Discussions About Functional Mushrooms
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Does cooking Lion's Mane destroy the nutrients?
When I eat Lions Mane mushrooms, should I eat them raw or do I need to prepare them in a certain way? Apparently, mushrooms should be cooked to break down the chitin, but wouldn't that just destroy all of the nutrients in the mushroom? Can anyone recommend the best way to cook Lion's Mane if it does need to be prepared? Asked 2 years ago
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Is Lion's Mane Mushroom safe for pregnant women?
I have the Lion's Mane Four Sigmatic coffee, but I am hesitant to drink it as I am pregnant and do not know if it is safe to use. Is there sufficient evidence available for whether it is safe for pregnant women to use Lion's Mane? Some people online are saying that it is safe to consume while pregnant and others are saying that there isn't enough research available to safely decide. Asked 2 years ago
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Is shiitake mushroom extract the same as AHCC?
I saw an article called "AHCC vs mushroom supplements" and I'm a bit confused because I thought AHCC WAS a mushroom supplement. Does it matter what kind of medicinal mushroom is used to make AHCC, and if so, then how does AHCC made from shiitake mushroom differ from other mushrooms?Asked 2 years ago
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Lion's Mane fruiting bodies vs. mycelium extracts?
What is healthier between the whole fruiting bodies and just the mycelium extracts of Lion's Mane mushrooms? Aren't consuming the whole fruiting bodies of fungi more dangerous because you might consume or inhale some spores, which could be dangerous? I'm a little confused about the differentiation between the two and which methods use the better components because I heard someone say that mycelium extracts only use the reproductive structure of the fungus, which is inferior.Asked 2 years ago
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Are Reishi mushrooms bad for the liver?
Will taking too many Reishi mushrooms potentially harm my liver? I've heard that Reishi mushrooms may contribute to liver toxicity and damage.Asked 2 years ago
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What are the benefits and side effects of the Chaga mushroom?
Are Chaga Mushrooms naturally edible and what beneficial effects can I expect when taking them? Are there dangerous side effects from Chaga mushroom extract? I also want to know how they stack up in terms of toxicity by quantity. More specifically, is there an optimal amount of this mushroom, or how much Chaga is too much?Asked 2 years ago
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Are wood ear mushrooms or black fungus edible?
Are there any benefits to the black fungus (Auricularia polytricha) vs wood ear mushroom? I saw some dried wood ear mushrooms at a Chinese market and wasn't sure if they were for cooking or some medicinal properties. I understand that some people use this edible wood fungus in cooking, but the dried ones didn't look very tasty. Is wood ear the same as black fungus and what are the benefits?Asked 2 years ago
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Is the Hemlock Varnish Shelf mushroom the same as Reishi mushroom?
They are both called "Ganoderma", but Reishi mushroom is called Ganoderma lucidum and Hemlock Varnish Shelf mushroom is called Ganoderma tsugae. I've even heard people calling something "hemlock reishi mushrooms". Are they the same thing? How do these varieties of mushrooms differ from each other in terms of benefits and side effects?Asked 2 years ago
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Is it safe to take Reishi Mushrooms when I am pregnant?
How safe is the Ganoderma lucidum fungus if I am breastfeeding? Could Reishi Mushroom tea affect my breastmilk and the development of my child? I've heard all these benefits about medicinal mushrooms like Reishi but I'm not sure when to take them.Asked 2 years ago
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Does Lion's Mane help with Tinnitus?
How would Lion's Mane compare to CBD oil and other medicinal mushrooms (like Reishi mushrooms) for helping tinnitus?Asked 2 years ago
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