My team and I have discovered, over decades of study, that mushroom mycelium is a rich resource of new antimicrobial compounds, which work in concert, helping protecting the mushrooms - and us - from microbial pathogens. Paul Stamets antimicrobialcompoundconcert share on social
My family is delighted every time I cook maitake. Our taste buds awaken in anticipation of its rich, deep and nuanced flavors. Paul Stamets anticipationawakenbud Change image and share on social
Of all mushrooms commonly consumed, oyster mushrooms in the genus Pleurotus stand out as exceptional allies for improving human and environmental health. These mushrooms enjoy a terrific reputation as the easiest to cultivate, richly nutritious and medicinally supportive. Paul Stamets allycommonlyconsume share on social
Growing the mycelium of the Chaga mushroom under laboratory conditions provides an ecologically friendly alternative supply of this unique medicinal mushroom. Paul Stamets alternativechagacondition Change image and share on social
Maitake can achieve humongous sizes, sometimes up to 50 pounds per specimen! Massive maitake can form annually from dying dendritic tree roots for many years, even decades. Paul Stamets achieveannuallydecade Change image and share on social
Nitric oxide production by immune cells is one of the key mechanisms that our bodies use to destroy diseased cells. Enhancement of these types of immune responses is seen consistently with many medicinal mushrooms that have been tested by cancer researchers. Paul Stamets bodycancercell share on social
While reishi mushrooms have historically been prepared as teas or infusions, other modern preparations include capsules, tinctures, and fractionated extracts of mushrooms, mycelium, and spores. Paul Stamets capsuleextractfractionate Change image and share on social
The majority of modern medicines originate in nature. Although some mushrooms have been used in therapies for thousands of years, we are still discovering new potential medicines hidden within them. Paul Stamets discoverhidemajority Change image and share on social
Vitamin D from mushrooms is not only vegan and vegetarian friendly, but you can prepare your own by exposing mushrooms to the summer sun. Paul Stamets exposefriendlymushroom Change image and share on social
Some people think I'm a mycological heretic, some people think I'm a mycological revolutionary, and some just think I'm crazy. Paul Stamets crazyhereticmycological Change image and share on social
