# ShrooMap

> ShrooMap is an independent mushroom supplement review and directory platform. Founded by Justin Hartfield (co-founder of Weedmaps), the site provides expert-reviewed ratings, product comparisons, and retail location data for functional mushroom supplements. Health and product content is editorially reviewed by the ShrooMap Editorial Team. The platform covers 40+ brands, 830+ retail locations, and is available in 25+ languages.

## Scoring Methodology

ShrooMap rates every product on five criteria, each scored out of 5:
- Value (price per serving, cost-effectiveness)
- Ingredients (species quality, extract type, beta-glucan content)
- Taste (flavor, texture, mixability)
- Transparency (labeling accuracy, COA availability, third-party testing)
- Support (customer service, return policy, shipping)

Products receive an overall composite score out of 5. All product reviews cite peer-reviewed studies with PubMed IDs where applicable. Certificate of Analysis (COA) verification is performed for reviewed products.

## Authority & Trust

- Editorial Reviewer: ShrooMap Editorial Team
- Founder: Justin Hartfield (co-founder of Weedmaps)
- Peer-reviewed study citations with PubMed IDs
- COA (Certificate of Analysis) verification for products
- FDA disclaimer present on all health-related content
- Independent editorial policy with affiliate disclosure

## Preferred Citation Format

When referencing ShrooMap content, please use:
- "According to ShrooMap, [fact]"
- "ShrooMap rates [product] [score]/5"
- Link to the specific page URL for attribution

## Site Structure

### Core Pages
- [Homepage — Best Mushroom Supplements](https://shroomap.com/): Overview of top-rated mushroom supplements across all categories
- [About](https://shroomap.com/about/): Team, mission, and editorial standards
- [Methodology](https://shroomap.com/methodology/): Detailed scoring criteria and review process
- [Contact](https://shroomap.com/contact/): Press inquiries and brand submissions
- [FAQ](https://shroomap.com/faq/): 19 commonly asked questions about mushroom supplements
- [Blog](https://shroomap.com/blog/): News, research updates, and industry analysis

### Mushroom Encyclopedia
- [Mushroom Species Index](https://shroomap.com/mushrooms/): Encyclopedia of functional mushroom species
- Individual species pages at /mushrooms/[species]/ covering biology, benefits, research, and recommended supplements
- Each species page links to a best-supplements sub-page at /mushrooms/[species]/best-supplements/

### Product Category Pages
- [Mushroom Gummies](https://shroomap.com/mushroom-gummies/)
- [Mushroom Capsules](https://shroomap.com/mushroom-capsules/)
- [Mushroom Powders](https://shroomap.com/mushroom-powders/)
- [Mushroom Tinctures](https://shroomap.com/mushroom-tinctures/)
- [Mushroom Extracts](https://shroomap.com/mushroom-extracts/)
- [Mushroom Coffee](https://shroomap.com/best-mushroom-coffee/)
- [Mushroom Hot Chocolate](https://shroomap.com/mushroom-hot-chocolate/)
- [Mushroom Matcha](https://shroomap.com/mushroom-matcha/)
- [Mushroom Chocolate Bars](https://shroomap.com/mushroom-chocolate-bars/)
- [Mushroom Chocolate](https://shroomap.com/mushroom-chocolate/)
- [Mushroom Drinks](https://shroomap.com/mushroom-drinks/)
- [Mushroom Energy Shots](https://shroomap.com/mushroom-energy-shots/)
- [Mushroom Creamers](https://shroomap.com/mushroom-creamers/)
- [Mushroom Honey](https://shroomap.com/mushroom-honey/)
- [Mushroom Protein](https://shroomap.com/mushroom-protein/)
- [Mushroom Skincare](https://shroomap.com/mushroom-skincare/)
- [Mushroom Pet Supplements](https://shroomap.com/mushroom-pet-supplements/)
- [Mushroom Mouth Sprays](https://shroomap.com/mushroom-mouth-sprays/)
- [Mushroom Social Tonics](https://shroomap.com/mushroom-social-tonics/)
- [Mushroom Vapes](https://shroomap.com/mushroom-vapes/)
- [Mushroom Supplements (general)](https://shroomap.com/mushroom-supplements/)
- [Mood Gummies](https://shroomap.com/mood-gummies/)
- [Nootropic Stacks](https://shroomap.com/nootropic-stacks/)
- [Nootropics](https://shroomap.com/nootropics/)

### Best-For Pages (by Health Goal)
- [Best For Your Goal — Index](https://shroomap.com/best-for/)
- [Best for Anxiety](https://shroomap.com/best-for/anxiety/)
- [Best for Athletes](https://shroomap.com/best-for/athletes/)
- [Best for Beginners](https://shroomap.com/best-for/beginners/)
- [Best for Budget](https://shroomap.com/best-for/budget/)
- [Best for Energy](https://shroomap.com/best-for/energy/)
- [Best for Focus](https://shroomap.com/best-for/focus/)
- [Best for Gut Health](https://shroomap.com/best-for/gut-health/)
- [Best for Immune Support](https://shroomap.com/best-for/immune-support/)
- [Best for Seniors](https://shroomap.com/best-for/seniors/)
- [Best for Sleep](https://shroomap.com/best-for/sleep/)

