Jillian Michaels Instagram – Part 2! The power of functional mushrooms on everything from immunity to neurogenesis, serenity to energy, gut health to a source of anti-oxidants. We explore Reishi’s ability to help manage stress and boost mood; turkey tail’s benefit to the microbiome and the up-regulation of our immune system against diseases like cancer; the Stamets mushroom stack (lions mane, kibensis, and niacin) for preventing dementia and overall cognitive function; the power of cordyceps to power our workouts; chaga’s ability to support healthy cholesterol levels and lower LDL. We also explore which mushroom supplements are best, from the fruiting body to mycelium, and the proper mushroom extraction process so we buy the best quality product for the greatest effects. Keeping It Real – Functional Mushroom podcast with Tony Shields off Fresh Cap Mushrooms is linked in my story (and the link to Keeping It Real is in my bio!) A recap of the different types of mushrooms we go over: 1. Reishi mushrooms • May help reduce anxiety and stress • May help promote better sleep 2. Lion’s mane mushrooms • May help support cognitive function • May help repair and regenerate nerve tissue and the myelin sheath around the nerves • May help support nerve growth • May help increase BDNF 3. Shiitake mushrooms • May help support healthy blood pressure • May help support healthy cholesterol levels • May help promote a healthy gut microbiome • May help increase killer T cells 4. Turkey tail mushrooms • May have anticancer properties • May help strengthen the immune system • May help reduce inflammation 5. Cordyceps mushrooms May enhance athletic performance