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4.5
I'm a late stage breast cancer survivor, and brain fog has been a real and difficult part of my life in the 6 years since treatment (I'm still on tamoxifen, which studies show contributes to or causes cognitive difficulties - it most assuredly DOES).Brain fog, athletic recovery (I box and workout most days of the week), sleep, boosting my immune system, combatting fatigue, and of course, preventing cancer from returning are all reasons why I have been experimenting with different mushroom products.There are many studies that support the use of the mushrooms in this blend for helping the above.I like that this product comes with a scoop. It's easy enough to put a scoop in my coffee in the morning. It's a little earthy tasting and a little gritty, though if you keep it stirred, it's not bad. I see in the comments that many people can't taste it. I can. Sometimes I add a little more water to the last sip to make sure I can swirl it all up into the liquid, as it doesn't dissolve. I like that it's organic. The price point is reasonable.Focus: I have experienced fewer moments of getting lost in my own kitchen ("What am I doing? Why am I here?") while taking it. I've taken it daily for 2-3 weeks now. The brain fog has mostly lifted unless I don't sleep well.Sleep: I have been sleeping better, but this also coincides with sleeping in UA Recovery Sleepwear, which I now swear by. My fitbit average sleep score has gone from the low 70s to low 80s - which I reckon is like getting Bs instead of Cs in school.Athletic recovery: this has more to do with overall health, and sleep. Improvement in sleep means improved athletic recovery, as my diet is exemplary.Energy: my energy levels have been improved. It's not that I'm more energetic, but like the difference between walking around on a cloudy/drizzling day vs a sunny but cool one. I'm more awake, more focused, and the fatigue doesn't hit me as frequently. I feel more myself.Immune system boost: I have had a weak immune system since cancer treatments. So far this winter (now it's the end of January) I've been exposed to flus, colds, and the Noro virus and have just gotten a couple of colds that have been very annoying but not debilitating. Last winter I was sick every couple of weeks with something new. I also take 1000mg of vitamin C daily, and have ordered AHCC to start taking addition to this to further boost my immune system. AHCC did wonders for my immune system and to reduce the symptoms while going through chemotherapy. AHCC is a bit more miraculous, but very expensive. For a healthy immune system, I think that this mushroom blend would provide a very good boost, whereas for a more compromised one, I'd recommend AHCC either instead or in addition to this.Cancer prevention: so far so good. I recommend reading studies about the link between various mushrooms and cancer prevention. This is a long term thing. Certainly, anyone who has ever had cancer fears it coming back. The research shows that mushrooms of many kinds (including white button mushrooms) are helpful in prevention and some in treatments of cancers.Overall, I think that this is a good product, and an excellent way to get a variety of mushrooms which have definitely given my focus, energy, and immune system a boost. It's not magical, but it's good. Too often we look for a magic cure-all so that we can neglect important aspects of self care (sleep, nutrition, exercise). This is a strong boost to all of the things that your body needs in order to function optimally.
