Functional mushrooms, beta-glucans, extraction and bio-availability and what Lion's Mane and Chaga can do for you with Eric Puro from KÄÄPÄ Biotech

Functional mushrooms, beta-glucans, extraction and bio-availability and what Lion's Mane and Chaga can do for you with Eric Puro from KÄÄPÄ Biotech

Author: Barry Luijbregts January 23, 2023 Duration: 1:04:14
In this episode I talk with Eric Puro, co-founder and CEO of KÄÄPÄ Biotech and a member of the executive committee of the International Medicinal Mushroom Society. We talk about:
  • The origin of mushrooms
  • What to look for when buying functional mushrooms
  • What Lion's Mane can do for you
  • How Chaga is an antioxidant powerhouse
  • How functional mushrooms are adaptogens
  • Free Cordyceps for European customers!
  • And more…
Go to kaapamushrooms.com, enter the SHOP section and get 15% off the entire selection with the code BARRY15.
 
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Episode timing:
 
(00:00) Introduction 
(02:06) The origin of mushrooms
(09:04) How Kaapa grows and extracts mushrooms  
(18:51) Don't buy mycelium-based mushroom products
(25:47) What is Lion's Mane and why should you take it?
(34:59) What are adaptogens?
(41:30) Chaga is a potent antioxidant
(46:18) Cordyceps for performance
(50:16) What about other functions like blood thinning?
(54:28) Test which mushrooms work for you
(01:01:18) Where can you find Kaapa Mushrooms?
(01:03:07) Outro and disclaimer
 


Barry Luijbregts is on a personal journey, and he's bringing you along for the ride. In Improving Barry, each conversation is a step toward untangling the often confusing world of well-being. You'll hear Barry sit down with researchers, practitioners, and thinkers who challenge conventional wisdom, exploring everything from nutrition and movement to mental resilience and preventative care. The discussions are grounded and practical, focusing on what you can actually apply to your own life. This isn't about quick fixes or extreme regimens; it's a thoughtful exploration of sustainable habits that build vitality over time. Tuning into this podcast feels like gaining access to a series of candid, in-depth chats where the goal is simple yet profound: making incremental, evidence-informed choices that compound into a healthier, more energized existence. Barry’s genuine curiosity drives each episode, as he learns alongside the audience how small, consistent shifts can lead to lasting change and a deeper appreciation for what our bodies and minds can achieve.
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