We’re always on the lookout for functional foods that we can add to our lives that will enhance the way we feel and how we show up in the world. Maybe you’ve heard about functional mushrooms and some of their benefits, but you’re wondering which mushrooms to take and how to actually use them in your everyday life.
Each mushroom species has its own functional superpower, so these nutritional powerhouses can help support everything from brain health and immune defense to natural energy and youthful radiance. “Mushrooms are a truly unique superfood,” says Sandra Carter (M.A., MPH, Ph.D.), integrative health expert and founder of Om Mushrooms. “They contain many key nutrients like super antioxidants, prebiotics, and digestive enzymes that we have a hard time getting from other plant or animal sources, which makes them an essential part of activating and balancing our immune system, nerve and brain health, and cardiovascular system.” READ MORE