after just a few days, others need more time. Consistency matters most. Give yourself time and observe how your body responds.