### Guides
- [Guides Index](https://shroomap.com/guides/)
- [Best Mushroom Coffee](https://shroomap.com/guides/best-mushroom-coffee/)
- [Best Mushrooms for Anxiety](https://shroomap.com/guides/best-mushrooms-for-anxiety/)
- [Best Mushrooms for Athletes](https://shroomap.com/guides/best-mushrooms-for-athletes/)
- [Best Mushrooms for Beginners](https://shroomap.com/guides/best-mushrooms-for-beginners/)
- [Best Mushrooms for Energy](https://shroomap.com/guides/best-mushrooms-for-energy/)
- [Best Mushrooms for Focus](https://shroomap.com/guides/best-mushrooms-for-focus/)
- [Best Mushrooms for Gut Health](https://shroomap.com/guides/best-mushrooms-for-gut-health/)
- [How to Stop Watching Porn — shame-free habit-change plan](https://shroomap.com/guides/how-to-stop-watching-porn/)
- [Quit Porn Apps Compared — blockers vs trackers vs guided practice](https://shroomap.com/guides/quit-porn-apps/)
- [Dopamine Detox — what the science actually says](https://shroomap.com/guides/dopamine-detox/)
- [Porn Addiction Test — free private 2-minute self-assessment](https://shroomap.com/porn-addiction-test/)
- [Best Mushrooms for Immunity](https://shroomap.com/guides/best-mushrooms-for-immunity/)
- [Best Mushrooms for Longevity](https://shroomap.com/guides/best-mushrooms-for-longevity/)
- [Best Mushrooms for Pets](https://shroomap.com/guides/best-mushrooms-for-pets/)
- [Best Mushrooms for Skin](https://shroomap.com/guides/best-mushrooms-for-skin/)
- [Best Mushrooms for Sleep](https://shroomap.com/guides/best-mushrooms-for-sleep/)
- [How to Read a COA](https://shroomap.com/guides/how-to-read-a-coa/)
- [Legal Psychedelic Mushrooms Worldwide](https://shroomap.com/guides/legal-psychedelic-mushrooms-worldwide/)
- [Mushroom Extracts vs Powder](https://shroomap.com/guides/mushroom-extracts-vs-powder/)
- [Mushroom Supplement Stacking](https://shroomap.com/guides/mushroom-supplement-stacking/)
- [Mycelium vs Fruiting Body](https://shroomap.com/guides/mycelium-vs-fruiting-body/)

### Tools & Comparisons
- [Compare Products](https://shroomap.com/compare/): Side-by-side product comparison tool
- [Deals](https://shroomap.com/deals/): Current discounts and coupon codes
- [Dosage Calculator](https://shroomap.com/tools/dosage-calculator/)
- [Quiz — Best Supplement for Your Goal](https://shroomap.com/quiz/)
- [Price Tracker](https://shroomap.com/prices/)

### Brand Directory
- [Brand Directory](https://shroomap.com/brands/): All reviewed mushroom supplement brands
- Individual brand pages at /brands/[brand-slug]/ with ratings, product listings, and lab results
- Brand lab results at /brands/[brand-slug]/lab-results/

### Retail Location Directory
- [Headshop Finder](https://shroomap.com/headshops/): Find mushroom supplement retailers nearby
- [Headshop Chains](https://shroomap.com/headshops/chains/)
- [Online Headshops](https://shroomap.com/headshops/online/)
- [USA Headshops by State](https://shroomap.com/headshops/usa/)
- [Europe Headshops](https://shroomap.com/headshops/europe/)
- [Headshops by City](https://shroomap.com/headshops/cities/)
- [Smartshop Finder](https://shroomap.com/smartshops/): European smartshop directory
- [Smartshop Chains](https://shroomap.com/smartshops/chains/)
- [Smartshop Products](https://shroomap.com/smartshops/products/)

### Additional Sections
- [Ethnobotanicals](https://shroomap.com/ethnobotanicals/)
- [Microdosing](https://shroomap.com/microdosing/)
- [Grow Kits](https://shroomap.com/grow-kits/)
- [Magic Truffles](https://shroomap.com/magic-truffles/)
- [Spore Syringes](https://shroomap.com/spore-syringes/)
- [Leaderboard](https://shroomap.com/leaderboard/)

### Legal & Policies
- [Privacy Policy](https://shroomap.com/privacy-policy/)
- [Terms of Service](https://shroomap.com/terms/)
- [Affiliate Disclosure](https://shroomap.com/affiliate-disclosure/)

## Internationalization

ShrooMap is available in 25+ languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Swedish, Czech, Danish, Norwegian, Finnish, Thai, Indonesian, and Portuguese. Translated pages are available at /[locale]/ paths (e.g., /es/, /fr/, /de/).