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Jeff Chilton, raised in Pacific Northwest, studied ethno-mycology at the University of Washington in the late sixties and started working on a commercial mushroom farm in Olympia, Washington in 1973. During the next 10 years he became the production manager, responsible for the cultivation of over 2 million pounds of agaricus mushrooms per year and was also involved in the research and development of shiitake, oyster and enoki mushrooms which resulted in the earliest US fresh shiitake sales in 1978. In the late seventies he was a founder of Mycomedia, which held 4 mushroom conferences in the Pacific Northwest. These educational conferences brought together educators and experts in mushroom identification, ethnomycology, and mushroom cultivation.   During this period Jeff co-authored the highly acclaimed book, The Mushroom Cultivator, which was published in 1983.    In the 1980's he operated a mushroom spawn business and in 1989 he started Nammex, a business that introduced medicinal mushrooms to the US nutritional supplement industry. He traveled extensively in China during the 1990's, attending conferences and visiting research facilities and mushroom farms. In 1997 he organized the first organic mushroom production seminar in China.   Jeff's company, Nammex was the first to offer a complete line of Certified Organic mushroom extracts to the US nutritional supplement industry. Nammex extracts are used by many supplement companies and are noted for their high quality based on scientific analysis of the active compounds.   www.nammex.com   Want more free resources, visit my website lisapitelkillah.com or follow me on social @lisapitelkillah. To learn more about how to optimize your health and #livebetter visit LPK Health and Performance Follow LPK Health & Performance on social media: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn YouTube Twitter

In this episode I interview Jeff Chilton. Jeff Chilton, raised in Pacific Northwest, studied ethno-mycology at the University of Washington in the late sixties and started working on a commercial mushroom farm in Olympia, Washington in 1973. During the next 10 years he became the production manager, responsible for the cultivation of over 2 million pounds of agaricus mushrooms per year and was also involved in the research and development of shiitake, oyster and enoki mushrooms which resulted in the earliest US fresh shiitake sales in 1978. In the late seventies he was a founder of Mycomedia, which held 4 mushroom conferences in the Pacific Northwest. These educational conferences brought together educators and experts in mushroom identification, ethnomycology, and mushroom cultivation. During this period Jeff co-authored the highly acclaimed book, The Mushroom Cultivator, which was published in 1983. In the 1980's he operated a mushroom spawn business and in 1989 he started Nammex, a business that introduced medicinal mushrooms to the US nutritional supplement industry. He traveled extensively in China during the 1990's, attending conferences and visiting research facilities and mushroom farms. In 1997 he organized the first organic mushroom production seminar in China. Jeff's company, Nammex was the first to offer a complete line of Certified Organic mushroom extracts to the US nutritional supplement industry. Nammex extracts are used by many supplement companies and are noted for their high quality based on scientific analysis of the active compounds.Learn more about Jeff Chilton and his company Nammex https://www.nammex.com/Connect with me on Instagram @dradrianmehmedi and let me know what you think of the episode!https://www.instagram.com/dradrianmehmedi/Subscribe to Healing Intentions:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/healing-intentions/id1513511677Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Br46boiZpBXbdbgLxhk0UGoogle: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xMDgxNDMwLnJzcw==

Jeff Chilton, raised in Pacific Northwest, studied ethno-mycology at the University of Washington in the late sixties and started working on a commercial mushroom farm in Olympia, Washington in 1973. During the next 10 years he became the production manager, responsible for the cultivation of over 2 million pounds of agaricus mushrooms per year and was also involved in the research and development of shiitake, oyster and enoki mushrooms which resulted in the earliest US fresh shiitake sales in 1978. In the late seventies he was a founder of Mycomedia, which held 4 mushroom conferences in the Pacific Northwest. In the 1980's he operated a mushroom spawn business and in 1989 he started Nammex, a business that introduced medicinal mushrooms to the US nutritional supplement industry.In 1997 he organized the first organic mushroom production seminar in China.Jeff co-authored the highly acclaimed book, The Mushroom Cultivator, which was published in 1983.www.realmushrooms.comwww.nammex.comResources:www.claudiumurgan.comPatreon.com/ClaudiuMurganhttps://authorpedia.org/claudiu-murgan/Email: claudiu@claudiumurgan.comLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/claudiu-murgan-90214b3/Facebook: www.facebook.com/ClaudiuMurganAuthor/Twitter: twitter.com/ClaudiuMurgan Podcast: www.ageofwater.caSubscribe for more videos! youtube.com/channel/UC6RlLkzUK_LdyRSV7DE6obQ

