The comparison desk · Last updated 7 October 2026

    Straight comparisons, including the ones we lose

    Every page here answers one question people actually ask, in a table you can read in thirty seconds, with an honest note on where Grass & Co. is not the right choice.

    The can aisle

    Functional drinks compared: Grass & Co., TRIP, Neutonic and Water Junkie

    Which functional drink should I buy: Grass & Co., TRIP, Neutonic or Water Junkie?

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    The label question

    Fruiting body vs mycelium

    Is fruiting body or mycelium better in a mushroom supplement?

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    The format question

    Capsules vs powder vs drinks

    Should I take mushroom capsules, powder or a drink?

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    The ingredient question

    Lion's Mane vs Reishi vs Cordyceps vs Maitake

    Which functional mushroom should I take: Lion's Mane, Reishi or Cordyceps?

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    The afternoon question

    Mushroom drinks vs coffee vs energy drinks

    Is a mushroom drink better than coffee or an energy drink?

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    The buyer's checklist

    Best mushroom supplement brands UK: how to choose one

    What are the best mushroom supplement brands in the UK, and how do I choose one?

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    The originals question

    CBD vs functional mushrooms

    Should I take CBD or functional mushrooms?

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    The focus shelf

    The best focus supplements in the UK: an honest buyer's guide

    What is the best focus supplement in the UK?

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    The label test

    How to choose the best Lion's Mane supplement in the UK

    What is the best Lion's Mane supplement in the UK?

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    The can aisle, short version

    The best focus drinks in the UK, compared

    What is the best focus drink in the UK?

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    The basics first

    Brain fog and concentration: what helps, and which vitamins have real claims

    What helps with brain fog and concentration?

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    Buyer's guide

    The best nootropics in the UK: what the word means, and what is actually allowed to be claimed

    What are the best nootropics in the UK?

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    Buyer's guide

    The best supplements for concentration: an honest UK guide for studying and long work days

    What are the best supplements for concentration when studying or working?

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    Buyer's guide

    Sleep supplements and evening drinks in the UK: an honest guide

    What is the best supplement or drink to help me sleep in the UK?

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    Buyer's guide

    Supplements for stress in the UK: what the rules allow and what actually helps

    What is the best supplement for stress in the UK?

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    Buyer's guide

    Evening and sleep drinks in the UK: an honest guide

    What is the best drink to have before bed in the UK?

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    Buyer's guide

    Adaptogen drinks in the UK: what they are and how to choose one

    What are the best adaptogen drinks in the UK?

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    Comparison

    Lion's Mane vs coffee: an honest comparison

    Is Lion's Mane better than coffee?

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    Buyer's guide

    Best mushroom coffee UK: what's actually in the cup

    What's the best mushroom coffee in the UK?

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    Comparison

    Lion's Mane vs Ashwagandha: which one, and can you take both?

    Should I take Lion's Mane or Ashwagandha?

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    Comparison

    Lion's Mane powder vs capsules: which format to buy

    Is Lion's Mane powder or capsules better?

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    The ingredient desk

    Do mushrooms have protein? What's actually in a mushroom

    Do mushrooms have protein?

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    The ingredient desk

    Beta-glucan: the mushroom fibre explained

    Is beta-glucan a fibre, and do mushrooms contain it?

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    Comparison

    Mushrooms vs creatine: different tools, honestly compared

    Should I take mushrooms or creatine?

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    Buyer's guide

    Best magnesium supplement UK: forms, doses and honest notes

    What's the best magnesium supplement in the UK?

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    Comparison

    Magnesium drinks compared: TRIP, OHMG and Liquid RELAX

    Which magnesium drink is best?

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    Buyer's guide

    Best greens powder UK: what to check before you buy

    What's the best greens powder in the UK?

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    Comparison

    AG1 alternatives UK: honest greens powder comparison

    What are the best AG1 alternatives in the UK?

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    The trend desk

    Cortisol supplements: what UK rules actually allow anyone to claim

    Do cortisol supplements work?

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    The ingredient desk

    Reishi for sleep: the honest guide

    Should I take Reishi for sleep?

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    The buyer's checklist

    Best mushroom gummies UK: what to check before you buy

    What are the best mushroom gummies in the UK?

