Cowgirl SOSS

11/26/2025

You know how vitamin E was supposed to prevent Alzheimer's but completely flopped in clinical trials?

Turns out there's a good reason. Vitamin E only protects fats in your cells, but oxidative damage hits everything—DNA, proteins, the lot.

It's like trying to fireproof a house by treating only the curtains. Plus it barely gets into your brain anyway.

Professor Barry Halliwell, who's been studying antioxidants for over 50 years, thinks we've been looking in the wrong place this whole time.

Enter ergothioneine, a compound discovered in the 1980s and then basically forgotten.

Your body can't make it, but you have a dedicated transporter just to grab it from food and distribute it everywhere.

Your kidneys actively recycle it instead of letting you p*e it out. Evolution doesn't build specialised machinery for nothing, so this molecule is clearly important.

The richest source? Mushrooms, particularly oyster, shiitake, and lion's mane varieties.

Halliwell's Singapore team found something striking when they measured ergothioneine levels in people's blood.

Those with mild cognitive impairment had remarkably low levels. Same with Parkinson's patients. When they tracked 88 people over time, the pattern was clear: low ergothioneine predicted faster cognitive decline.

It also showed up in cardiovascular disease, frailty, and macular degeneration.

And unlike vitamin E, ergothioneine doesn't just protect. It gets into your mitochondria, might promote growth of new brain cells, boosts NAD+ levels, and reduces inflammation.

In a small pilot trial, 18 elderly people with mild cognitive impairment took 25mg of ergothioneine three times weekly.

Their global cognitive performance improved significantly compared to placebo, and a marker of neuronal damage that kept rising in the placebo group flattened out completely.

Not enough people for firm conclusions, but promising enough that they're seeking funding for a proper large-scale trial.

Studies in Singapore, Japan, and the US have all found that people who eat more mushrooms have lower rates of cognitive impairment.

Halliwell's careful not to overpromise, he recommends 2-3 portions of mushrooms per week.

But the implications are fascinating. We've been so focused on glamorous antioxidants like vitamin C that we overlooked this molecule our bodies are literally built to hoard.

It passes from mothers to babies, accumulates in mitochondria during exercise, and affects multiple systems simultaneously.

Maybe this forgotten mushroom molecule is part of how we age gracefully with our cognition in tact.

11/21/2025

11/05/2025

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐔𝐬𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐲𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 🍄💪

Adding Cordyceps to your daily routine is simple and effective for supporting healthy testosterone levels and overall vitality. 🌿

Here’s how you can take it:
💊 𝑪𝒂𝒑𝒔𝒖𝒍𝒆𝒔: Convenient for consistent dosing (500–1500 mg daily).
🥄 𝑷𝒐𝒘𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒔: Mix into smoothies or coffee for a quick energy boost (1–3 grams daily).
💧 𝑻𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆𝒔: Fast-absorbing and potent, like our SOSS Cordyceps Organic Mushroom Tincture.

✅ 𝑷𝒓𝒐 𝑻𝒊𝒑: Take Cordyceps with meals for better absorption.
🩺 Always consult your healthcare provider to find the dosage that’s right for you.

Whether you want more energy, better performance, or balanced hormones — Cordyceps is a natural ally for daily wellness and vitality. 🌱✨

11/04/2025

𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐲𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐞 🔬🍄

Cordyceps mushrooms aren’t just ancient herbal wisdom — modern science is starting to confirm their powerful effects on testosterone and vitality. 💪

Here’s what research shows:
📈 𝑨𝒏𝒊𝒎𝒂𝒍 𝒔𝒕𝒖𝒅𝒊𝒆𝒔 have found significant increases in testosterone levels after Cordyceps supplementation.
⚡ 𝑯𝒖𝒎𝒂𝒏 𝒕𝒓𝒊𝒂𝒍𝒔 suggest improved energy, stamina, and libido among regular Cordyceps users.
🧠 𝑨𝒅𝒂𝒑𝒕𝒐𝒈𝒆𝒏𝒊𝒄 𝒆𝒇𝒇𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒔 help the body manage stress, lowering cortisol and creating better hormonal balance.

