Mushrooms: Medicine or myth?

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Mushrooms can be used in omelettes, taken as a hallucinogen…but what about taking mushrooms for heart health or to fight cancer? Dr. Nedd has never liked mushrooms, but is now reconsidering his views on them after learning about what medicinal mushrooms can do. Here’s what Dr. Ne ...  Show more

It wouldn't be Twenty Fungalore without talking about the alleged medicinal properties of mushrooms, which are a fungus and not a plant at all. Justin and Dr. Sydnee talk to Cleveland about common fungi used as medical supplements, from the parasitic Cordyceps to the infamous ...

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Many mushrooms have medicinal properties that may surprise you. This episode features audio from: Dietary Sources of the “Longevity Vitamin” Ergothioneine Medicinal Mushrooms for Cancer Survival White Button Mushrooms for Prostate Cancer Visit the video pages for all sources and ...  Show more