frequently asked questions

alice works by combining the incredible power of functional mushrooms with potent nootropics and adaptogens — all into a decadent chocolate supplement bite. 

The functional mushrooms work over time, not instantly. When taken daily for 3+ weeks, the nutrients compound in your body and begin to make subtle yet powerful changes. A few examples we love…

The compounds in Lion’s Mane (in Brainstorm) are so molecularly light that they can cross the blood-brain barrier to directly stimulate Nerve Growth Factor (NGF), support memory, cognition, neuroplasticity and overall brain function. Reishi (in Nightcap) contains triterpenes that work directly with your parasympathetic nervous system to help alleviate stress, promote relaxation, and foster deep sleep. And Cordyceps (in Happy Ending + Brainstorm) maintains healthy blood oxygen levels and delivers adenosine – an endurance-enhancing compound that optimizes energy levels and mental stamina for improved learning, memory, and central nervous system functions.

To complement the health benefits of the mushrooms (and because we love instant gratification), we formulated our chocolates with a blend of powerful, fast-acting nootropics and botanicals that provide effects that you may feel within 45 minutes of consuming the product. 

The result is an indulgent daily ritual that’s good for you and only gets better with time.

We have a ‘now and later’ approach to formulation. The long term benefits come from our functional mushrooms, which are felt over time — not instantly. When incorporated into a daily routine, the mushrooms’ nutrients compound in your body and become more effective with daily use.

But we also know that nothing beats instant gratification. That’s why we’ve added a potent blend of active nootropics, herbs, and botanicals to our formulas. 

With each chocolate, you may feel some effects instantly (45 minutes after eating), and the biggest impacts after 3+ weeks of consistent daily use.

We take mushroom sourcing very seriously. All of our mushrooms are grown-to-order from a network of woman-owned farms, are USDA Certified Organic, and only use extracts from the fruiting body of the mushroom (the most nutrient-dense part). Additionally, our mushrooms are grown on the substrate that is most natural to them — Cordyceps on brown rice, Lion’s Mane on oak and maple logs and Reishi on dunwood logs — to provide the purest, most potent extract. 

A mushroom supplement contains functional mushrooms such as Lion’s Mane, Cordyceps, Reishi, Tremella, or Maitake. They’re available in different formats, including capsules, powders, gummies, beverages, and alice’s functional mushroom chocolates.

Learn more: Mushroom Supplements Guide

Functional mushroom supplements contain mushroom species used as part of a daily wellness routine. alice functional mushroom supplements feature fruiting-body mushroom extracts and pair them with nootropics, adaptogens, botanicals, and other thoughtfully selected ingredients in dark chocolate.

Learn more: What Are Functional Mushrooms?

Each functional mushroom has unique characteristics and is associated with different areas of wellness:

• Lion’s Mane: Known as the brain mushroom, Lion’s Mane may support cognitive function, focus, and mental clarity. Found in Brainstorm.
• Cordyceps: Often called the energy mushroom, Cordyceps may support stamina, endurance, and cellular energy. Found in Brainstorm, Happy Ending, and Party Trick.
• Reishi: Known as the calm mushroom, Reishi may support relaxation, a healthy stress response, and restful sleep. Found in Nightcap and Zen-X.
• Tremella: Often called the hydration mushroom, Tremella is associated with skin hydration and antioxidant support. Found in Zen-X.
• Maitake: Known as the dancing mushroom, Maitake contains naturally occurring beta-glucans and is associated with immune health and overall wellness. Found in Menopause Hero.

Functional mushrooms, nootropics, and adaptogens are different categories of ingredients commonly used in wellness supplements.

• Functional mushrooms: Mushrooms such as Lion’s Mane, Cordyceps, and Reishi that contain naturally occurring compounds and are used to support overall wellness.
• Nootropics: Ingredients commonly used to support cognitive function, including focus, memory, and mental clarity.
• Adaptogens: Ingredients traditionally used to support the body’s response to everyday stress and promote balance.

Consider the functional mushrooms, product quality, and what you’re looking to add to your wellness routine. alice offers different formulas for energy and focus, sleep and relaxation, intimacy, mood, calm clarity, and menopause support.

Explore our Mushroom Supplements collection to compare formulas.

