Blogs
Original writing on cultivation, dosage, ethics, and the science behind the fungi.
Functional Dosage: What Does and Doesn't Work
The functional mushroom industry is overflowing with buzzwords, scientific gobbledygook, and spurious claims. So how do you know which products are actually worth taking—and at what dosage?
Psychedelic Mushrooms: Tools, Not Magic
I prefer cultivated mushrooms for three reasons: consistency in potency, far lower risk of contamination, and control over food-pathogen exposure. My batches are harvested at the same stage before the veil breaks, every fruit is visually inspected.
The Truth About Mushroom Supplements (From Someone Who Gives a Damn)
There has been a lot of interest in mushroom supplements in the past five years. This growing fascination with fungi has been coined the \"Shroom Boom\" or \"Mycorevolution.\"
This Is Not Compostable—But Fungi Don't Care
Plastics will outlive us all. That's not a metaphor—it's a material fact. Since the 1950s, humanity has produced over 8.3 billion metric tons of plastic. The vast majority of it—nearly 80%—has ended up in landfills.
What Should We Really Be Testing in Functional Mushrooms?
Despite the explosive growth of the functional mushroom market, most of what we call \"standards\" are built on shaky ground. While consumer demand has skyrocketed, the foundational science and testing protocols have failed to keep pace.
Healing Without the Hype: My Real Story with Lion's Mane
Before I started working with functional mushrooms, I didn't think there was much validity to the claims being made. I was skeptical—and rightfully so, as the supplement industry is full of hype.
Beyond the Buzzwords: Why Functional Mushrooms Need a Standardized Future
The functional mushroom market is booming—and murky. Over the past decade, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic, consumers have turned to functional mushrooms in record numbers, seeking immune support, cognitive enhancement, and alternatives to synthetic supplements.
Nooch: Beta-glucans without the BS
If you've spent more than 15 minutes researching mushroom powders, extracts, or other fungal flexes for your CPG line or dietary supplement startup, you've likely encountered a reassuring badge of scientific integrity: \"Standardized to 30% beta-glucans.\"
Scaling Ethically in the Mushroom Industry
Where do you draw the line between building a profitable business and staying true to your ethics? This question confronts every founder. In the mushroom industry, where margins are thin and quality is paramount, it's especially pressing.
A Quick Deep Dive into Fungi: Understanding Their Nature and Impact
Welcome to the fascinating world of fungi! Let's dive into the Kingdom Fungi. While they often fly under the radar compared to plants and animals, fungi are all around us—playing crucial roles in ecosystems, industry, and even our daily lives.
MycoRemediation: Leveraging Fungi to sequester Heavy Metals
Have you ever eaten a mushroom because it was the healthy choice? Have you ever been to a metal concert because you're a metal head? For most people, heavy metal is a genre of music and mushrooms are just another food to eat.