Today we’re joined by Alex Dorr of Mushroom Revival to learn about the power of functional mushrooms in supporting health and wellness. You’ll hear about the roles of fungi in nature as well as in our bodies and touch on the science of beneficial compounds found in certain mushroom species. Differences in mushroom preparations using fruiting bodies vs. mycelium are discussed as well as quality of mushroom supplements and mislabeling in the industry. He gives a great rundown of 10 functional mushrooms you should know, uses of fungi in environmental remediation, and much more! To find mushroom tinctures, visit the Mushroom Revival store. And don’t forget to check out the Mushroom Revival podcast as well as their blog for more fascinating and informative topics in the world of mushrooms! Alex Dorr found functional mushrooms in a journey to feel better. Zapped of energy, he tried everything, but nothing stuck until he found functional mushrooms. He is the founder and CEO of Mushroom Revival where you can find mushroom tinctures with a focus on quality. Alex is a graduate of Hampshire College with a BA studying Mycology with a focus on Mycoremediation, and he is the author of Mycoremediation Handbook: A Grassroots Guide to Growing Mushrooms and Cleaning up Toxic Waste With Fungi. Stay up to date with HerbRally by joining our text message community! To opt in simply text JOIN to (541) 256-2895. You'll receive 1 to 7 texts per week with herbal community news and updates, inspiration, and education.