We know the immune system is important for staying healthy, but what exactly is it and what can we do to support it? The immune system is a complicated network of cells, tissues and organs in your body that protect against infection and disease. Given that there are so many…

Today in the leading role: the King oyster mushroom, also known as Eryngii. This mushroom grows on sawdust substrate to which mycelium is added. As soon as the King Oyster mushrooms start to grow, the bags are opened so that they can fully develop. When they are fully grown, the…

  Health and Nutrition Micronutrients and Bioactive Compounds in Mushrooms A Recipe for Healthy Aging?Mushrooms have been used both as food and as medicine in many cultures, and their popularity as both is growing in the United States. We have shown that they are inherently, or can easily be made…

  It shouldn’t be a surprise that humble mushrooms, fungi that feed on decaying matter, are such a popular ingredient throughout many of the world’s cuisines. After all, mold and yeast, two basic fungi, are responsible for turning milk into blue cheese, wheat into bread and, of course, grape juice…

National Mushroom Month is celebrated each year throughout the month of September. During the time, the U.S. Department of Agriculture takes advantage of the opportunity to educate people on the versatility mushrooms offer, including health benefits. As a result, mushrooms are gaining more and more appreciation as we learn more…

  Fungus can cure disease - 1929 Penicillin, an antibiotic was produced from a mold called ‘Penicillium Chrysogenum’ that is also a fungus. Fungi cell walls are made of chitin, not cellulose like plants. Mushrooms are more like people than plants. They have their own immune system that can produce…