Quick answer: Jordan Gros is a Louisiana mycologist and the founder of Mycocentrics, a functional mushroom company that makes dual-extracted tinctures from mushrooms she cultivates and forages herself. She earned a degree in Biological Engineering from LSU in 2018 and grew her first batch of Cordyceps militaris right after graduating. Mycocentrics produces small-batch Reishi ("Longevity"), Cordyceps ("Vitality"), Turkey Tail ("Immunity"), Lion's Mane ("Clarity"), and Chaga tinctures, each dual-extracted with hot water and alcohol so you get the full range of bioactive compounds. Rad Dad Alternative carries her line because the science, the standards, and the sourcing hold up.
Key takeaways
- Jordan Gros is a credentialed mycologist (LSU Biological Engineering, 2018) and the founder of Mycocentrics, based in Louisiana.
- She cultivates mushrooms in her own lab and forages in Louisiana forests, then processes every tincture herself.
- Every Mycocentrics tincture is dual-extracted with both hot water and alcohol, which pulls both water-soluble beta-glucans and fat-soluble triterpenes.
- The product line is organized by goal: Reishi ("Longevity"), Cordyceps ("Vitality"), Turkey Tail ("Immunity"), Lion's Mane ("Clarity"), and Chaga.
- In March 2026 she taught an educational class at Rad Dad's Jefferson Highway location on cannabinoids, functional mushrooms, and modern wellness.
- She is the source behind Rad Dad's functional mushroom education, including our Functional Mushrooms 101 guide.
Who is Jordan Gros?
Jordan Gros is the founder and CEO of Mycocentrics, a Louisiana-based functional mushroom company that produces dual-extracted tinctures from mushrooms she cultivates herself. She graduated from LSU in 2018 with a degree in Biological Engineering, and her path into mycology started almost immediately after.
"I grew my first Cordyceps militaris right after graduating," Jordan has shared with us. What began as a fascination with cultivation turned into a full business built on rigorous science. She forages mushrooms in Louisiana forests, cultivates them in her lab, and processes every tincture by hand. That combination — a formal engineering background paired with years at the bench actually growing and extracting the mushrooms — is what makes her a genuine subject-matter expert, not someone who slapped a label on a jar of powder.
What is Mycocentrics?
Mycocentrics is Jordan's functional mushroom brand. A functional mushroom is one that offers benefits beyond basic nutrition — it contains bioactive compounds like beta-glucans, triterpenes, and polysaccharides that interact with the body's immune and nervous systems. Several of these mushrooms are also adaptogens, natural substances that may help your body manage stress and stay in balance. The line is built around single-mushroom tinctures, each named for the goal people most associate with it:
- Reishi — "Longevity". An adaptogen used for centuries, most associated with calm, stress management, and evening wind-down.
- Cordyceps — "Vitality". The mushroom most linked to sustained energy and physical performance. This was the first mushroom Jordan cultivated after LSU.
- Turkey Tail — "Immunity". One of the most-researched functional mushrooms in the world for immune support.
- Lion's Mane — "Clarity". The mushroom most studied for cognitive support, focus, and mental clarity.
- Chaga. A traditional foraged mushroom prized for its antioxidant-rich profile and used in wellness routines for general support.
"These are not marketing words," is how Margaret puts it — each name reflects the actual research behind the mushroom it describes. If you want the science on what each of these does, our Functional Mushrooms 101 guide walks through Reishi, Lion's Mane, Cordyceps, and Turkey Tail in detail.
Why does Rad Dad carry Mycocentrics?
When we first met Jordan, what stood out was not just her knowledge — it was her standards. Functional mushrooms are one of the fastest-growing categories in wellness, and frankly, a lot of what is on the market is not worth your money. Ground-up mushroom powder in a capsule is not the same as a properly extracted tincture, and Jordan knows the difference because she has the science background to back it up.
At Rad Dad, we do not just stock brands — we partner with the innovators behind them. Jordan is a scientist-turned-entrepreneur building a business on substance, not hype: growing the mushrooms, studying the compounds, perfecting the extraction, and educating people about why it matters. When a customer asks us "does this stuff actually work?", we do not just point to a label — we tell them about the woman who made it.
