More then 50 years of Research
From a small home in Oslo to clinics across Europe - Medis™ is the result of decades of devotion, science, and natural wisdom. Our founder, Sverre Paaske, was inspired by his mother’s work with natural cultures and began exploring how nature could support better health. A lifelong journey of healing, discovery, and trust in nature’s potential.
Medis was born from a simple yet powerful idea: to improve nutrient absorption for better natural health. This vision led to the development of Medis™. A groundbreaking culture of mushrooms that works hand in hand with essential nutrients. Through years of research and innovation, Medis™ became a major breakthrough in health! This enhance natural wellness, transforming the way our bodies absorb and utilize nutrients. What started as an idea, soon became a journey of discovery - one that will change the future of natural health supplements. A world where natural health is easy, tested, and trusted.
1969–1975
In a small home in Oslo, Dr. Hilda Paaske, mother of Sverre Paaske, quietly began experimenting with kombucha cultures to help children affected by polio. Her work was driven by compassion, curiosity, and a belief that nature could support healing. What she started would later inspire something much bigger.
1969–1975
Sverre Paaske began studying medicine and took a deep interest in his mother’s work with natural cultures. He wondered why his family’s health had always been so strong - and set out to understand the connection between these cultures and wellbeing. Growing up surrounded by over a hundred kombucha cultures, he became increasingly convinced that this environment played a key role in their remarkable vitality.
1976–1995
Sverre spent years traveling across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, learning from traditional medicine and collecting healing mushrooms. Back in Oslo, he began carefully combining them with the kombucha cultures - creating a new blend that would later become Medis™.
1995–1997
After years of research, Sverre Paaske opened Meditalklinikken and Medforsk in Oslo, launching an observational study using his mushroom-based blend. Patients received the liquid culture—made with fungi like Reishi, Turkey Tail, zhu ling, Lion’s Mane and Agaricus - which was refined through real-life use. The clinic became a place where natural medicine met everyday health needs, and promising results began to emerge.
1997–2000
World Patent Granted
In 1997, the culture was named Medis™, marking a major step forward. As Sverre’s work gained attention, therapists and health professionals began to take interest. By the end of the decade, Sverre was granted a world patent for the culture - a rare achievement in natural medicine that secured both the originality and scientific potential of the formula. With growing visibility and the arrival of an external investor, Medis entered a new phase of development, backed by increased research and international recognition.
TODAY
Medis Today
Medis™ is now produced in modern facilities across Norway, Germany, and Sweden, using processes designed to ensure both high quality and efficiency. Research and development are ongoing, with a strong focus on developing new nutritional supplements and enhancing quality of life for users worldwide.
In 2025, a new investor group joined the journey - bringing valuable expertise in finance, technology, marketing, branding, and design. The group also includes therapists with decades of hands-on experience in natural medicine and supplement development. Many of them run their own clinics and have taught natural health practices across Europe for over 40 years.