Medicinal mushrooms are incredibly beneficial for optimizing health, boosting the immune system, increasing cognitive function and more. Additionally, Medicinal mushrooms enhance athletic performance because they are adaptogenic which means they help the body adapt to physical and mental stress, and are great for recovery. Scientists are continuously publishing findings on the benefits and experts have stated that approximately 130 medicinal functions are thought to be produced by medicinal mushrooms and fungi (1). As it turns out, mushroom supplement companies are taking full advantage of this research. According to Zion Market Research, the market value of the global mushroom market was $35 billion in 2015 and is expected to exceed $59 billion…
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My Daily Supplement Routine
As an adult athlete and sports nutrition coach I take my supplements very seriously. I believe in supplementing a whole-foods diet with additional nature-based nutrients to manage physical stress, reduce inflammation, support my gut health, and benefit my overall health with an extra dose of important phytonutrients. Between the foods that I choose to consume and the supplements that I take daily, I am better equipped to perform at my best as an athlete, delay the aging process and stay as healthy as possible for as long as possible. This list may seem like I take a lot but I spread them out throughout the day and add them to…