Jeff discusses mushrooms with Logan Christopher of Lost Empire Herbs on The Vital Way Podcast. In this episode they discuss:
- The Difference between mushrooms and mycelium on grain
- Using an iodine starch test at home to determine starch presence in a mushroom product
- Beta-Glucans being a signature compounds in mushrooms that should be measured for quality
- The difference in polysaccharides and why they aren't created equal (hint: starch)
- What is an adequate dosage
- How "Feeling" mushrooms can be hard to quantify
- Mushroom Fiber and its Prebiotic Effects
- How the mushroom cell walls (chitin) effect bioavailability of active compounds
- Triterpenes and their effects
- Why Alcohol Extraction is need to obtain certain beneficial compounds
- Ergosterol and using UV light to convert ergosterol to Vitamin D2
- And Much More
Listen to the full episode and show notes over at Lost Empire Herbs.