When Is the Best Time to Take Functional Mushrooms?

March 27, 2025 | by EVERSIO WELLNESS

You've figured out which functional mushrooms to take, but now you're unsure how to incorporate them into your daily routine and when to take them. Sometimes, this part can be even more challenging!

Just as when determining which functional mushroom is best for you, it's best to consider a few key factors first. Here are four important factors that will influence the best time:

Identifying Your Greatest Area of Need: Which Symptom Requires the Most Support?

• Is there a specific time of day when this area of need or symptom is at its worst and needs the most support?
• The health benefits of the functional mushroom
• Lifestyle considerations
• What is your area of greatest need or symptom that needs the most support?
• It can be helpful to list a range of symptoms or areas of your health that could benefit from extra support. Once you have your wish list, identify one - the area of greatest need. This can influence the time of day that's best for you. 

Here are a couple of examples:

• Energy levels - support sleep in the evening or support in the morning when you tend to experience low energy levels the most
• Brain fog - support in the morning or support just before you tend to experience brain fog symptoms
• Insomnia or poor sleep - support in the evening
• Mood - support sleep in the evening, support energy levels in the morning, support any time of day

Is there a specific time of day when this area of need or symptom is at its worst and needs the most support?

Sometimes, the answer is right in front of us and obvious! If you consistently experience this symptom each day around the same time, then supplementing with functional mushrooms about one hour before could help alleviate your experience with it. Here are a couple of examples:

Insomnia or sleep support - support in the evening

• Right before bed?
• 30 minutes before bed?
• 1 hour before bed?
• Right after dinner?

Brain fog - support in the morning or support just before you tend to experience brain fog symptoms

• Right before bed?
• Right when you wake up?
• Before you eat lunch?
• After you eat lunch?
• 30 minutes before you typically experience brain fog (hello, 3pm slump)?

Suggestions for Each Functional Mushroom Product

3 Mushroom Blend - Turkey Tail + Cordyceps + Lion's Mane

Cordyceps has been shown to enhance energy levels and alleviate fatigue. Many people enjoy taking it in the morning with their coffee due to its energizing properties and the stable energy levels it provides throughout the day. Cordyceps differs from caffeine in that it does not cause an energy crash and does not induce jitters.

• Morning
• Afternoon
• Before physical activity

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4 Mushroom Blend - Lion's Mane + Maitake + Reishi + Shiitake

Reishi has demonstrated its ability to improve sleep quality and related data points, as well as support mood. For those who want to support sleep, it's enjoyed in the evening to support the transition to rest and as part of a wind-down routine. For those who wish to help with mood, anxiety, depression, and ADHD, it's popularly taken any time of the day. Reishi is not a sedative, like other sleep aids, so it can be taken at any time.

• Anytime for non-sleep support
• Evening before sleep

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6 Mushroom Blend - Oyster + Chaga + Tremella + Lion's Mane + Shiitake + Maitake

The functional mushrooms in this blend can be taken any time of day. Those who enjoy taking this blend note that they appreciate the mental clarity and antioxidant support, and may feel sharper, less inflamed, and more like themselves.

• Anytime

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Chill Now - Reishi Mushroom

Reishi has demonstrated its ability to improve sleep quality and related data points and support mood. For those who want to support sleep, it's enjoyed in the evening to support the transition to rest and as part of a wind-down routine. For those who want support with mood, anxiety, depression, and ADHD, it's popularly taken any time of the day. Reishi is not a sedative like other sleep aids so that it can be taken at any time.

• Anytime for non-sleep support
• Evening before sleep

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Defend Now - Turkey Tail Mushroom

Turkey tail has demonstrated its ability to support optimal immune system function, and in many research studies, it is taken as a complementary treatment. Those who enjoy taking turkey tail can do so at any time of day. Some have described their energy levels as having increased - perhaps due to the harmonizing effect on the immune system, their body has more energy to allocate elsewhere instead of the defense system!

• Anytime

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Focus Now - Lion's Mane Mushroom

Lion's mane has been shown to support brain function and cognition. Those who enjoy taking lion's mane may find that they experience increased mental clarity and energy. They may feel more sharp, productive, and in tune with themselves.

• Anytime

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Energize Now - Cordyceps Mushroom

Cordyceps has been shown to enhance energy levels and alleviate fatigue. Many people enjoy taking it in the morning with their coffee due to its energizing properties and the stable energy levels it provides throughout the day. Cordyceps differs from caffeine in that it does not cause an energy crash and does not induce jitters.

• Morning
• Afternoon
• Before physical activity

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Protect Now - Chaga Mushroom

Chaga has demonstrated its ability to support optimal immune system function and help alleviate inflammation. Those who enjoy taking chaga can do so at any time of day. Some have described their energy levels as having increased - perhaps due to the harmonizing effect on the immune system and inflammation, allowing their body to allocate more energy elsewhere instead of devoting it to the defense system.

• Anytime

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Lifestyle Considerations

Sometimes, the above information isn't entirely applicable to us. We may be forgetful about incorporating supplements into our routine or haven't yet entirely found the groove. Or, you're a night shift worker, and your world and routine are different!

Here are some tips to consider:

It's better to be consistent. Taking them with all your other supplements at once is better than not taking them at all.

"Stack your habits" - just like James Clear's book, Atomic Habits, don't create an entirely new wellness routine. Sometimes, that's a lot of work and isn't feasible. Add your functional mushrooms to already-established habits. Taking magnesium in the evening before bed? Add in Reishi!

You may find it easier if you take your functional mushroom products together at the same time. This is called "mushroom stacking," and we do it too!

Preference over capsules or powdered blends? Both deliver a therapeutic dose of functional mushroom extracts, but they offer two different forms! If you're someone who finds capsule products more conducive to their lifestyle, go with that. If you find yourself unable to take capsules and would instead add the powdered blends, go with that.

For ideas on incorporating our powdered blends into recipes (such as coffee, smoothies, and more), visit the Eversio Wellness Recipe Page. We're always adding new things to the list!