Medicinal Mushrooms – A ‘Missing Dietary Link’?

The Thorne Podcast

Mushrooms – they’re not just a pizza topping! From shiitake and reishi to turkey tail and cordyceps, fungi have a variety of benefits. Jeff Chilton of Nammex talks about the nutrient profile of his favorite mushrooms and how to choose the best mushroom supplements.

During this episode you’ll learn about:

1. Jeff Chilton, founder of Nammex mushroom extracts [1:36]
2. Mushrooms as food vs. mushrooms as medicine [4:27]
   • Eastern traditions of culinary and medicinal mushrooms [6:51]
   • Beta-glucans and other dietary properties of mushrooms [8:28]
3. What is a mushroom? How do mushrooms grown? [11:44]
   • Are all mushroom extracts produced the same? [14:20]
   • How are mushroom supplements regulated by the FDA? [16:42]
4. Why are some medicinal mushrooms so expensive? [21:36]
   • Wildcraft vs. cultivated mushrooms [25:29]
5. Questions from the community
   • What should a consumer look for when choosing a mushroom-based supplement? [30:06]
   • Which mushrooms are best for the immune system? [31:06]
   • How are mushrooms cultivated? Is mushroom cultivation sustainable? [33:42]
   • With so many medicinal mushroom types out there, what’s the best mushroom to try first? [41:22]

Resources to topics mentioned in this episode:

• Learn more about Jeff Chilton’s work at com and at RealMushrooms.com
• Medicinal Mushrooms – Immune Support and a Lot More
• How Mushrooms Benefit Athletic Performance and Optimal Wellness
• Meet the Greens, from Ashwagandha to Zinc: Mushrooms, Antioxidants, and More
• What Are Adaptogens and Why Should You Care?
• Meet the Botanicals in Pre-Workout Elite
• Research Extracts: Lion’s Mane Mushroom for Cognitive and Stress Support
• From the podcast archives: Food as Medicine, with Trifecta's Greg Connolly

Products mentioned in this episode: Myco-Immune, Daily Greens Plus, Pre-Workout Elite, VeganPro Complex® – Chocolate, VeganPro Complex® – Vanilla

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