Wellgard : Gold Standard Vital Mushrooms Powder 100% Organic, Blend of 6 Extracts

We love trying the latest superfoods and, at The Amazing Blog, we discovered Wellgard’s  Gold Standard Vital Mushrooms Powder which has been formulated to help improve performance and cognitive resilience. It’s filled with many essential vitamins and recently came to light when it won ‘Best Health or Beauty Drink – Mix’ as a joint wellbeing award winner at the 2022 Beauty Shortlist Awards.

Wellgard is a wellbeing brand founded in 2016, with a variety of clinically proven supplements. All products are made in the UK, and the ingredients used in their products are simple, clean and backed by science. The company is part of the Bayagan Group, founded by Yousaf Sekander, its an organisation with a diverse group of companies in the wellbeing and beauty industry, including Swiftwhite and Procoal. The Bayagan Group has built a strong portfolio of brands and follows the emerging market trends, and taps into new opportunities. Wellgard’s philosophy is "Clinically Proven Formulas. Maximum Results.” It all started, when they noticed that some of the products in the supplement sector were either severely marked up or with exaggerated benefits. This is where they’ve strived to create beneficial supplements for their customers that are proven, and also come with prices that are not inflated, and has subsequently led to their online-only presence with a direct to customer sales model. Wellgard’s products are certified organic, pesticide-free, non-GMO and highly concentrated with many active compounds. They also ensure that every part of their packaging is 100% recyclable to ensure the smallest possible impact on the environment.

Wellgard’s latest product, the Gold Standard Vital Mushrooms Powder 100% Organic, Blend of 6 Extracts, includes the world’s six most treasured mushrooms, and as they say, this extract is to help one “feel sharper, more focused, and ready to take on the day, every day.” First and foremost, they are keen to point out it is not a ‘mushroom powder, it’s a mushroom extract powder’. Mushroom powders and mushroom extract powders are not the same thing. It’s because 100kg of harvested mushrooms yields 10kg of mushroom powder. In contrast, 100kg of harvested mushrooms produces just 1kg of mushroom extract. Therefore, this is a highly concentrated extract.

All six mushrooms used have a long history of traditional use and increasing scientific evidence on their effectiveness and benefits for overall health and wellbeing. Organic shiitake mushroom is the first ingredient listed. This type of mushroom extract is known to support the immune system, and boost white blood cells to fight off microbes plus protect against cell damage. Organic lion’s mane mushroom is known to relieve mild symptoms of depression and anxiety and help as an anti-inflammatory. Organic cordyceps mushroom boost performance and energy levels and is used in traditional Chinese medicine to soothe the lung for fatigue or any respiratory diseases. The organic chaga mushroom helps immune health and is a rich source of antioxidants. Organic maitake mushroom reduces cholesterol, maintains blood sugar, and also supports immune function. Finally, the organic reishi mushroom is the sixth mushroom, used to improving sleep, lessening fatigue, and supporting the body with physical and mental stress. With all these 6 mushroom blends, it offers over 100 biologically active compounds. It’s important to point out that this mushroom extract powder is non-GMO, gluten-free, and free from irradiation. Plus, it is free from fillers, soy, preservatives, binders, and chemicals. It’s 100% organic!

The benefits of mushrooms are countless. This mushroom extract powder supports immune health, enhances brain function, boosts energy, reduces anxiety, and even slows ageing. Wellgard claims that their Vital Mushroom Powder contains five times more active compounds than other mushroom powders and is higher in quality and richer in critical active compounds, such as polysaccharides, beta-glucans, and triterpenes. The formula is very concentrated and potent. Therefore, the daily serving is just 1 gram (recommended daily serving) and has five times the amount of active compounds containing 300mg polysaccharides; these provide dietary fibre that helps the digestive system and supports healthy gut flora. This mushroom complex is manufactured in a registered, approved, inspected state-of-the-art facility, with strict adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Each batch is 3rd Party Tested for Quality, Purity, and Potency.

What we love about this mushroom extract powder is that it’s easily dissolvable and can be added to nearly any food or drink (either cold or hot), and it’s so versatile. We’ve added mushroom extract powder to coffee, smoothies, and soups. It has a very mild and slightly umami taste (a fifth basic taste alongside sour, sweet, bitter, and salty) making it easy to add to almost any recipe. Therefore, this mushroom extract powder can be used to enhance stir-fries, stews or pasta adding a new depth of flavour without being overpowering. In fact, we’ve even experimented with using it in a batch of chocolate brownies (chocolate and mushrooms extract are an excellent combination) which were delicious!

It’s another of our #amazingfinds see here to purchase two months’ supply at 60g Wellgard’s Gold Standard Vital Mushrooms Powder for £19.99.

5-KIND: Clinical Skincare Hemp Active Relief Gel & Massager Roller

Back at the gym after summer holidays? Feeling a little sore after your workout? Then you might like to read on The Amazing Blog today about 5-KIND and its unique Hemp Active Gel and Massager Roller.

5-KIND UK are a team based in Somerset, and trademarked in the UK/EU and USA. 5-KIND clinical skincare wishes to offer benefits for inflammation-based disorders, such as arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and many more with their hemp based products. This brand has been created by a dedicated team of international medical professionals and development chemists and aims to harness natural extracts to offer great products for the skin and body. We also read that 5-KIND founders were motivated to start this business to find a solution to their children's eczema, one that they could be easily apply to protect and soothe the skin. They have spent the last three years developing a formula with their nominated producers that are an organic oil emollient which finally achieved reducing eczema. This has yet to launch. The high level of organic oils within each of their products creates a barrier to protect and naturally moisturise the skin, and 5-KIND aims to ensure that at least five active ingredients within each of their formulas, to make them as effective as possible and but also kind to the skin. They have a diverse range of products from face sheets, anti-cellulite and soothing body creams to the hemp-based active creams and gels which we are reviewing today.

We were kindly given the Hemp Active Relief Gel to try with their massager. The Hemp Active Relief Gel contains a perfect synergy of natural ingredients that work to soothe aches and help you relax quickly. As you already know, hemp oil helps lower inflammation in the body and uses its potent antioxidant effects to help the body get rid of free radicals that aggravate aches. The formula features over 11 natural oils and extracts, of which hemp seed oil is one. This hemp seed oil can dramatically decrease skin dryness to alleviate itching and irritation. Plus, the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties help to relieve muscle soreness. The camphor here is an organic compound extracted from camphor trees, and commonly used in creams or gels for pain relief. In this gel, camphor will help stimulate blood circulation and accelerate the absorption of inflammation. We found that it had a cooling effect on the skin, although it does have a very strong aroma from the combination of camphor, rosemary and menthol. It comes in an opaque buff coloured gel and is easy to apply, as the gel quickly absorbs into the skin while providing non-greasy moisturisation. It is considered a breakthrough natural hemp soothing gel with its new high strength formula, which is dermatologically approved. To use the Hemp Active Relief Gel, rub it onto the areas where there is either stiffness or soreness. For best results, 5-Kind suggests using it with the included Massage Roller gently or apply with more pressure for a deeper tissue massage. We tried the Hemp Active Relief Gel, which helped to relieve our aches and pains the day after a heavy training session at gym. To purchase the 300ml Hemp Active Relief Gel here for £14.98, or the 300ml Hemp Active Relief Gel and Massager for £18.98, click here or the Massage Roller only here for £6.99.