Why These 5 Mushrooms Are Better Than The Other 3 Million

Of the millions of mushroom species that exist on this planet, only 0.0004% of all mushrooms are considered to be Functional. The “functionality” of these special mushrooms is really just that they benefit humans in one way or another! In this video, we break down the benefits of the BIG FIVE functional mushrooms: Reishi, Lion’s Mane, Cordyceps, Turkey Tail, and Chaga. Each of these brings its own superpowers to the table and they are all fascinating in their own right. 🍄 #mushroomedu #mushroomuni #functionalmushrooms #fantasticfungi #lionsmane #reishi #chaga #turkeytail #cordyceps

0:00 - Introduction
1:41 - Reishi (The Mushroom of Immortality)
4:32 - Turkey Tail (The Immune Boosting Powerhouse)
7:04 - Cordyceps (The Energy Adaptogen)
9:48 - Chaga (The Antioxidant King)
12:05 - Lion's Mane (The Brain Boosting Nootropic)
14:40 - Where to Find Full Guides (Get Your Free E-Book!)

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[amelialucy]

I have been depressed for a long time, but after taking mushrooms few months ago, l feel much happier and highly motivated and my ADHD gone, lost a ton of anxiousness and had a few epiphanies about how I should live my life. I decided to buy an ounce for backup, but haven’t yet felt the need to take any more since then.

[FredTheForager]

I find myself wanting to disagree with the notion that there are 5 'functional' all-star fungi. I think the reason most mushrooms are not considered 'functional' is simply because lab work and clinical studies have not been carried out on the majority of them, and also because most of them do not lend themselves to cultivation, and therefore the potential for profit, and so there is little incentive to study them. Many more species than these 5 are already in use in different cultures around the world however, having been well studied, and used as medicinal ingredients in traditional medicine systems and in pharmaceuticals... Poria cocos, Tremella fusciformis, Phellinus linteus, Auricularia auricula, Grifola frondosa to name but a few. Their claimed actions are backed up by laboratory and clinical studies already in many cases. Additionally, almost all edible mushrooms are considered to be 'functional' foods; being rich in phenolic antioxidants, reducing glucose absorption in the small intestine via inhibiting alpha-glucosidase activity, helping to regulate cholesterol metabolism due to the presence of natural statins, supplying the body with ergothioneine, glutathione, linoleic acid, ergosterol, GABA, vitamin D and protein bound branched beta-glucans. Even common white button mushrooms supply these things... the perspective of there being 5 'stars' appears to be linked to the ready availability of those products as ingredients via the neutraceutical industry, and could be driven by profit, not medicinal activity, scientific discovery, or their use as traditional medicines, which would completely change the emphasis. The 5 mushrooms discussed are brilliant and useful, but so are many of the others.

[MMKP]

I gave turkey tail mushrooms to my dogs for years. It helped a lot their health in general. They died at age of 17 but they were quite health almost until the end.

[jacobekker]

Reishi is also hepatotoxic. Use sparingly and no longer than a few months at a time. I had clinicians trying to get a liver biopsy because they thought I had fatty liver disease and my liver enzymes normalized when I identifier Reishi as the culprit and cut it out.

[morgancr]

Golden teachers has been my go-to mushroom for months, it has helped in my recovery journey

[technoisbeautiful]

Just so insane. I've started getting into oyster mushrooms for growing mycelium products beginning of the year and I am learning so much more about other species to grow - thank you for that short overview - one of the next steps will be to experiment with the above mentioned spores :) This is so damn interesting

[AndrooBooth]

The 5 Mushrooms discussed in the vid are: Reishi, Turkey Tail, Cordyceps, Chaga and Lions Mane (in that sequence). He goes into their main benefits and use

[thornyturtleranch]

I gave some powdered lions mane mushroom to my 81 year old neighbor lady and she said after 3 days she could move her toes. She said its been over 3 years and she couldnt move her toes.

[karentomlin]

Ive started taking mushroom powders in my morning tea and give supplements to one of my teenagers. Such a difference. Mushrooms are the hidden gem. Mother nature has everything we need.

[WalterWhite-devu]

Hello! Just a wee fact check. Inonotus obliquus actually does have pathways which allow it to produce betulin and betulinic acid. It’s not only derived from host! I’m completing research on chaga for my masters.

Hope that helps!

Love the content!!

[richardwalker]

Amaze me how many talk good things about mushroom /psychedelics..I haven’t tried them yet, but on my “must do list’’…

[profitmile]

Best Mushroom Learning channel ever!❤

[PutriOddity]

After regularly taking a mushroom supplement I noticed improved cognitive function and the ability to recall memories easier. Mental focus was also improved. Mushrooms are amazing

[Mercy]

Learn so much from you every day. Thanks for all you do!

[Nightmarigny]

Been taking chaga for a while and LOVE it, but this video has me excited to try turkey's tail. I want to take singular mushrooms for a while rather than a blend, to see if I can notice specific benefits.

[brookswilson]

I was just recently diagnosed with a chronic disease that destroys my immune system. I’ve started taking Turkeys tail (powder form) In hot water with lemon everyday. I can’t wait to see how well it’ll help rebuild my immune system

[jessicaf]

Tony! I want to thank you so much for all of your YouTube content! You make no-nonsense videos. I started an interest in growing mushrooms about 3 months ago. Got my first flush this last week. Every day I am learning more and I have purchased more spores and liquid cultures. I am obsessed. I think I am going to dedicate a room in my house to mushroom growing now. Keep doing what you are doing! Blessings to you and your beautiful family!

[hondaxlk]

As a avid mushroom hunter I’ve used turkey tail for years. Use it every day .. I make hot regular Irish breakfast tea. And toss in a few “tails”. It’s wonderful. I’ve also chewed it while hunting and I found I get some energy .. hen of the woods and lions mane are also super shrooms. Lions mane helps brain function.

[thegreenxeno]

Reishi, cordycep M., lion's mane, chaga, and agarikon for my top 5.

The next five include turkey tail, hen of the woods, psilopsybin, amanita muscaria, and shiitake.

Finally, on a purely gourmet consideration, there's pearl oyster, beefsteaf, giant puffball, enoki, and honey fungus... with chantrelles, morels and porcini getting honorable mentions.

[curlyhairdudeify]

1. Reishi
2. Turkey tail
3. Reishi
4. Cordyceps
5. Chaga
6. Lion's mane