Travel Challenges	Common Causes	Host Defense Formula That Help*	Key Ingredients
Sleep disruption & jet lag*	Time-zone shifts, red-eye flights	MycoBenefits™ Sleep*	Reishi, Lion’s Mane, GABA, L-Theanine, Magnesium Bis-Glycinate, Passionflower, Vitamin B6, Holy Basil
Brain fog / low focus & mental energy	Sleep loss, fatigue, overstimulation	MycoBenefits™ Focus*	Lion’s Mane, Reishi, Cordyceps, B-Vitamins, Choline, L-Taurine
Occasional digestive discomfort*	Dehydration, new foods, disrupted routines, hygiene shifts, stress	MycoBotanicals® Microbiome*	Turkey Tail, Reishi, Chicory Root (prebiotic synergy)
Occasional emotional stress / unease*	TSA, airports, unfamiliarity	MycoBenefits™ Mood*	Reishi, Lion’s Mane, Ashwagandha, L-Theanine, Holy Basil, 5-HTP
Immune & general wellness*	Airplanes, crowds, changing climates	MycoBotanicals® Immune*	Reishi, Chaga, Maitake, Turkey Tail, Agarikon, Astragalus, Oregano Leaf, Acerola Cherry (Vitamin C), Selenium
On-the-go format convenience	Travel constraints, minimal space	MycoShield® Spray (TSA-friendly)	Agarikon, Reishi, Chaga, Birch Polypore, Turkey Tail

 

How Does Travel Affect Your Immune System?

Research shows that stress and sleep loss can raise cortisol levels and reduce immune responsiveness. Other demands— like crowded airports, recycled cabin air, and exposure to new environments— can make the immune system more vulnerable in transit. Below are some of the most common factors that can challenge immune function while traveling.

Common immunity challenges while traveling:

• Extended travel days, overnight flights, and disrupted sleep cycles, which can weaken immune response and make recovery slower

• Close contact in shared spaces and recycled cabin air, heightening environmental exposures

• Changing climates that require quick adaptation from your immune system

• Dehydration, which can impact the body’s ability to filter and flush out unwanted elements

• Nutritional gaps from irregular meals or limited food options, which may leave the body with fewer resources to support immune function.

• Stress from delays, cancellations, or travel anxiety, which can elevate cortisol and weaken immune responsiveness.

Which Supplements Support Immune Health When Traveling?

MycoBotanicals® Immune*

 

MycoBotanicals® Immune* combines organic mushroom mycelium from five species with botanicals and vitamin C support to boost and maintain optimal immune function.*

This supplement includes mushrooms like Agarikon, Chaga, and Reishi, which offer beneficial compounds and antioxidants like vitamin C that help maintain a balanced immune response.*

It also includes Turkey Tail, which helps promote beneficial bacteria in the gut. These microbes produce short-chain metabolites that support the integrity of the gut barrier—an important factor since gut health is closely tied to immune function.*

Lastly, Astragalus helps maintain upper-respiratory health, while Acerola Cherry provides a natural source of vitamin C for an extra boost when navigating crowded airports, long flights, and shifting climates.*

Ingredients in MycoBotanicals® Immune*:

• Agarikon

• Chaga

• Turkey Tail

• Reishi

• Maitake

• Acerola Cherry

• Astragalus

• Schizandra

• Goji

MycoShield® Throat Spray

 

If you want to pack light, MycoShield® Throat Spray is the way to go. It comes in 0.5–2 oz bottles, ideal for your carry-on and the 3-1-1 rule. A few sprays deliver concentrated mushroom extracts for a great way to support immune function.*

It's a blend of five mushroom extracts: Agarikon, Birch Polypore, Reishi, Chaga, and Turkey Tail—prepared using a double and triple extraction method to capture a wide range of beneficial compounds.*

Agarikon and Birch Polypore have a history of traditional use for supporting respiratory wellness, in part by offering compounds that interact with the body’s immune pathways. Then, there’s Turkey Tail, which contributes prebiotic fibers that feed the beneficial gut bacteria—an important part of overall immune function when your routine and diet change during trips.*

Ingredients in MycoShield® Throat Spray:

• Agarikon

• Reishi

• Birch Polypore

• Chaga

• Turkey Tail

 

Common Challenges with Digestion, Gut Health & Traveling*

Unfamiliar foods, meal timing, new water sources, and even added stress while traveling can all disrupt the balance of microflora in your digestive tract.

Your gut microbiome is a living ecosystem that plays a key role in digestion, nutrient absorption, and overall well-being. Trillions of microbes work together within your gastrointestinal tract, helping you process meals, maintain regularity, and keep your digestive system running smoothly.*

 

A healthy gut helps regulate immune activity and maintain the gut lining, both important for staying well when your body is adjusting to new foods, water, and environments.*

Common digestive issues when traveling:

Disruptions to this inner ecosystem can bring on occasional challenges, including:

• Bloating, constipation, or irregular stools

• General discomfort or sluggish digestion

• Imbalances in gut flora

What causes digestive issues in-flight or during travel?

• Sudden changes to your eating and sleep routine

• Indulging in unfamiliar foods

• Dehydration from dry cabin air or climate

• Emotional stress or anxiety, which can impact digestion through the gut-brain axis

• Disrupted eating routines and irregular meal timing

• Lack of movement during long travel stretches

• Exposure to new microflora in different regions

 

Supplements for Supporting Digestion and Microbiome When Traveling*

MycoBotanicals® Microbiome* Powder

 

MycoBotanicals® Microbiome* blends three prebiotic mushrooms with herbs and probiotics to support gut microbiome, encourage microbial diversity, and promote daily digestive health.*

Prebiotics are non-digestible fibers and compounds that feed the beneficial bacteria already in your gut, helping them thrive and maintain balance. On the other hand, probiotics are microorganisms that can compliment this ecosystem.*

This formula pairs prebiotic mushrooms like Turkey Tail, Lion’s Mane, and Reishi, with herbal prebiotics such as Marshmallow Root and Burdock Root. These ingredients not only feed beneficial gut flora but also help maintain the protective mucosal lining of the digestive tract.*

To round out this support, Microbiome* includes a blend of spore-forming probiotics. These strains are designed to complement prebiotics, aiding healthy microbial balance and steady digestion.*

Ingredients in MycoBotanicals® Microbiome*:

• Turkey Tail

• Lion’s Mane

• Reishi

• Marshmallow Root

• Burdock Root

• Probiotic Blend

 

Experiencing Jet Lag & Sleep Disruption 

Jet lag is practically synonymous with long-distance travel. When you fly across time zones, your body’s internal clock (also known as the circadian rhythm) gets out of sync with local time.

As a result, you could be stuck wide awake at 3 AM, only to find yourself later nodding off midafternoon. Even on domestic trips or red-eye flights, skipping a few hours of rest can leave you feeling disoriented and drained.