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I've been educating the public about medicinal mushrooms via my blog since 2015, which you can find below. More recently, I share short-form thoughts on Instagram, and have a number of recent podcast appearances to explore.
Ultimate Guides
Medicinal Mushrooms & Nervous System Support:
The Ultimate Guide
Explore how medicinal mushrooms can support anxiety, depression, memory, insomnia, and neuropathy in this comprehensive guide:
Learn which mushrooms target specific nervous system concerns, the science behind neurogenesis and stress resilience, and practical dosing guidelines.
I share clinical insights on lab testing, complementary therapies, medication interactions, and how to select quality mushroom products.
This is everything you want and need to know about mushrooms and the nervous system!
Learn which mushrooms target specific nervous system concerns, the science behind neurogenesis and stress resilience, and practical dosing guidelines.
I share clinical insights on lab testing, complementary therapies, medication interactions, and how to select quality mushroom products.
This is everything you want and need to know about mushrooms and the nervous system!
Mushrooms Before, During and After Pregnancy: What We Know
Discover how medicinal mushrooms may support fertility, pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and breastfeeding in this comprehensive evidence-based guide:
Learn what current research and traditional wisdom suggest about mushroom safety throughout the perinatal journey, and where caution is still warranted. Understand which mushrooms may benefit hormone balance, prenatal nutrition, stress resilience, fetal development, postpartum healing, mood, energy, and breast milk production—and in which forms.
I share clinical context on food vs. supplement use, dosage considerations, β-glucans for immune and lactation support, and the role of ergothioneine in pregnancy wellness and preeclampsia prevention.
This is everything you want and need to know about mushrooms before, during, and after pregnancy—all in one guide.
Learn what current research and traditional wisdom suggest about mushroom safety throughout the perinatal journey, and where caution is still warranted. Understand which mushrooms may benefit hormone balance, prenatal nutrition, stress resilience, fetal development, postpartum healing, mood, energy, and breast milk production—and in which forms.
I share clinical context on food vs. supplement use, dosage considerations, β-glucans for immune and lactation support, and the role of ergothioneine in pregnancy wellness and preeclampsia prevention.
This is everything you want and need to know about mushrooms before, during, and after pregnancy—all in one guide.
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Podcasts
Podcast Appearances
187: New Anti-Cancer & Memory Boosting Boba Tea Fungus!
My journey into medicinal mushrooms - how shiitake mushrooms work with cancer - oyster mushrooms for breast cancer - the chitin question - tremella: the beauty mushroom - tremella versus lion's mane - my brain and nerves formula - extraction methods matter - fruiting bodies versus mycelium - the name Lucidum
Mushrooms, Fertility & the Microbiome: How Medicinal Mushrooms Support Hormones, Immunity & Reproductive Health
Mushrooms and fertility – beta-glucans and chitin as prebiotics – gut-gonad axis – turkey tail for vaginal microbiome – targeted formulas for PCOS and Hashimoto’s – ergothioneine antioxidant benefits – reishi immune modulation – cordyceps and vitality – enoki and testosterone support
Mushrooms for Gut Healing with Dr. Anna Sitkoff
My laboratory research with rosy polypore extracts and lymphocytic leukemia cells - what makes a quality mushroom supplement and understanding fruiting body vs mycelium - the Lion's Mane mycelium debate and erinacines vs hericenones - extraction methods and why powdered extracts and dual extractions matter - mushroom coffee and chocolate and tannin-polysaccharide complexes and bioavailability - how mushrooms support the gut microbiome through beta-glucans and chitin - the role of mushroom polysaccharides as prebiotics for beneficial bacteria - mushrooms and hormone health and the estrabolome and estrogen detoxification
5 Medicinal Mushrooms That Actually Balance Your Overactive Immune System
Mushrooms & autoimmunity - my journey into natural medicine - mushrooms as immune modulators - antiviral properties & EBV - medicinal vs grocery store mushrooms - stress and the nervous system - quality and dosing - immune-stimulating mushrooms to be aware of - condition-specific mushrooms - dietary recommendations
Eat Mushrooms for Better Gut Health and Immunity
What are medicinal mushrooms and why they matter - the great mycelium vs. fruiting body debate - why you should cook mushrooms instead of eating them raw - Lion's Mane for cognitive function and brain health - immune system support through daily mushroom consumption - why some people can't digest mushrooms (the chitin connection) - medicinal mushrooms for women's health and PCOS - using mushrooms to support cholesterol and heart health - ensuring quality in mushroom supplements
Medicinal Mushrooms and Motherhood
The triple Venn diagram of mushrooms (medicinal, toxic, edible) - maitake mushroom's remarkable impact on PCOS - oyster mushrooms contain the highest levels of ergothioneine - the science behind mushroom coffee - the gut-ovary and gut-testes axis - reishi babies - estrogen dominance and hormonal imbalances - mushrooms as transformative medicine for teenage girls
Healing Autoimmunity with Mushrooms with Dr. Anna Sitkoff, ND
What is autoimmunity? - rising autoimmune rates globally - mushrooms as prebiotics - ergothioneine deep dive - immunomodulation explained - psychoneuroimmunology - specific mushrooms for specific conditions - reishi extraction variations and details - therapeutic dosing
Lucidum Medicinals and the Future of Functional Fungi with Dr. Anna Sitkoff
Why my 10 year-old self wouldn't be surprised if she saw me now - the science behind mushroom cell walls: beta glucans and their immune-modulating properties - mycelium versus fruiting body controversy, what to look for in quality products - building a direct-to-consumer brand through education - challenges and rewards of building a business with my spouse during COVID!
