"Only now we’re starting to bring our Western science into it and doing the research and doing the studies and actually finding evidence for these things that different cultures have been saying for thousands of years."
Stephanie and Jake of Troop
EFR 647: Preventative, Medicinal, and Environmental Benefits of Functional Mushrooms with Stephanie Moyal and Jake Mellman of Troop
Chase welcomes Stephanie Moyal and Jake Mellman to break down the preventative, medicinal, and environmental benefits of functional mushrooms. They share the science behind lion’s mane, cordyceps, and reishi, why mushrooms are the most sustainable crop in the world, and how to make sure you’re buying high-quality, potent mushroom products.
Are you skeptical of functional mushrooms? If you’re looking to improve your performance, cognition, sleep quality, or just try something new to boost your health and vitality, this episode is for you.
Stephanie Moyal and Jake Mellman are the Co-Founders of Troop, a wellness company creating daily mushroom gummies sourced and made right here in the USA. They’re on a mission to demystify mushrooms, make them more approachable, and make them super tasty, too!
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Key Highlights
Stephanie and Jake share the story behind Troop, from growing mushrooms in their closets to hiring a gummy scientist to turn their vision into a product.
They share the scientific research behind functional mushrooms along with the proven health benefits and uses of lion’s mane, cordyceps, and reishi.
Stephanie and Jake break down their highly effective mushroom extraction process, where they source their mushrooms, and the specific characteristics you should look for when buying mushroom products (especially online).
Why are mushrooms the most sustainable crop in the world? How can mushrooms move humankind ever forward? One powerful way is climate protection. Listen in to learn how mushrooms are being used to clean up oil spills and turn the toxic oil into new life.
Powerful Quotes by Stephanie and Jake
These mushrooms have been used for thousands of years in cultures all around the world… And only now, we’re starting to bring our Western science into it and doing the research and doing the studies and actually finding evidence for these things that different cultures have been saying for thousands of years.
As many as there are plants, there are mushrooms, so it’s like as if our culture is discovering plants for the first time.
By helping people be healthy and the best version of themselves, they can show up in life and for their communities as the best versions. It’s really exciting to be able to help people be healthy and happy and do that for ourselves and our communities.
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