“Although there are various herbal adaptogens and even sedative and hypnotic herbs, many of these can only be used for a limited time or cannot be combined with other medications, whereas medicinal mushrooms are safe to be consumed alongside most medications.”
Mr Kelly’s company Space Goods has recently utilised reishi mushrooms as part of a new sleep aid they offer.
“Reishi mushroom, also known as the ‘calm mushroom’, is one of the core ingredients in Dream Dust because it’s proven to boost serotonin levels and have an adaptogenic effect on chemical messengers that modulate immunity and the central nervous system, especially the stress response,” he said.
“Naturally occurring compounds have anti-inflammatory, pain-relieving, and sedative properties, helping to support sleep quality, which is why if taken regularly, reishi can help you to achieve a sense of calm and deeper sleep.“
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