Fun Facts Flashcards
When did the first known person eat fungi?
17,000 BCE. Fungi was found in teeth from humans in this time.
What are the compounds found in lions mane mushrooms that help with brain function and nerve growth in the brain?
Hericenones and Erinacines
What is the compound found in shiitake mushrooms that is good for immune support?
Lentinin
What is found in turkey tail mushrooms that could slow down cancer growth and boost the immune system?
Polysaccharide peptide (PSP) and polysaccharide krestin (PSK)
What mushroom is approved for cancer treatment in Japan?
Turkey Tail mushrooms
What do maitake mushrooms contain that helps in regulating immune support and blood sugar in already healthy blood sugar levels?
Beta glucans 1:3 1:6
Why is it that fake mushroom companies will write “packed with polysaccharides” on their label?
Because they are! But packed with the ones found in starch (1:3 1:4) rather than the ones that are fungal based (1:3 1:6). Since they are using mycelium formed on grain, the grain is being blended with mycelium and those starch polys are being confused with the fungal ones.
Which mushrooms has great benefits for skincare?
Tremella (also known as snow mushrooms)! It can hold up to 400x its weight in water as well as support the naturally occurring hyaluronic acid levels in the body.
Why are Meshima mushrooms good for womens health?
Meshima can help lower the chances of infertility in women, control excessive monthly bleeding during periods and can help in maintaining healthy breast tissue.
How does remediation occur?
Via biosorption via on ion-exchange mechanism on the mycelial surface. This ability varies from species to species.
300 million years ago, fungi developed the ability to do what?
To break down plant material, such as, lignin and cellulose.
How does mycelium react when placed in a petri dish with a contaminant such as motor oil?
Mycelium will go back into itself to create/adapt itself to break down these pollutants.
Can you eat mushrooms that have been used for a mycoremediation project?
Theoretically it is safe but not recommended.