“𝘞𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘧𝘶𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘊𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘺𝘤𝘦𝘱𝘴’ 𝘦𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘴 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘦, 𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘺 𝘴𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘱𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘱𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘢𝘴 𝘢 𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵.” – 𝘋𝘳. 𝘑𝘶𝘭𝘪𝘦

Cordyceps continues to gain attention as a natural way to support endurance, reproductive health, and overall wellness — backed by both tradition and science. 🌿✨

11/03/2025

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐲𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐬 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐞 🌿🍄

Cordyceps mushrooms are more than just an energy booster — they play a key role in supporting healthy testosterone levels naturally. 💪

Here’s how they work:
✅ 𝑯𝒐𝒘 𝑪𝒐𝒓𝒅𝒚𝒄𝒆𝒑𝒔 𝑴𝒖𝒔𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒐𝒎𝒔 𝑺𝒖𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕 𝑻𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒆 🌿🍄 – Cordyceps help activate Leydig cells in the te**es and boost luteinizing hormone (LH), both essential for testosterone synthesis.
✅ 𝑩𝒂𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝑬𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒐𝒈𝒆𝒏 𝑳𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒍𝒔 – Helps maintain optimal hormonal balance in men.
✅ 𝑹𝒆𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒆 𝑺𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑪𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒔𝒐𝒍 – As an adaptogen, Cordyceps lowers stress hormones that can suppress testosterone.
✅ 𝑰𝒎𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝑩𝒍𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝑪𝒊𝒓𝒄𝒖𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 – Enhances oxygen flow and supports reproductive health and performance.

Backed by traditional use and modern research, Cordyceps may help improve energy, stamina, and vitality — naturally. ✨

Make Cordyceps part of your daily wellness routine and feel the difference. 🌱

11/01/2025

𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐲𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐞 🍄💪

Cordyceps mushrooms have been used for centuries to enhance stamina, immunity, and hormonal balance. Modern science now shows how they may help boost testosterone naturally — supporting energy, mood, and performance for both men and women.

Here’s how Cordyceps supports testosterone:
✅ 𝑺𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒖𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒔 𝒉𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 – Helps activate Leydig cells and luteinizing hormone (LH).
✅ 𝑹𝒆𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒆𝒔 𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒄𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒔𝒐𝒍 – As an adaptogen, Cordyceps helps your body handle stress better.
✅ 𝑰𝒎𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒔 𝒃𝒍𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝒄𝒊𝒓𝒄𝒖𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 – Enhances oxygen utilization and supports reproductive health.

Other benefits include:
⚡ Increased energy and endurance
🛡️ Stronger immune function
💨 Better respiratory health

You can easily add Cordyceps to your routine:
💊 Capsules (500–1500 mg daily)
🥄 Powder (1–3 g daily in smoothies or coffee)
💧 Tincture (like our SOSS Cordyceps Organic Mushroom Tincture)

Take it with meals and consult your healthcare provider for the best results.

Cordyceps — your natural path to better health, balance, and vitality. 🍄✨

10/29/2025

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10/27/2025

🌿𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐜 𝐯𝐬. 𝐓𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐏𝐚𝐢𝐧—𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞?

Let’s get real for a sec: pain is personal. Whether it’s a dull, daily ache or a sharp flare-up after overdoing it—microdosing might help. But how it helps depends on your body and your rhythm.

🧠 𝑳𝒐𝒏𝒈-𝑻𝒆𝒓𝒎 𝑹𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒇 (𝑪𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒊𝒄 𝑷𝒂𝒊𝒏)
Living with conditions like fibromyalgia, arthritis, or inflammation often means juggling meds, stress, and exhaustion. Microdosing isn’t magic—but it’s gentle, consistent, and doesn’t disrupt daily life.

✨ Over time, it may:
✔️ Support neuroplasticity (retraining your brain’s pain response)
✔️ Reduce inflammation at the root
✔️ Help ease the intensity of persistent pain

💫 𝑺𝒉𝒐𝒓𝒕-𝑻𝒆𝒓𝒎 𝑹𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒇 (𝑨𝒄𝒖𝒕𝒆 𝑷𝒂𝒊𝒏)
Microdosing won’t replace your Tylenol in a pinch, but many people notice less tension, faster recovery, and improved emotional resilience when they dose consistently.

Think of it like brushing your teeth—it works best when it’s part of your wellness rhythm, not a one-off fix.

