Blood Sugar, Hormones, & Metabolism: The Power of Maitake Mushrooms & Ergothioneine with Eversio Wellness

We’re back with two familiar voices—Brandi Garden and Dr. Desiree Caruso, ND from Eversio Wellness! In this episode of The Balance with Britt Podcast, we're diving into two powerful functional mushrooms: maitake and ergothioneine, the antioxidant now being called the “longevity vitamin.”We explore how maitake may support:Hormone balance (PMS, PCOS, menopause)Blood sugar and insulin sensitivityCravings, energy dips & metabolismStress resilience and adrenal healthDr. Desiree also unpacks the latest research on ergothioneine, including its benefits for:Brain function and cognitionMitochondria and energyInflammation and longevityIn this episode, we cover:What makes maitake mushrooms uniqueMaitake’s role in hormones, blood sugar & stressErgothioneine and why it’s called the “longevity vitamin”How to add functional mushrooms to your routineWhat to look for in a quality mushroom supplementDosing, safety, and who might need cautionMeet the Guests:Brandi Garden is co-founder of Eversio Wellness, a Canadian, family-run mushroom company. Her personal healing journey from skin cancer led to her passion for fungi as preventative, natural medicine. Dr. Desiree Caruso, ND, is a naturopathic doctor and ND Advisor for Eversio Wellness, blending evidence-based insights with natural healing for brain, gut, and hormone health.🎧 Love this topic? Catch our other episodes with Eversio Wellness:Harnessing the Power of Medicinal Mushrooms for Thyroid, PCOS, Adrenals & MenopauseSupporting Your Mind-Gut Connection with Medicinal MushroomsA Mushroom for Every Moment: Whole Body Health Use code BRITT15 for 15% off your first order at eversiowellness.comConnect with Britt 🙌🏼Currently accepting new clients all over the world: Work with me here and book a discovery call to get started.Join my weekly newsletter for digestion tips, good mood meal ideas, and wellness inspiration.Grab my FREE 7-day Stress & Anxiety Supportive Meal PlanStress-Busting 6 Month Dairy-Free & Gluten-Free Meal Plan (50% off right now!)1 Month Vegetarian Meal Plan (50% off right now!!)DISCOUNTS-SAVE 15% on your Medicinal Mushrooms at Eversio Wellness with code BRITT15-SAVE 10% on Hello Joyous Skin and Beauty Products with code HOLISTICBRITTDisclaimer:The content provided in this episode of The Balance with Britt Podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physici...