Boost: Superfoods & Medicinal Mushrooms for Total Wellness
- Jeff Butterworth B.App.Sc N.D
- Jun 13
- 4 min read
Boost is a supplement that I literally developed for myself. For over 30 years I have been experiementing with taking superfoods and medicinal mushrooms. But I could never find a formula with all the active ingredients which I wanted. It really is an overall tonic and acts to boost energy levels, sleep better, better concentration and brain health, assists to manage stress, builds immunity and digestive health and protects against cardiovascular disease. Amazing product.
Boost unites nutrient-rich greens and functional mushrooms to support:
Metabolic health: Blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar
Detoxification, liver & cardiovascular function
Immune resilience & antioxidant defense
Brain health, stress resistance, energy, and longevity
Superfoods
Spirulina
Lowers blood pressure: Shown to reduce systolic BP by ~4.6 mm Hg and diastolic by ~7 mm Hg in clinical meta-analysis of hypertensive adults
Improves lipids & glucose: Significant reductions in LDL, triglycerides, fasting blood sugar, and HbA1c across multiple studies .
Supports immunity & detox: Enhances antioxidant enzyme activity, binds heavy metals, and protects liver tissue.
Chlorella, Alfalfa, Wheatgrass, Barley, Moringa
Each of these ingredients have specific actions however they are similar in that they are all densely nutritive which provides a similar effect. Think of them as natures multivitamin and mineral with cleansing effects.
Detoxifying chlorophyll and phytonutrients improve liver and blood cleansing.
Support antioxidant capacity for liver, gut, and immune integrity.
Nutrient-dense: Provide vitamins, minerals, and enzymes essential to vitality.
Beetroot
Boosts nitric oxide, reducing blood pressure and enhancing athletic endurance and brain perfusion .
Supports liver function through improved oxygenation and antioxidants.
Cognitive benefit: Better circulation may aid focus and memory.
Broccoli Sprouts
Activates detox pathways: Sulforaphane turns on Nrf2 enzyme system, supporting liver detox and antioxidant response .
Regulates blood sugar and counters inflammation.
Protects cells through anticancer and antioxidant activity.
Medicinal Mushrooms
Lion’s Mane
Promotes neuroregeneration: Stimulates nerve growth factor (NGF) supporting memory and brain health
Boosts cognition & mood: Trials show ~30% reductions in anxiety/depression and improved processing speeds after 3 g/day for 4 mo
Immune & gut support: Modulates inflammation and promotes gut microbial balance.
Reishi
Manages stress & promotes sleep through adaptogen or calming compounds.
Immune system support: Helps balance immune responses.
Cardiovascular aid: Supports heart health and circulation.
Shiitake
Lowers LDL cholesterol, improving cardiovascular profile.
Enhances immune and liver function via bioactive polysaccharides.
Anti-inflammatory nutrient support.
Turkey Tail
Immune modulation via potent polysaccharides like PSK.
Anticancer adjunct: Supports protocols with evidence-based use.
Balances inflammation, contributing to systemic immunity.
Cordyceps
Increases VO₂ max by ~6–7% in elderly and active individuals after 3–6 weeks
Improves endurance (+8% TTE): ~70 seconds more time to exhaustion .
Boosts energy metabolism and recovery via improved oxygen and mitochondrial function
Chaga
Powerful antioxidant protection against free radical damage.
Immune health: Supports balanced immune responses.
Cholesterol-lowering and anti-inflammatory benefits.
Tremella (Tremella fuciformis extract 10:1)
Improves blood sugar and waist circumference: In prediabetics, a 12-week trial showed HbA1C dropped from 6.03% to 5.96%, and waist circumference reduced by 1.7 cm
Neuroprotection & cognition: Stimulates nerve growth, improves memory, and supports learning in lab/animal models .
Antioxidant, skin health & immunity: High polysaccharide content fades aging signs, protects skin, enhances immune response, and reduces stress
Irish Moss (Chondrus crispus)
Nutrient-dense: Rich in iodine, calcium, magnesium, potassium, zinc, vitamins A, B, C, E, K—supports thyroid, immunity, bones, skin, and gut
Gut & respiratory health: Mucilage soothes digestion and respiratory tissues; prebiotic fiber supports microbiome
Cardiometabolic benefit: Traditionally used for lowering blood pressure, cholesterol, and inflammation
Kelp (Fucus vesiculosus extract)
Thyroid & metabolism: High iodine may support healthy thyroid function and metabolic rate.
