Host Defense Blog
When most people hear the word “mushroom,” they picture a stem and cap popping up from the forest floor. But that familiar mushroom is only one part of a much larger organism. Hidden from view is mycelium: a vast network...
A look at how to approach the beta-glucan conversation when it comes to functional mushroom supplements When shopping for functional mushroom supplements, you may see one measurement highlighted again and again: beta-glucan content. Many functional mushroom supplement companies use beta-glucan...
The Past and Present of Functional Mushrooms For thousands of years, people have looked to fungi for nourishment and wellness solutions. Long before microscopes or laboratories existed, cultures around the world developed sophisticated practices involving mushrooms through careful observation, experimentation,...
Our pets are part of the family, and supporting their everyday wellness means helping them stay healthy throughout every stage of life. Functional mushrooms offer a unique way to complement that daily commitment by helping to support things like their immune...
Mushroom Supplements: Do USA-Grown Mushrooms Really Matter? Where Mushrooms Are Grown Matters When choosing a mushroom supplement, selecting the mushroom species that’s right for you is only part of the story. Where mushrooms are grown is just as important to a...
