RHR: The Nutritional and Therapeutic Health Benefits of Mushrooms, with Jeff Chilton

Nammex founder Jeff Chilton joins Chris on this episode of Revolution Health Radio to discuss mushrooms and their nutritional and overall benefits as a functional food and supplement. They also talk about some myths and misconceptions about mushrooms, the history of mushroom cultivation, and some of the product and quality issues with the expanding mushroom supplement market. In this episode, we discuss: How Jeff began studying and cultivating mushrooms The history of the medicinal use of mushrooms The benefits to using mushrooms therapeutically as a form of medicine Beta-glucans and other healing compounds in mushrooms The structure of what a mushroom actually is The difference between mushroom and mycelium What's happening now in the marketplace with so-called mushroom supplements that actually contain mycelium Show notes: Nammex website The Mushroom Cultivator: A Practical Guide to Growing Mushrooms at Home by Jeff Chilton and Paul Stamets Learn more about the Adapt Naturals Core Plus bundle or take our quiz to see which individual products best suit your needs If you'd like to ask a question for Chris to answer in a future episode, submit it here Follow Chris on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook This episode of Revolution Health Radio is sponsored by LMNT. As a member of our community, LMNT has a very special offer for you. Get a free LMNT Recharge Sample Pack when you purchase any LMNT product at DrinkLMNT.com/Kresser. Add back in what the modern world has crowded out and feel and perform your best with Adapt Naturals supplements. Learn more and place your order at AdaptNaturals.com. If you appreciate the show and want to help create a healthier and happier world, consider leaving a review!