Fermented Chaga

Thank you for choosing our Organic Fermented Chaga

This product is inspired by the ancient art of fermentation, our unique kefir-kombucha process evolves chaga into a new realm of activated nutrition with enhanced beta-glucans and additional nutrients, enzymes, and beneficial microbes whilst retaining the synergy of the original mushroom.

Skin health

Immune support

Longevity and anti-ageing

Meet the mushroom

Also known as the ‘diamond of the forest’, chaga is an old Russian word for mushroom and it has been a traditional medicine in Northern Europe and Russia for hundreds of years. It grows on the bark of the birch tree, drawing nutrients from the inner layers, and converting them to active compounds to support overall health.

History

Chaga is renowned for increasing vitality and supporting the immune system. Traditionally it was used in folk medicine in Eastern Russia, boiled to make a tea that was used to support immunity and overall health.

Benefits

Skin health: Chaga has the strongest antioxidant activity among fungi examined (1). Antioxidants protect the body from free-radical damage which can cause premature ageing. Other studies have noted benefits for problem skin conditions such as psoriasis, potentially due to its impact on chronic inflammation (2).

Immunity: Studies have shown antiviral effects and suggest chaga increases cytokines, which are signalling proteins that help regulate immune response (3).

Gut health: A 2017 study found that the polysaccharides in chaga possess prebiotic properties that improve the balance of healthy bacteria in the gut (4).

Key actives

Betulinic acid: Derived from the bark of the host birch tree on which it grows, it has wide-spectrum antimicrobial activity.

Beta-glucans: Balance the response of the immune system.

Antioxidants: Chaga has one of highest ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbent Capacity) scores of any food, highlighting its ability to protect the body from free radical damage.

Contraindications

There are some groups where caution is required: children and those nursing, pregnant (or considering pregnancy), and on medication or under medical supervision should consult their healthcare practitioner before using our supplements. Specific known contraindications (this list is not exhaustive):

Chaga should not be taken in combination with anticoagulants, anti-diabetic medication, and immunosuppressants.