Mushrooms are having their moment—and it’s about time, if you ask us. As 2025 dawns, these humble fungi are being celebrated not just as a culinary delight, but as powerful allies in health and wellbeing. From boosting energy and cognitive function to improving athletic recovery, mushrooms are staking their claim as the ultimate superfood.
The fine journalists at British Vogue are the latest to jump on the bandwagon. Author Hannah Coates explores how functional mushrooms like Lion’s Mane, Reishi, and Cordyceps are taking center stage. These adaptogenic wonders have been used for centuries in Traditional Chinese Medicine and are now gaining momentum in the West as go-to supplements for managing stress, sharpening focus, and enhancing overall vitality.
If you try one new supplement in 2025, make it this superfood
At Umbo, we’ve known all along that functional mushrooms are nature’s secret weapon for peak performance. Whether you’re looking to bust through that afternoon brain fog, boost your endurance, or simply sleep better, our range of mushroom-powered products can help you tap into your full potential.
Curious to learn more about the mushroom revolution? You can head over to British Vogue to read the full article by Hannah Coates and her take on why mushrooms are the must-try superfood of the year — though be warned, her take is decidedly slanted towards the UK market.
[Read the full article on British Vogue]
For a more US-centric point of view, and advice specifically for people who actively use their minds and bodies, check out the Umbo Functional Mushroom Playbook.
Start your journey to better health today—one mushroom at a time.
Want some inspiration? Check out out these five people incorporated functional mushrooms into their routines.
