If you are looking for the next big cutting edge mushroom supplement, then look no further than tiger milk mushroom! Up until very recently, this was an extremely rare mushroom and was pretty much impossible to obtain. This is due to the fact that cultivation methods had not been successful and the tiger milk mushroom grows in very small quantities in the wild. This means that it has only really enjoyed extensive use in countries tiger milk mushroom is native to, particularly in Malaysia. However, a few years ago viable cultivation methods were developed allowing for larger scale production of this elusive mushroom. This has resulted in a research boom on this mushroom and we believe this mushroom will be all the rage in the next few years!
One of the reasons why we think tiger milk mushrooms are going to be so popular is due to its ability to mimic the effects of nerve growth factor (NGF).* NGF is one of the factors that makes lion’s mane mushroom so popular and thus, finding a mushroom that targets NGF from a different angle is very exciting! By mimicking the effects of NGF, tiger milk mushroom can boost cognitive function, memory, mood, nerve function and can even help protect the brain.* Pair this with the incredibly unique ability of this mushroom to promote respiratory function and bolster immune function and you have quite the heavy hitting mushroom supplement!*
Lignosus rhinocerus, also known as tiger milk mushroom, is a very unique and elusive mushroom that is native to Southeast Asia. A lot of its traditional use seems to stem from Malaysia, where the mushroom has been in use for centuries. In folklore, it is said that the tiger milk mushroom grows from small patches of milk left behind from nursing tigers which has earned tiger milk mushroom its unique name. This more than likely is also in reference to the rare nature of this mushroom, because in the wild tiger milk mushrooms grow incredibly far apart and in very small quantities. This makes them extremely hard to find growing in the wild which has made the tiger milk mushroom highly elusive and sought after over the years. Many attempts have been made to cultivate tiger milk mushroom starting all the way back in the late 1800’s, but up until recently none of these attempts were successful. Only a few years ago, various scientists developed methods that allowed tiger milk mushrooms to be grown in an indoor setting. It is still a difficult task which takes a long time and thus the tiger milk mushroom remains fairly obscure even though cultivation is now possible.
One of the things that makes tiger milk mushroom tricky to cultivate is that the bioactives are contained in an underground tuber-like structure called the sclerotium. The sclerotium forms underground and from this sclerotium a fruiting body can also eventually grow. However, since the sclerotium is growing underground it can be fairly difficult to keep track of its growth. Luckily, through rigorous scientific research, repeatable cultivation methods have now been created which allow for a large scale and consistent cultivation of high quality tiger milk mushroom. There are various cultivators of tiger milk mushroom which we have explored and we believe that the cultivator that we ended up going with cultivates the most potent and high quality tiger milk mushroom.* As a marker for its high quality, just take a look at its beta-glucan content which is a whopping 50%!* Keep in mind that this is not an extract, which makes this number even more impressive.
We initially crossed paths with tiger milk mushroom due to various reports on reddit of its unique nootropic potential. However, for years it was pretty much impossible to get your hands on real tiger milk mushrooms. So, when we eventually heard rumors of tiger milk mushrooms finally being successfully cultivated, we got incredibly excited! One of the main drivers of our excitement was due to the tiger milk mushroom acting on the TrkA receptor, which is the receptor nerve growth factor (NGF) binds to in order to produce its neuroplasticity modulating effect. This means that tiger milk mushroom is acting as a NGF mimetic and thus can be a major driver of neuroplasticity. In our opinion, this places tiger milk mushroom at a very similar level as one of the most famous nootropic mushrooms, lion’s mane!* It is currently unknown what compounds in tiger milk mushroom produce this NGF mimetic effect, which is one of the reasons why we opted for a whole sclerotium product and not an extract. This means that every single compound that occurs in tiger milk mushroom will exist in our tiger milk product since the whole sclerotium is preserved and nothing is discarded.
NGF is highly important for many functions in our nervous system and, as the name suggests, is important for the health of our nerves. Since tiger milk mushroom can mimic the effects of NGF, this means that it can be very beneficial for promoting cognitive function, protecting the brain, enhancing mood and even for mitigating nerve pain. When the NGF mimetic effect of tiger milk mushroom is paired with its prominent inflammation and oxidation regulating effects, these NGF mediated effects are enhanced to a fairly significant level.*
While we are obviously very interested in the NGF mimetic properties of tiger milk mushroom, it is actually particularly famous for its respiratory and immune function benefits. In fact, this is what tiger milk mushroom is traditionally used for. Modern science has also backed these effects up by clearly illustrating that tiger milk mushroom has a highly beneficial effect on overall immune function while also promoting respiratory function. Unlike with its NGF mimetic properties, we do actually know what compounds in tiger milk are responsible for the respiratory and immune function promoting effects, the beta-glucans. Thus, the fact that our tiger milk mushroom has 50% beta-glucans makes it a fantastic immune modulating supplement!* Overall, when looking at the neuroplasticity boosting effects combined with the respiratory and immune function benefits of tiger milk mushroom, it is clear that this is a heavy hitting mushroom which fully deserves a spot high up with the rest of the legendary mushrooms we have become intimately familiar with over the years such as red reishi, cordyceps and lion’s mane!*
The NGF Stack: Tiger Milk Mushroom + Lion's Mane Mushroom 8:1 Dual Extract Capsules
Lion’s mane has been one of the most popular nootropic mushrooms for a very long time now and this is due to its ability to stimulate NGF production. Combine this with the NGF mimetic effects of tiger milk mushroom and you get a very comprehensive NGF modulating effect!*
The Neuroplasticity Stack: Tiger Milk Mushroom + 7,8-Dihydroxyflavone Capsules
This stack targets neuroplasticity via two separate neurotrophic factor mimetic mechanisms. The tiger milk mushroom acts as a nerve growth factor (NGF) mimetic while the 7,8-DHF acts as a brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) mimetic. Together, they should produce a very synergistic neuroplasticity boosting effect!*
The Respiratory Stack: Tiger Milk Mushroom + Andrographis paniculata Capsules
One of the main traditional uses of both tiger milk mushroom and Andrographis paniculata is for enhancing respiratory function. With this in mind, we figured that combining the two would produce an even more comprehensive effect on respiratory function and in our experience this indeed seems to be the case!*
The Immune Function Stack: Tiger Milk Mushroom + Red Reishi Mushroom 8:1 Dual Extract Capsules
We always love stacking mushrooms together and to boost the immune modulating properties of tiger milk mushroom it made sense to combine it with one of the most famous mushrooms for immune function, red reishi. Better yet, we decided to stack the tiger milk mushroom with our highest potency red reishi extract which helps produce a very comprehensive immune stack that is particularly geared towards respiratory function due to the tiger milk mushroom!*
As a dietary supplement, take one capsule of Tiger's Milk Mushroom 1-2 times daily.
