What are functional mushrooms and are they worth the hype?

What are functional mushrooms and are they worth the hype?

March 1, 2025Rachel Hughes

What makes these mushrooms “functional”? Although the term might sometimes sound like a marketing slogan, it actually has a basis in science. In this introductory deep dive, explore what functional mushrooms are, how they work, and why they’re worth the hype. 

(TLDR: it’s all about the bioactive compounds).

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