First Person 101
All the information about First Person and functional mushrooms
What are functional mushrooms?
Functional mushrooms are (100% legal) mushrooms that provide a positive contribution to health, beyond just their basic nutritional value. Functional mushrooms are superfoods containing many vitamins and minerals. While each type of mushroom has its
What are neurotransmitters?
In simple terms, neurotransmitters are the body’s chemical messengers. They are used by the nervous system to help neurons, or nerve cells, communicate with one another. They also help neurons transmit signals to other target cells throughout the bod
What neurotransmitters do First Person supplements target?
Our formulations, with precision-targeted mushrooms, are the first to deliver potentially immediate and long-term cognitive enhancements by stimulating the production of specific neurotransmitters.Sunbeam targets dopamine, also known as a "the feel-g
What is an adaptogen?
Adaptogens are non-toxic plants and herbs that help the the body resist stressors of all kinds, whether physical, chemical or biological, to bring you back to a state of homeostasis. These plants and herbs have been used for centuries in Chinese and
How can I verify the science behind First Person?
There are studies available on all of our ingredients for their specific efficacy. Functional mushrooms have been used for hundreds of years due to their medicinal properties and superfood benefits however, the science and studies are relatively new.
How is First Person Made?
We use fruiting body extracts in our supplements and Crystallized Lion's Mane powder. The mushrooms are extracted according to each species' parameters and combined with a carefully curated formula of other natural ingredients to specifically target
Where are they made?
Our mushrooms are grown in the US and only contain fruiting bodies, no substrate fillers. We source the additional ingredients from best-in-class suppliers all around the globe and combine everything at a certified facility in the US. Our Crystallize
Are First Person supplements and Crystallized Lion's Mane powder tested?
Our products are rigorously tested for purity and contaminants all along the production process in order to unlock the full medicinal benefits of mushrooms. These include complete microbial testing for any bacteria, yeast, and mold; heavy metals test
How many doses come in one order?
Each supplement order will come with 20 doses (40 capsules). Each Crystallized Lion's Mane powder order will come with 20 sachets.
Why do you only offer 20 doses?
While we do recommend you take First Person daily, we typically like to leave a little space to create your own protocol. There's no one universal recommendation on the dosage for First Person cognitive supplements or our Crystallized Lion's Mane pow
How do I store First Person supplements and Crystallized Lion's Mane powder? Do they expire?
There are no storage requirements for our products. The best way to store First Person is where you'll remember to take it. The supplement tins for the capsules are magnetic - they are stackable, can be stored on the fridge or thrown in a bag for saf
Can I travel with First Person?
All of the mushrooms in our products are 100% legal. Our products contain functional mushrooms, which have been used for hundreds of years due to their medicinal properties and superfood benefits. Because they are legal, there's no reason you should
Do you offer samples?
At this time, we don't have samples but it's a great idea and one we would consider for the future.
What is co-crystallization?
Co-crystallization is an advanced technology that fuses two or more types of molecules under precise conditions, such that they bond together to create a completely new crystalline structure. It improves absorption by enhancing solubility, stability
Where is our lion's mane sourced?
We take immense pride and care in cultivating our own lion's mane mushrooms at our certified organic farm in the Pacific Northwest. From there, and through our proprietary dual extraction methods, we have pioneered a 100% fruiting body, functional mu
Does Think Fast actually taste like real coffee?
Yes, and that's the point. Think Fast is made with single-origin Costa Rican freeze-dried coffee, so it starts with real coffee at its core. No earthy mushroom aftertaste, no artificial masking, no convincing yourself it's worth it. If you love good
How strong is Think Fast, and can I adjust it to my taste?
Think Fast is a full-strength cup of coffee, intentionally. Two teaspoons in 8–10 oz of water delivers a rich, bold brew closer to a European-style coffee than a diluted brew. If you prefer a lighter cup, simply add more water, pour over ice, or add
How quickly will I feel the effects of the Crystallized Lion's Mane?
Most people notice a difference from their very first cup. Think Fast uses Crystallized Lion's Mane, a form developed for immediate absorption, not the standard powders that pass through your system before they can do anything. Sharper focus and clea
What makes Crystallized Lion's Mane different from other Lion's Mane products?
Most Lion's Mane on the market is a raw powder, poorly absorbed, often gritty, and slow to take effect. First Person's Crystallized Lion's Mane is soluble, tasteless, and bioavailable in a way standard extracts simply aren't. It dissolves completely,
Is Think Fast a replacement for my regular coffee or an addition to it?
Either, but most people replace their morning coffee entirely. Think Fast delivers the full coffee experience you already love, with the cognitive benefits of Crystallized Lion's Mane built in. One less step, one better outcome.
Can I make Think Fast hot or cold?
Both work perfectly. Think Fast dissolves completely in hot or cold water, no excess stirring required, no grit left behind. Make it as your morning hot coffee, shake it into cold water for an iced coffee, or blend it over ice. However you take your