Let's Chat Adaptogens with Four Sigmatic

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This thread is now closed. Thank you for participating! If you didn't get to ask a question, be sure to read other Community members' questions and Tero's replies below. 

Four Sigmatic founder Tero Isokauppila is chatting live on Monday, October 8 to answer all your questions around the wellness wonder of the moment—adaptogens. Visit this thread between 9-10am PT to find out why these mighty ingredients play a star role in the world of supplements and skincare.

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[Anonymous]

Sephora Shroomers!

Thank you so much for all your incredible questions. There were SO SO many amazing ones. Sorry if I missed anything (my fingers were on fire), but feel free to DM me on Instagram or reach out to the Four Sigmatic IG. I hope you one step closer to understanding the wonderful fungi kingdom.

Always Shrooming,
Tero

[Buootiful]

Hello @Anonymous! I am trying to drink less coffee and have stopped for 1 week now. This is interesting, what product would be a good substitute for a coffee lover that likes strong coffee?

[Anonymous]

Hi, Tero! Can you touch on the benefits of the Moringa in the new Matcha Latte? It's my new fave FS product! 

[Anonymous]

Hey @Anonymous! To me, moringa is like Mother's Nature's multi-vitamin and mineral "pill". There are tons of benefits to it, but since it contains large amounts of multiple essential nutrients it's an awesome overall wellness ingredient. I like to use it when I'm fasting or trying to eat less food while still feeling well nourished. 

[kelleyhoag]

is there a way to sample the lions mane packets before committing to a full box? i live in NYC so I, unfortunately, can't stop on by the Shroom Room in LA.

[Anonymous]

Hi @kelleyhoag! Not through Sephora or Four Sigmatic but some small stores sell the individual packets. That being said, we offer a full money-back guarantee if you're not happy 🙂

You can also try this one FOUR SIGMATIC - Mushroom Sampler Mix

[LoLo8687]

Hi! Can you tell me about the caffeine levels? I’m trying to make a switch from regular coffee because I’m just drinking it now to avoid the caffeine withdrawal headache, so I’d like something that will still wake me up a bit, but with some other good benefits. I’d love to know your thoughts! Thank you!

[Anonymous]

Hey @LoLo8687! Our mushroom coffee contains 50mg of caffeine. Normal cup of coffee is usually around 120mg. So that's less than half and comparable to something like a cup of tea. But with the mushroom coffee (and matcha) you get energy from the mushrooms and adaptogens as well so they still keep you going well.

FOUR SIGMATIC - Mushroom Coffee Mix with Lion's Mane & Chaga

[vickybee]

Hi Tero!

What are your thoughts on mushrooms in topical skincare?  

Thanks!

Vicky

[Anonymous]

Hi @vickybee! They are awesome topically, as long as the other ingredients in the products are also awesome. Amazing mushrooms will not make awful skin care products better, and vice versa. So always opt in for quality and purity 🙂

[Mysterygrl]

Hi again, Tero.  Actually I do have a product related question. So I became quite hooked on the spore reishi blend some time ago (I swear it tastes just like chocolate) and when I ran out I stocked up on the reishi elixir packets assuming they would have a similar if not identical taste profile...  but...  !?!  No!!   Is that just me or is it different and why is it different and also, though I have again stocked up on the blend (woohoo discontinued product sale), does this mean foursig will no longer sell a reishi spore version with that chocolate-like taste profile, be it in a blend or individ packet style??   Will be awful if so... ☹️

[Anonymous]

Hi @Mysterygrl! Reishi spores and fruiting bodies are slightly different. The fruiting bodies are better for your gut and immune support. Spores are more rich in triterpenes. I would use both, if you can, but the fruiting body product tends to be more fundamental to most people. 

[Mysterygrl]

Ok, I will assume FS will continue to sell the spore blend! 😁

[GG84]

@Anonymous

 Are your products available in Canada?

[Anonymous]

Hi @GG84! We're not yet available on Sephora.ca but we're working on it. Meanwhile many small natural product stores sell us in Canada. So go check out your local store and hopefully we soon also can get them to you via Sephora.

[Anonymous]

Hi Tero! I’m loving the Chai for fall!!! So so delicious. I know Reishi has so many amazing adaptatogenic properties but I’m less familiar with the Turkey Tail Mushroom and it’s benefits. I’d love to hear more about Turkey Tail! Thank you!  

[Anonymous]

Hi @Anonymous! Isn't this delish 🙂 Turkey tail is like a nice belly rub. Great for the immunity during the cold and flu season

[kelleyhoag]

Hi! I'm a health coach and I've been getting a lot of questions regarding adaptogens and mushrooms (ie "what's the deal with mushrooms and adaptogens?! do i need to be incorporating them?).

I think people are overwhelmed by all that's out there and every direction they're being pulled in the media.

I want to speak to the this as best I can with concise answer.

How would you respond to this question?

[Anonymous]

Hi @kelleyhoag! You're so right. People are def overwhelmed and some of the recent press coverage is not necessary helping the situation. 

I would say that they have been consumed for thousands of years and that they are among the most scientifically researched foods in the world. After that I would just recommend them trying things like chaga, reishi, tulsi, and rhodiola. 

Here're an article that will give a more detailed answer:
https://us.foursigmatic.com/blog/adaptogens-is-this-the-safest-supplement-for-better-health

[Mysterygrl]

Hi Tero.   No questions, just wanted to say hi...  “Howdee!”

A now fully qualified to say “Your fellow OG shroomer” your friend always, Nancy

ps.  You look cute in your pic haha 😆