💬 Want help finding the right starting point? We’re here for you.

10/26/2025

𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐟? 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐇𝐨𝐰.

Microdosing natural, mood-supportive mushrooms can feel like a leap—but with the right protocol and a little guidance, it becomes a powerful tool for long-term wellness and gentle pain support.

At SOSS™, we recommend starting slow, tracking your progress, and choosing a rhythm that fits your life. Here are two trusted approaches:

🌀 𝑭𝒂𝒅𝒊𝒎𝒂𝒏 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒕𝒐𝒄𝒐𝒍: 1 𝒅𝒂𝒚 𝒐𝒏, 2 𝒅𝒂𝒚𝒔 𝒐𝒇𝒇
🌱 Developed by Dr. James Fadiman, a wellness researcher known for his work in integrative practices. This protocol is subtle, safe, and designed to support neuroplasticity over time—without disrupting daily life.

🍄 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒎𝒆𝒕𝒔 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒄𝒌: 5 𝒅𝒂𝒚𝒔 𝒐𝒏, 2 𝒅𝒂𝒚𝒔 𝒐𝒇𝒇
🔗 Created by mushroom advocate Paul Stamets, this method combines cognition-supportive mushrooms with Lion’s Mane and niacin to nourish brain and nerve health—especially great for chronic pain recovery and clarity.

💡 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒌 𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒈𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒔:
We love using the Five-Minute Journal to track:\n- Pain levels

Mood & energy
Sleep quality

Patterns will emerge. You’ll start to notice what’s working and what might need adjusting.

✨ You don’t have to “trip” to heal. Just tune into your body’s natural rhythm and trust the process. We’re here if you’re ready to explore what’s possible—safely, mindfully, and legally (in Colorado). ✨

10/25/2025

𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐚𝐢𝐧?

If you’re living with chronic pain, inflammation, or stress-related tension—and you’re tired of meds that barely scratch the surface—microdosing natural, cognition-supportive mushrooms might be the gentle, plant-based support you’ve been looking for.

At Cowgirl SOSS™, we’ve seen real people feel better with thoughtful microdosing protocols—no trips, no fog, just subtle shifts toward relief and clarity.

✨ Why microdosing could help:
✅ May reduce inflammation + promote nerve healing
✅ Supports neuroplasticity (aka rewiring your brain’s pain pathways)
✅ Helps both long-term pain (like fibromyalgia or arthritis) and everyday discomfort

We’re big fans of the Fadiman and Stamets protocols (and yes, Lion’s Mane is part of the magic). If you’ve been curious but cautious, we’re here to guide you—no pressure, just real info.

🧠 As Dr. Julie always says:
“Even though these mushrooms are natural, they’re pharmacologically active. If you're on SSRIs or managing a mental health condition, it’s important to check in with your doctor.”

👉 [https://www.sossmushrooms.com/blogs/mushroom-guide]
You don’t have to live in pain. Let’s find your way forward—together.

10/22/2025

THANK YOU to our fabulous crew, amazing customers, hard-working vendor neighbors and awesome event producers for a super fun and productive 2025 market season. We are grateful everyday to be a part of this amazing community. See you all for the Gift Season markets starting soon!

10/09/2025

🍄 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐔𝐬𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐨𝐧’𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐞 (𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 ‘𝐋𝐢𝐨𝐧’𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐝’ 😳)

Curious about trying Lion’s Mane but not sure where to start?

Good news—you don’t have to forage, dry, and brew a potion. There are easy ways to work this brain-loving mushroom into your day:

✨ 𝐓𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 & 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐬 – Fast and fuss-free. Our SOSS Smart Drops deliver a potent daily dose with just one dropper.

☕ 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 – Stir into your morning coffee or smoothie for clean energy and clarity. (Brain boost, no crash.)

🍳 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 – Yep, you can sauté Lion’s Mane like mushrooms. Its meaty texture = the perfect plant-based crab cake. 🦀🔥 Pro tip: Make some with your partner tonight. It’s sexy brain food.

The key? Consistency. Start small and stick with it to feel the long-term benefits.
👇 Grab our organic, dual-extracted Lion’s Mane tincture or gummies today—crafted in Colorado, no fillers, no fluff.