Joint & weight support: Traditionally used for arthritis and weight management.
Burdock (Arctium lappa extract)
Detox & antioxidant: Rich in phenolic acids, fights free radicals and supports liver breakdown of toxins
Skin & anti-inflammatory: Common in skincare for eczema and acne; eases joint inflammation.
Lymphatic & diuretic: Promotes detox through urine and lymphatic flow.
Boost: Ingredient Benefits & Clinical Highlights
Ingredient | Benefits Summary | Clinical Data (Effects) |
Spirulina | ↓ BP, ↓ LDL/triglycerides/glucose, ↑ antioxidant & detox capacity | ↓ SBP ~4.6 mm Hg; ↓ DBP ~2.9 mm Hg; significant reductions in LDL/glucose; improved weight/BMI sports-injury-physio.com+9pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov+9naturealm.co+9 |
Chlorella | ↓ BP, lipids, glucose; ↑ antioxidant defense and iron absorption | Meta-analysis: ↓ TC, LDL-C, SBP, DBP, FBG; 6 g/day improves exercise oxygenation & antioxidants |
Alfalfa, Wheatgrass, Barley, Moringa | Nutrient-rich detox & antioxidant support; vitamins, minerals, enzymes for vitality | Based on traditional use. |
Beetroot powder | ↑ Nitric oxide: lowers BP, improves blood flow & endurance; supports recovery & cognition | VO₂ max ↑ ~5%; ↑ endurance and faster recovery in climbers/athletes; BP & oxidative markers improved |
Broccoli Sprout extract | Activates Nrf2 detox enzymes; regulates blood sugar & inflammation; anticancer effects | 20–50% increases in detox conjugates; improved markers of lipid/glucose metabolism |
Tremella (Snow Mushroom) | ↓ HbA1c and waist; neuroprotection; skin, sleep, immune support | HbA1c −0.07% and waist −1.7 cm after 12 weeks |
Irish Moss (Chondrus crispus) | Iodine for thyroid, gut/respiratory health; nutrient-dense, cardiometabolic support | Iodine ~47 mg/g; traditional use in BP and cholesterol support |
Kelp (Fucus vesiculosus) | Supports thyroid/hormone balance; metabolism and joint health | Increased TSH in short-term consumption trial |
Burdock Root | Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory; supports liver, skin, gut, and lymphatic health | ↓ IL‑6, hs‑CRP, MDA; ↑ TAC, SOD after 42-day RCT |
Lion’s Mane mushroom | ↑ NGF/neuroregeneration, cognition, mood; gut/immune support | ↑ memory/focus; ↓ anxiety & depression up to ~30% |
Reishi mushroom | ↓ Stress, ↑ sleep; immune system support; cardiovascular resilience | Animal model shows BP reduction; metabolic improvements |
Shiitake mushroom | ↓ LDL cholesterol; immune & liver support; anti-inflammatory | Clinical and in vitro evidence of cholesterol reduction and liver protection |
Turkey Tail mushroom | Immune modulation (PSK); anticancer adjunct; anti-inflammatory | Clinically used in cancer support protocols |
Cordyceps mushroom | ↑ VO₂ max/endurance; ↓ fatigue; boosts energy & metabolism | ↑ VO₂ max ~6–11%; ↑ time-to-exhaustion +8% (~70 s) |
Chaga mushroom | Powerful antioxidant; immune regulation; supports cholesterol metabolism; antidiabetic & anticancer potential | Rich in β‑glucans (~8.6%); ↓ oxidative stress; immune protection; hypoglycemic & hypolipidemic effects observed |
Final Takeaway
Boost is a science-backed daily supplement combining superfoods and adaptogenic mushrooms to support your cardiovascular system, metabolism, liver, detox pathways, immune balance, cognitive clarity, stress resilience, endurance, and longevity—all through verified clinical outcomes and deep nutritional synergy.
For the best effects in men Boost is best combined with Men's Plus to assist with hormone regulation.
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