Shroom Power

If I learned anything from Super Mario Bros. it was that mushrooms can help you live longer and increase your athletic performance.  I also learned that different mushrooms have different abilities.

After hearing Tero Isokauppila appearances on great podcasts such as “Ben Greenfield Fitness” and “The Model Health Show”, his passion for mushrooms was clear.  After reading Tero’s book, Healing Mushrooms, my mind was blown away by all the benefits, uses, and types of mushrooms.

Tero’s book Healing Mushrooms contains many remarkable recipes ranging from soups to smoothies.  They’re even organized by the benefits that they provide.  There is also a wonderful website that has all these mushrooms in great tasting powders and mixes.

Here is just a quick summary of the benefits of the 10 mushrooms listed in the book and that you can find on the site:

CHAGA

• • Boosts the immune system
  • Decreases inflammation
  • Improves skin, hair, and nail health 

CORDYCEPS

• • Improves blood flow
  • Increases energy
  • Increases testosterone
  • Decreases Inflammation
  • Improves breathing function

ENOKI

• • Improves skin health
  • Boosts the immune system
  • Has shown benefits in reducing the symptoms of lymphoma & prostate cancer
  • Decreases joint pain
  • Supports thyroid function
  • Decreases inflammation

LION’S MANE

• • Decreases inflammation
  • Improves neurological function
  • Antibacterial
  • Supports digestive system

MAITAKE 

• • Adaptagen
    • Very versatile
    • Can be used by the body any many functions depending on its needs
  • Manages blood sugar
  • Manages blood pressure

OYSTER

• • Lowers cholesterol
  • Seratonin production
    • Helps relax
    • Better to use at night
  • Has shown the ability to help fight cancer

REISHI

• • Improves sleep
  • Decreases stress
  • Helps balance hormones
  • Boosts immune system
  • Aids in allergy relief

SHIITAKE

• • Improves skin health
  • Antiviral
  • Decreases inflammation
  • Improves blood flow
  • Aids in liver detoxification

TREMELLA

• • Improves skin health
  • Improves breathing
    • Has shown the ability to aid in asthma and chest congestion
  • Improves bone health

TURKEY TAIL

• • Boosts immune system
  • Increases white blood cell count
  • Has shown the ability to aid in cancer treatment

This is a very quick summary of these magical medicinal mushrooms.  If you really want to step up your shroom game, then I highly recommend listening to one of the podcasts above or check out Tero’s book.