The Science Behind Our Dual Extraction Tinctures: Cultivating Wellness Through Transparency
- Harold Evans
- Feb 12
- 3 min read
Updated: Oct 15
Functional mushrooms have long been revered for their wellness benefits, but not all mushroom extracts deliver the same potency and effectiveness. At Myco Powered, we take pride in crafting our tinctures using a dual extraction method—a process designed to capture the full spectrum of beneficial compounds. Our commitment to transparency means you can trust that every drop supports your well-being with purity and precision.
What Is a Dual Extraction?
Dual extraction is a method that ensures both alcohol-soluble and water-soluble compounds are fully harnessed from the mushrooms. These compounds include:
Triterpenes (alcohol-soluble), known for their potential to support a wide variety of benefits.
Polysaccharides, like beta-glucans (water-soluble), essential for immune modulation and overall vitality.
Since these compounds dissolve in different solvents, relying on just one method would leave important nutrients behind. Dual extraction ensures a full-spectrum tincture, delivering the most complete benefits nature has to offer.
Step 1: Alcohol Extraction – Unlocking Potent Triterpenes
To extract the alcohol-soluble compounds, we use high-quality, locally sourced ethanol in a Soxhlet apparatus, a specialized laboratory tool that enhances the efficiency of extraction without compromising the integrity of the compounds.
How It Works:
Dried mushroom material is finely ground and placed inside the Soxhlet chamber.
Ethanol vaporizes and condenses in a continuous cycle, ensuring deep penetration and maximum extraction of beneficial triterpenes.
This process continues until the ethanol is fully enriched with extracted compounds, creating a highly potent solution.
Using a Soxhlet apparatus ensures that we extract the highest possible concentration of alcohol-soluble compounds without excessive heat exposure, preserving their bioactivity.
Step 2: Hot Water Extraction – Capturing Immune-Supporting Polysaccharides
The second phase focuses on water-soluble compounds, which play a key role in immune function and overall resilience. For this, we use distilled water and a controlled heating process to extract essential beta-glucans.
Our Scientific Approach:
The remaining mushroom material from the alcohol extraction is carefully transferred to a high-quality stainless steel extraction vessel.
Distilled water is gently heated to an optimal temperature and maintained at a steady, controlled simmer for several hours to extract beta-glucans and other vital compounds.
Extended extraction times ensure we maximize nutrient release while maintaining the structural integrity of these delicate bioactive compounds.
Unlike conventional boiling methods, our process prevents degradation, preserving the mushroom’s full range of wellness benefits.
Step 3: Combining the Extracts for Maximum Potency
Once both extractions are complete, we carefully blend the alcohol and water extracts to create a well-balanced, full-spectrum tincture. Our standard 1:4 potency tincture means 1 part concentrated mushroom extract per 4 parts liquid, with a final concentration of 250mg/ml.
Why Potency Matters
Many commercial tinctures are overly diluted, offering lower concentrations of active compounds. Our high potency ensures that each serving delivers a meaningful amount of beneficial nutrients, making it a more effective daily wellness tool.
The Wellness Benefits of Our Dual Extraction Process
Comprehensive Extraction: Capturing both alcohol- and water-soluble compounds ensures a balanced, full-spectrum tincture.
Higher Potency, Greater Impact: Our 250mg/ml concentration provides a stronger, more effective dose compared to many lower-strength alternatives.
Precision & Purity: Using a Soxhlet apparatus and a controlled hot water extraction process maintains the integrity of the bioactive compounds.
Commitment to Transparency & Quality
At Myco Powered, we believe that wellness starts with trust. Unlike many companies that provide limited details about their tinctures, we share our complete process so you can make an informed decision. Our mission is to provide a truly potent and effective functional mushroom tincture, made with care and backed by science.
Experience the Myco Powered Difference
If you're looking for a high-quality mushroom tincture that prioritizes potency, transparency, and holistic wellness, our dual extraction process delivers the most complete benefits available.
Take charge of your health—explore our tinctures today and harness the power of full-spectrum functional mushrooms!
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