The statistics are sobering: according to the Mental Health Foundation, 74% of UK adults have felt so stressed in the past year that they were overwhelmed or unable to cope. For women, who often juggle multiple roles and responsibilities, finding effective stress-management solutions is not just beneficial – it’s essential.
While temporary stress is a natural part of life, chronic stress can disrupt sleep, impair immune function, and contribute to numerous health challenges. This has led many to search for natural alternatives to conventional approaches.
itmushbegood, a UK-based company created by women with first-hand experience of stress-related challenges, alongside leading biochemists, has developed UNWIND – a premium organic mushroom blend specifically formulated to support resilience and calm. Here’s why this innovative formula is gaining recognition as a comprehensive stress solution.
1. Combines ancient wisdom with modern science
The foundation of UNWIND is reishi mushroom, revered for over 2,000 years in traditional Eastern medicine as the “mushroom of immortality”. Modern research is now validating what traditional practitioners have long observed: reishi contains triterpenes and polysaccharides that help modulate the body’s stress response.
“What makes our formula unique is that we use an 18:1 concentration of reishi extract, meaning it takes 18 kg of mushrooms to create 1 kg of our extract,” explains Roisin, the founder of itmushbegood. “Most supplements use much lower concentrations or mycelium grown on grain, which is mostly starch with minimal active compounds.”
UNWIND combines this high-potency reishi (400 mg per serving) with KSM-66 ashwagandha, the most clinically studied form of this adaptogenic herb with over 24 human clinical trials supporting its stress-modulating benefits.
2. Supports natural sleep without morning grogginess
Unlike many sleep supplements that simply sedate or cause next-day drowsiness, UNWIND works with your body’s natural rhythms. The combination of reishi mushroom, lemon balm, and hops flower helps ease the mind into a state conducive to restful sleep without forcing it.
“I’ve tried numerous sleep supplements that left me feeling groggy or ‘hungover’ the next day,” shares Emma, 38. “UNWIND helps me fall asleep naturally and wake feeling genuinely refreshed.”
The formula is specifically designed to address the “tired-but-wired” phenomenon so many women experience – physical exhaustion coupled with an overactive mind that prevents quality rest.
3. Addresses the root of stress, not just symptoms
Rather than simply masking symptoms, UNWIND contains adaptogens that help the body respond more effectively to stressors. Adaptogens are natural substances that enhance the body’s ability to adapt to physical, chemical, and biological stressors.
The KSM-66 ashwagandha in UNWIND has been clinically shown to reduce cortisol (the primary stress hormone) by up to 27.9% in studies. When combined with reishi mushroom, which supports the body’s stress response through different pathways, the formula offers comprehensive adaptogenic support.
The addition of essential minerals like magnesium (75 mg) and zinc (10 mg) further supports nervous system function and a healthy stress response, addressing nutritional factors that can contribute to stress sensitivity.
4. Created by women who understand real-life stress
Perhaps what truly sets UNWIND apart is that it was developed by women who have navigated their own stress-related challenges. “We created what we couldn’t find ourselves,” says Roisin. “A clean, organic formula with therapeutic amounts of the most effective ingredients, backed by both traditional wisdom and modern research.”
This women-centred approach is evident in their attention to hormonal balance – a crucial factor in stress resilience for women. The formula includes ingredients that support adrenal function and hormonal equilibrium, recognising that women’s stress responses can be influenced by hormonal fluctuations throughout the month and across different life stages.
5. Uncompromising quality standards
In the largely unregulated supplement industry, quality can vary dramatically. itmushbegood maintains exceptional standards:
- All ingredients are certified organic
- Dual-extraction methods capture both water-soluble and fat-soluble compounds
- High-potency extracts ensure meaningful amounts of active ingredients
- Made in the UK in small batches to ensure quality
- Transparent sourcing and third-party testing
“We approached formulation with the principle that everything we create must be good enough to give to our loved ones,” explains Roisin. “That means no compromises on ingredient quality or potency.”
For women seeking a natural approach to stress management without side effects, UNWIND represents a new paradigm – one that views stress resilience not as something to force through willpower alone, but as a capacity that can be nurtured through targeted nutritional support.
In a world where stress has become normalised, this organic mushroom formula offers a gentle yet effective path to reclaiming calm, restful sleep, and emotional equilibrium – benefits that ripple through every aspect of health and wellbeing.