From Forest To Formula: A Conversation with Dr. Anna Sitkoff
Healing from disordered eating with psilocybin mushrooms - educational pathways for clinical mycology - why I geek out on ergothioneine and oyster mushrooms - my new obsession with chitin - why some people have digestive issues with mushrooms - women's hormonal health and fertility - mushrooms as "doulas of nature" and their connection to feminine transformation.
How Functional Fungi Fuel Healing and Wellness
My research with lymphocytic leukemia cells - rosy polypore laboratory research findings - water vs alcohol extraction methods and different medicinal compounds - "constituentism" and the importance of whole plant/mushroom medicine - cytotoxic mechanisms, interactions with cancer cells - applications for Lyme disease, chronic infections - lion's Mane for nervous system support and gut health benefits
The Healing Power of Medicinal Mushrooms with Dr. Anna Sitkoff
My journey from nutrition to naturopathic medicine - laboratory research on cancer cells and mushroom extracts - why many "mushroom" supplements aren't actually mushrooms - what to look for in quality mushroom supplements - universal immune support from all mushrooms - ergothioneine: the "backup antioxidant" that we evolved to store for months - reishi for nervous system support and as a spiritual ally for - immune training: short exposures boost immunity for the long run - maitake for PCOS and fertility.
Exploring the Healing Power of Medicinal Mushrooms with Dr. Anna Sitkoff
Surprising ailments mushrooms can help: PCOS, prostate health, asthma, and kidney disease - mushrooms as prebiotics for gut and vaginal microbiome support - menopause with mushrooms and intravaginal applications - microdosing vs. medicinal mushrooms - quality issues in supplements and myceliated grain problems - alcohol's impact on mushroom effectiveness and gut health - daily rituals: meditation, high-protein diet, weightlifting, and forest walks.
Episode 40: Dr. Anna Sitkoff
My journey from childhood exposure to natural medicine through parents with chronic illness - writing the medicinal mushroom chapter in the Textbook of Natural Medicine - co-founding Lucidum Medicinals to create effective mushroom supplements - foundational health principles for immune support - what to avoid in mushroom supplements - daily preventative mushroom protocols for immune system resilience - reishi and cordyceps research for athletic endurance and recovery - adjunctive cancer support and ptsd improvements with mushroom therapy - creatine for traumatic brain injury recovery at therapeutic doses - winter mental health essentials
Blog
Writing
Powdered Mushroom Extracts DIY
This preparation makes it possible to get all the benefits of a mushroom dual extract, and doesn’t involve any alcohol.
Fungi, Stress, and Winter
Polypore mushrooms endure great stress. They are some of the most weathered beings out there.
Distillations on Ganoderma Applanatum
Each process of work I engage in with the fungal kingdom continues to remind me of how similar we humans are to our fungal allies.
The Snow Flower
“The snow plant is more admired by tourists than any other in California. It is red, fleshy and watery and looks like a gigantic asparagus.
How to Make Amadou Mushroom Felt
The flesh of the fruiting body is also known as the trauma layer. It is this trauma layer that is used as a natural gauze, tinder, and felt
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