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    The buyer's checklist

    CBD drinks in the UK: the honest buyer's guide

    What should I know about CBD drinks in the UK?

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    The buyer's checklist

    Best ashwagandha supplement UK: the honest guide

    What is the best ashwagandha supplement in the UK?

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    Head to head

    Ashwagandha vs rhodiola: which adaptogen for which job

    Should I take ashwagandha or rhodiola?

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    The buyer's checklist

    Lion's Mane powder UK: what to check before you buy

    What is the best Lion's Mane powder in the UK?

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    The buyer's checklist

    Mushroom powder: what to check, and how to use it

    What should I look for in a mushroom powder?

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    The field guide

    Best mushroom supplements UK: match the mushroom to the moment

    What are the best mushroom supplements in the UK?

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    The honest answer

    Caffeine-free energy drinks: what actually helps

    What is a good caffeine-free energy drink?

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    The buyer's checklist

    Healthy energy drinks UK: what to check on the can

    What are the healthiest energy drinks in the UK?

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    The ritual

    Mushroom hot chocolate: make your own with mushroom powder

    How do you make mushroom hot chocolate?

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    The evening pour

    Non-alcoholic evening drinks: sparkling drinks for grownups

    What are the best non-alcoholic evening drinks in the UK?

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    Mushroom School

    Reishi mushroom: what it is, how it's used, and what the evidence says

    What are the benefits of reishi mushroom?

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    Mushroom School

    Do mushroom gummies work? An honest look

    Do mushroom gummies actually work?

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    The Originals

    Is CBD legal in the UK? The 2026 rules, plainly

    Is CBD legal in the UK?

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    The Rituals

    Matcha vs Lion's Mane: two very different kinds of focus

    Is matcha or lion's mane better for focus?

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    The Originals

    Best CBD Oil UK (2026): what actually matters on the label

    What is the best CBD oil in the UK?

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    The Originals

    Best CBD Balm UK (2026): muscle rubs, checked properly

    What is the best CBD balm in the UK?

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    The Originals

    CBG vs CBD: the honest difference

    What is the difference between CBG and CBD?

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    Mushroom School

    Best reishi mushroom supplement UK: 5 checks before you buy

    What is the best reishi mushroom supplement in the UK?

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    The Field Guides

    Ancient + Brave alternatives: which shelf are you actually shopping?

    What are the best alternatives to Ancient + Brave in the UK?

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    The Field Guides

    Ancient + Brave reviews: an honest look from a neighbouring shelf

    Is Ancient + Brave any good? What do reviews say?

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    The Field Guides

    Neutonic alternatives: caffeine, or no caffeine?

    What are the best alternatives to Neutonic in the UK?

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    The Field Guides

    Rheal alternatives: superblends vs functional mushrooms

    What are the best alternatives to Rheal in the UK?

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    The Field Guides

    Huel alternatives: meal replacement or daily ritual?

    Is there a Huel alternative for focus or daily wellbeing?

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    The Field Guides

    Space Goods alternatives: mushroom drinks without the hype

    What are the alternatives to Space Goods in the UK?

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    The Field Guides

    Dirtea alternatives: what to compare before you switch

    What are the best alternatives to Dirtea in the UK?

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    The Field Guides

    Four Sigmatic alternatives in the UK

    What's a UK alternative to Four Sigmatic?

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    The Field Guides

    Magnesium glycinate UK: which form of magnesium do you actually need?

    Is magnesium glycinate the best magnesium supplement in the UK?

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    The Field Guides

    Ashwagandha gummies UK: are gummies or capsules the better buy?

    Are ashwagandha gummies as good as capsules?

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    The Field Guides

    Sleep gummies UK: what to check before you buy

    What are the best sleep gummies in the UK?

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    Mushroom School

    Turkey tail mushroom UK: why you can't buy it (and what to take instead)

    Can you buy turkey tail mushroom in the UK?

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    Mushroom School

    Lion's Mane tincture vs extract vs capsules: what's the difference?

    Is a lion's mane tincture better than capsules or powder?

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    The Field Guides

    Ashwagandha and magnesium: why they're paired (and our exact formula)

    Can you take ashwagandha and magnesium together?

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