The best mushroom supplement format depends on your preferences and routine. Beyond format, consider mushroom quality, ingredients, testing, and which option you’ll enjoy taking consistently.

Learn more: Mushroom Supplements Guide and Mushroom Chocolates vs Coffee vs Gummies

alice was created to make functional mushrooms easy and enjoyable to incorporate into a daily ritual. Instead of another capsule, powder, or gummy, alice combines functional mushrooms and other thoughtfully selected ingredients with decadent dark chocolate.

Many mushroom supplements are designed for daily use, including alice chocolates. Follow the suggested use guidelines for your specific formula and consult your healthcare provider if you have questions about incorporating supplements into your routine.

The fruiting body is the visible, above-ground portion of a mushroom, while mycelium is the network of fungal threads that grows through its substrate. alice uses fruiting-body mushroom extracts rather than mycelium in its formulas.

Learn more: Fruiting Bodies and Our Science

Yes! alice works with independent laboratories to test its mushroom ingredients and finished products. Learn more about our quality standards and available testing information on our Science page.

Look for clear ingredient information, the mushroom species used, whether the formula contains fruiting-body extracts or mycelium, and information about sourcing and testing. These details can help you make a more informed choice.

Each alice formula is created for a different part of your routine. Brainstorm is formulated for energy and focus, Nightcap for sleep and relaxation, Happy Ending for intimacy, Party Trick for mood and social energy, Zen-X for calm clarity, and Menopause Hero for overall well-being throughout menopause.

alice products are designed to complement one another. Follow the suggested use guidelines for each individual product and consult your healthcare provider if you have questions about adding supplements to your routine or combining products.

We don't currently ship to P.O. boxes because not all of our carriers can deliver to them. Physical addresses only please!

We have a very short window to perform cancellations or edit your order, so it is possible that we won’t catch your order in time. 

If you need help, email us ASAP at orders@alicemushrooms.com — we can’t guarantee any changes or cancellations, but we’ll do our best! 


If you’re within 60 minutes of placing your order, you can edit or cancel directly in your account here: https://alicemushrooms.com/account

We can’t accept returns of food items, but we have a 30-day money-back guarantee on your first order of any alice mushroom chocolates. So don’t keep your curiosity waiting — unwrap your alice and indulge, risk-free!



We encourage you to try alice for at least 3 weeks to give the sustained benefits of our functional mushrooms time to compound in your body! With that in mind, you can request a refund for any of our chocolate products within 30 days of your first purchase (SavedBy Shipping Assurance is non-refundable).

Shoot us an email at orders@alicemushrooms.com and we’ll get you taken care of :)

Exclusions:

• Initiating a credit card chargeback will void your right to a refund. No orders associated with a chargeback will be refunded.
• Only the first order placed by a customer is eligible for a refund. Additional orders are not eligible.
• Packages that are refused upon delivery or marked as "Return to Sender" are not eligible for a refund.

We currently ship to all 50 U.S. states (yes! Including Hawaii & Alaska) year-round and Canada October-May.

Never. alice products contain functional mushrooms like Lions Mane, Cordyceps and Reishi. Functional mushrooms are fully legal everywhere in the world, and are an entirely different category of mushrooms to those that can create a magical experience. So no matter how much alice chocolate you consume, you won’t trip or risk failing a drug test. 


Consuming alcohol while alice is in your system is not shown to affect its efficacy. However, everyone’s body is different, so it’s always a good idea to pay attention to how you’re feeling and take it slow. As always, ask your doctor if you’re unsure!

Yes! We take a lot of pride in our sourcing and the quality of every ingredient we put in our chocolates. All alice chocolates are gluten free, certified OU-D kosher, and manufactured in the USA. Party Trick contains small amounts of milk and is not vegan.

There's no minimum age requirement for consuming alice products, but they were designed for adults and have not been extensively tested with children or teenagers. If you are concerned about a child taking alice, we always recommend talking to a pediatrician first!

We don’t have access to conclusive studies performed with people who may have contraindications, are pregnant, breastfeeding, or who have certain chronic health conditions, to be able to make any claims about the safety of functional mushrooms in those circumstances. Always consult your doctor before making any changes to your health and wellness routine if you have chronic health issues or if you are pregnant.

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