What does dual extraction mean, and why does it matter?
Extraction method is one of the biggest differentiators in mushroom products, and it is the standard Jordan will not compromise on. Mushroom cell walls are made of chitin — the same tough material found in crab shells — which your body cannot easily break down on its own. If a mushroom is simply ground into powder, many of its bioactive compounds stay locked away.
A dual extraction process uses both hot water and alcohol. Hot water pulls the water-soluble beta-glucans and polysaccharides; alcohol pulls the fat-soluble triterpenes and other compounds. Every Mycocentrics tincture is dual-extracted for exactly this reason — so you get the full range of bioactive compounds, not just the ones that happen to dissolve in water. When you shop for any mushroom product, this is the label to look for: "dual extracted" or "double extracted."
What happened at the Rad Dad Jefferson class?
In March 2026, Jordan held an educational class at our Jefferson Highway location called "Cannabinoids, Functional Mushrooms, and Modern Wellness." She walked a room full of curious adults through the endocannabinoid system, the science behind each cannabinoid, and how functional mushrooms fit into a holistic wellness approach. The room was engaged, people asked real questions, and nobody left confused — the perfect balance of expertise and accessibility. Much of the education across our blog, including our complete guide to functional mushrooms and cannabinoids, traces back to that class and the presentation behind it.
How do Mycocentrics mushrooms fit with cannabinoids?
Rad Dad carries both cannabinoid products and Mycocentrics tinctures on purpose. Functional mushrooms and cannabinoids both work toward the same thing — homeostasis, your body's natural balance — through different systems. Cannabinoids act through the endocannabinoid system; mushrooms act through immune and nervous-system pathways via beta-glucans and adaptogens. That shared goal is why certain pairings make sense: Reishi and CBD both lean toward calm, while Lion's Mane and CBG both lean toward focus and clarity.
If you want to explore those pairings by goal — sleep, focus, calm, or immunity — start with our Functional Mushrooms + Cannabinoids guide, then dig into the mushroom science in Functional Mushrooms 101. You can find Mycocentrics tinctures at both Rad Dad locations or shipped to you through our online store. If you have questions about which mushroom might be right for you, our staff is happy to walk you through it.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Jordan Gros?
Jordan Gros is a Louisiana mycologist and the founder and CEO of Mycocentrics, a functional mushroom company. She holds a degree in Biological Engineering from LSU (2018) and grew her first Cordyceps militaris right after graduating. She cultivates and forages her own mushrooms and hand-processes every tincture.
What is Mycocentrics?
Mycocentrics is a Louisiana-based functional mushroom brand founded by Jordan Gros. It makes dual-extracted tinctures — Reishi ("Longevity"), Cordyceps ("Vitality"), Turkey Tail ("Immunity"), Lion's Mane ("Clarity"), and Chaga — from mushrooms Jordan cultivates and forages herself.
What makes Mycocentrics tinctures different?
Every Mycocentrics tincture is dual-extracted using both hot water and alcohol. That process pulls both the water-soluble beta-glucans and the fat-soluble triterpenes, so you get the full range of bioactive compounds rather than only what dissolves in water. Ground-up mushroom powder does not deliver the same profile.
Where can I buy Mycocentrics products?
Mycocentrics tinctures are available at both Rad Dad Alternative locations and can be shipped through our online store. Our staff can help you match a mushroom to your wellness goal.
Does Jordan Gros make the "magic mushroom" or psychedelic products?
No. Mycocentrics works exclusively with functional mushrooms — Reishi, Lion's Mane, Cordyceps, Turkey Tail, and Chaga. These are non-psychoactive wellness mushrooms, a completely different category from psychedelic mushrooms.
Keep reading
- Functional Mushrooms + Cannabinoids: The Complete Guide
- Functional Mushrooms 101: Reishi, Lion's Mane, Cordyceps & Turkey Tail
This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Consult a healthcare provider before starting any new supplement, especially if you take prescription medications.