To gain more insight, see the Tiger's Milk Mushroom reviews and experiences below.
Nootropics Depot offers 60ct. or 180ct. jars of high-quality Tiger's Milk Mushroom. Nootropics Depot’s Tiger's Milk Mushroom has been lab-tested and verified for both product purity and identity.
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I’ve had respiratory issues for as long as I can remember and I’ve tried everything under the sun. A lot has helped but when I added Tiger milk to the mix, I had complete days of breathing properly which has NEVER happened!! Will keep coming back for this one!
I am an active person, runner for 15 years, and in the last 6 months I have been diagnosed with “reactive airways” after several bouts of the pandemic virus. I found that I couldn’t reach the bottom of my breath and there was always a “90% full” feeling when I was running. I started taking this two months ago and shortly thereafter got incredibly sick again due to international travel. This mushroom gave me relief within an hour of taking it. Not only did I have less tightness, it really felt as though my chest/lungs/bronchial area were more clear and less inflamed. I’ve now taken it for a full two months, my illness has cleared (it surely would have anyway but feels like it was less severe due to the Tiger Milk), and that tightness and “90%” feeling is completely gone when I run. I noticed it the other day and immediately began to cry. Gaining full function of my lungs was something I was beginning to assumed would not happen for a long time. It’s hard to say for sure if it was this mushroom, but I definitely did not expect my tightness to clear immediately after my most recent illness — it seems intuitive that it would have remained after being agitated yet again. This is a forever supplement for me.
I’ve had respiratory issues for as long as I can remember and I’ve tried everything under the sun. A lot has helped but when I added Tiger milk to the mix, I had complete days of breathing properly which has NEVER happened!! Will keep coming back for this one!
I am an active person, runner for 15 years, and in the last 6 months I have been diagnosed with “reactive airways” after several bouts of the pandemic virus. I found that I couldn’t reach the bottom of my breath and there was always a “90% full” feeling when I was running. I started taking this two months ago and shortly thereafter got incredibly sick again due to international travel. This mushroom gave me relief within an hour of taking it. Not only did I have less tightness, it really felt as though my chest/lungs/bronchial area were more clear and less inflamed. I’ve now taken it for a full two months, my illness has cleared (it surely would have anyway but feels like it was less severe due to the Tiger Milk), and that tightness and “90%” feeling is completely gone when I run. I noticed it the other day and immediately began to cry. Gaining full function of my lungs was something I was beginning to assumed would not happen for a long time. It’s hard to say for sure if it was this mushroom, but I definitely did not expect my tightness to clear immediately after my most recent illness — it seems intuitive that it would have remained after being agitated yet again. This is a forever supplement for me.
I have asthma and use a rescue inhaler when i exercise, but don't want to spend a ton of money on a maintenance inhaler so i'm always looking for a cheaper and more natural alternative. Then i got the email that this nootropic was coming out and i HAD to try it! I received this product last month & began taking it immediately, but didn't see too noticeable an effect. I have been taking it easy lately with exercise so i figured i just haven't had a good enough test for it. Well, i live in central washington and we just got rocked by a bunch of wildfires that started all at once. The air quality in town has been in the high 300s/low 400s all weekend. I am not coughing AT ALL. Not even a little. I barely need to clear my throat!! Normally i'm miserable but i don't even have headaches! I always thought it was the smell causing my smoke headaches but now i have to conclude it's low blood oxygen levels. If you are on the fence about this, i vote to try it. You won't be disappointed!! From now on, i'm going to ensure i start every smoke season with this already in my system!
Very powerful. I have intense allergies and take allergy medication. However while taking this I have the best, most restful sleep without waking up snoring or congested. I wake up in the morning rested and incredible. Probably from sleeping so soundly. The effects on breathing are noticeable within the first couple of days, great mood benefit as well. I pair it in the morning with magnesium threonate to help make me less "wired", it's perfect. I have noticed that if I drink a cup of coffee, I get pressure around my eyes. I'm unsure if it's a sign of high blood pressure or a headache coming on, but I only get it while taking this and drinking coffee. I also get anxiety when having both in my system. Unsure if it's just my body's chemistry or not but to look out for. It's definitely allowed me to cut back on coffee intake significantly since it's so stimulating to me, in a very smooth way. But that feeling is a slight concern and I'm going to get it checked so that I can see if I can continue or not. I'm fine without coffee though so I'll happily give up coffee, it's that beneficial for me. Overall, one of my favorites considering my allergy issues and I'm going to school and working full time, this helps keep my mental stamina there. I hope sometime there will be a powder so I may measure out a lower dose, I think I would be better off with something like 200mg or testing something around that while still reaping benefits
