Eat THESE Anti-Aging Mushrooms to Live Longer (Paul Stamets)
Dave Asprey
12 sept 2025
Mindsip insights from this episode:
Implement cyclical pulse therapy for effective psilocybin use
Frequent, high-dose use of psilocybin is not recommended; a cyclical approach of stimulation and rest makes the experience fresher and more effective.
Utilize mycelium extracts for superior antiviral effects
In government-sponsored lab tests, diluted mycelium extracts showed more potent antiviral activity than two well-known pharmaceutical drugs.
Cook mushrooms on high flame to maximize ergothioneine
To maximize the antioxidant ergothioneine, cook mushrooms on a preheated pan with water on a high flame for a couple of minutes.
Utilize lightning to double mushroom yield
Japanese researchers found that zapping mushroom logs with 50,000 volts of electricity can double the yield, confirming ancient folklore.
Recognize our mycelial heritage as descendants of fungi
We are considered mycelial beings who descended from fungi, our ancestors, which first formed networks on Earth.
Amplify mushroom benefits with Kakadu plum's vitamin C
The Kakadu plum, with 100 times the vitamin C of an orange, is added to some mushroom extracts to heighten and amplify their benefits.
Understand mushroom aversion as a microbiome response
A queasy feeling or dislike for mushrooms may be a scientific observation that your microbiome is incompatible with them as a prebiotic.
Grow oyster mushrooms under blue light to enhance flu-fighting properties
Growing oyster mushrooms under blue light can increase the flu-inhibiting compound shikimic acid by 200-fold.
