In Traditional Chinese Medicine, lion's mane is mainly used to treat problems with the stomach and digestive system. The mushroom also has an important function for general recovery, as an anti-inflammatory, bacteria killer and for balance in your immune system.

Your brain's best friend
The Latin name “ Hericium Erinaceus ” is derived from “ Hericenones ” and “ Erinacines ”, 2 components of Lion's mane. Hericenones stimulate nerve growth ( NGF ) in your brain. Erinacins are one of the few substances in nature that are small enough to pass through your blood-brain barrier. Because of this, lion's mane is able to promote "Neurogenesis" : the repair and creation of new neurons and connections in your brain.

Culinary mushroom
In Asian cuisine, lion's mane is often used as a culinary substitute for meat. In the wild, the mushroom mainly grows on composting hardwood in North America, China, Japan and Europe.

Lion's mane is in all Flow and Unwind products.

Although cordyceps has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for over 1300 years, this mushroom only became known to us in 1993. That year, China's Olympic women's track and field team broke 3 world records in 1 week. The secret behind this success turned out not to be doping, but an elixir in which cordyceps played the leading role.

Energy & libido
In the body, cordyceps carries oxygen to the cells - and oxygen as fuel supports your endurance and reduces the risk of disease. It also stimulates ATP production (the energy source for all body cells), which makes you more active and less tired.

Furthermore, cordyceps has anti-inflammatory uses, supports your immune system and stimulates your circulation and testosterone production. Because of the last 2 functions, Cordyceps contributes to a healthy libido and this mushroom is also called “ Cordysex ”.

Parasitic mushroom
Cordyceps is often referred to colloquially as “ Caterpillar Mushroom ” because this mushroom grows from insect larvae in the wild. This parasitic trait can be seen in zombie movies, Star Trek Discovery , and the video game The Last of Us . Our cordyceps is naturally grown on a plant-based substrate and is therefore completely vegan.

Cordyceps is in all Endurance and Flow Products.

Reishi protects against oxidation (think “rust”) – both externally of the skin and internally of the DNA and mitochondria (the body's energy factories). This keeps the skin clean and young and the body fit and vital. In the long term, reishi contributes to healthy ageing : healthy and fit ageing.

Protection & anti-allergy
By stimulating blood and oxygen circulation in the body, reishi helps to function optimally. At the same time, it supports the immune system in protecting against parasites, bacteria and viruses.

One of reishi's " terpenes " (flavors and fragrances) suppresses the body's " histamine reaction " (=allergic reaction).

Balance and tranquility
Reishi's other terpenes balance the endocrine system. This helps you relax and sleep deeper – and we all know how much more energy you have after a good night's sleep.

Due to its powerful potency, reishi was only accessible to people of royal blood in ancient China. But with us it is accessible to everyone! You can find her in all Unwind Products.

In 1940, one of the main cannabinoids (components of cannabis plants) was discovered, “ cannabidiol ” – better known as " CBD ". Unfortunately, cannabis prohibition limited scientific research on CBD for a long time afterwards. But we now know that the human body has an internal cannabinoid system with receptors (receivers) for CBD and other cannabinoids on every organ.

Physical & mental health
For this reason, CBD is a real jack of all trades: it reduces pain, brings peace, helps sleep and promotes a healthy appetite. CBD can also be used as a natural anti-inflammatory – and thus relieve all kinds of injuries and (chronic) complaints.

Finally, CBD has an anti-psychoactive (perception changing) effect. As a result, it balances the high-making THC and can contribute to mental health.

Sustainable plant
Just before the 21st century, hemp was rediscovered as one of the most sustainable raw materials in the world. The reason? After bamboo, it is the fastest growing plant. In addition to its versatile applications, hemp protects the soil against unwanted plants and erosion, helps with land reclamation and is able to extract toxic substances and heavy metals from the earth.

Of course we only use CBD from organic hemp that is grown on a clean breeding ground. All Unwind products contain an isolate of CBD, which means that they are guaranteed to contain 0.0% THC.

Guaraná seeds contain an average of 4.7% caffeine, which is 2-3 times as much as the coffee bean! That makes guaraná one of nature's strongest stimulants. For this reason, indigenous peoples have been making tea and food from guaraná for centuries.

Energy & protection
We all know the effects of caffeine: it keeps you awake, energizes and stimulates a cheerful feeling. Because guarana seeds contain a lot of fiber, the effect is gradual and long-lasting and you will therefore not experience a peak or crash , as is often the case with coffee or energy drinks.

What many don't know is that caffeine is also a strong antioxidant. In other words, a protector of the body cells. In addition, guaraná also contains theophylline and theobromine , making it comparable to green tea. Theophylline helps lung and heart function and theobromine acts as a caffeine diet .

Learning & attention span
In low doses, guaraná supports memory and attention span. That is why there is only a little guarana in the Flow Products.

Our Endurance products contain a high dose of guaraná for long-lasting energy and alertness.