An informative discussion with Jeff Chilton on the medicinal properties of mushrooms for optimal health, preventative medicine and much more!!!     Bio:    Jeff Chilton, raised in Pacific Northwest, studied ethno-mycology at the University of Washington in the late sixties. In 1973 he started work on a commercial mushroom farm in Olympia, Washington. During the next 10 years he became the production manager, responsible for the cultivation of over 2 million pounds of Agaricus mushrooms per year. He was also involved in the research and development of shiitake, oyster and enoki mushrooms which resulted in the earliest U.S. fresh shiitake sales in 1978. In the late seventies Jeff was a founder of Mycomedia, which held 4 mushroom conferences in the Pacific Northwest. These educational conferences brought together educators and experts in mushroom identification, ethno-mycology, and mushroom cultivation. During this period Jeff co-authored the highly acclaimed book, The Mushroom Cultivator, which was published in 1983. In the 1980's he operated a mushroom spawn business and in 1989 he started Nammex, a business that introduced medicinal mushrooms to the U.S. nutritional supplement industry. Jeff traveled extensively in China during the 1990's, attending conferences and visiting research facilities and mushroom farms. In 1997 he organized the first organic mushroom production seminar in China. A founding member of the World Society for Mushroom Biology and Mushroom Products in 1994 and a Member of the International Society for Mushroom Science, Mr Chilton's company was the first to offer a complete line of Certified Organic mushroom extracts to the US nutritional supplement industry. Nammex extracts are used by many supplement companies and are noted for their high quality based on scientific analysis of the active compounds.     Topics discussed:   - Jeff's Back Story 00:45 - The Medicinal Properties of Mushrooms- Beta Glucans , Fibre and more 04:43 - Mushrooms and Immune Health 06:30 - Beta Glucan content of different mushrooms 07:55 - Triterpenoids and Reishi 08:45 - Fruiting Body vs Mycelium vs Spores 11:10 - Grain content in mushroom supplements 15:25 - The History of Medicinal Mushrooms usage 20:50 - Species of Medicinal Mushrooms 25:05 - Lion's mane mushroom 26:20 - Breakdown of Medicinal Mushroom types 28:13 - Reishi and longevity 28:45 - Chaga and Digestive health 29:42 - Cordycepes and energy 30:05 - Mushrooms as preventative medicine 31:38 - Mushrooms Studies 32:38 - Reishi and Cacao Combination for Gut Health 33:58 - Emerging Mushrooms 35:25 - How mushrooms reproduce? 37:27 - Mushrooms cooking tips 39:08 - Oyster Mushrooms 40:30 - Mushroom Growing 41:40 - Mushrooms, Microorganisms and Eco - Sustainability 42:33 - Mycorrhizal Fungi 45:10 - Balance of Nature 45:50 - Psilocybin Mushrooms for Mental Health 47:40 - Jeff's top health tip 56:42 Brought to you by:   Nourishme Organics your online shop for Medicinal Mushroom Products   https://www.nourishmeorganics.com.au/   Shop online today and use code magicmushroom for 10% off   https://www.nourishmeorganics.com.au/   Connect with Jeff Chilton   https://www.nammex.com/   Connect with Kriben Govender:    Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/guthealthgurus Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/guthealthgurus Youtube-https://www.youtube.com/c/guthealthgurus?sub_confirmation=1 Gut Health Gurus Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nourishmeorganics/ Deuterium Depletion Support Group : https://www.facebook.com/groups/mitowellness/   Download links               If you enjoyed this episode and would like to show your support:   1) Please subscribe on Apple Podcasts, give us 5 stars and leave a positive review     Instructions:   - Click this link  https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/gut-health-gurus-podcast/id1433882512?mt=2   - Click "View in Itunes" button on the left-hand side - This will open the Itunes app - Click the "Subscribe" button - Click on "Ratings and Reviews" tab - Click on "Write a Review" button   Non-Itunes users can leave a Google Review here: https://goo.gl/9aNP0V     2) Subscribe, like and leave a positive comment on Youtube   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq5KxLvGIY4r6SqNaAphEUw?sub_confirmation=1   3) Share your favourite episode on Facebook, Instagram, and Stories 4) Let your friends and family know about this Podcast by email, text, messenger etc   Thank you so much for your support. It means the world to us.

Mushrooms are one of the hottest wellness trends of 2021. From weight management to cognitive health, the mushrooms' health benefits are abundant. Today's podcast is dedicated to exploring the magic and the mystery of mushrooms with mushroom guru, Jeff Chilton. Jeff Chilton has been deeply steeped in mushrooms since 1973. In the late seventies, he was a founder of Mycomedia, which held 4 mushroom conferences in the Pacific Northwest. These educational conferences brought together educators and experts in mushroom identification, ethnomycology, and mushroom cultivation. During this period Jeff co-authored the highly acclaimed book, The Mushroom Cultivator. In the 1980’s he operated a mushroom spawn business and in 1989 he started Nammex, a business that introduced medicinal mushrooms to the US nutritional supplement industry. Since 1989, Nammex has pioneered the development and manufacture of mushroom extracts for the health and wellness industry. Nammex specializes in mushroom products and is the premier supplier of organically certified mushroom extracts Podcast #97 will explore all the mushrooms' health benefits along with: How mushrooms played a role in our ancestor's brain size Scientific studies on how eating mushrooms could help preserve cognitive health Mushrooms and weight loss Funghi and mushrooms Mushrooms and glycemic index Varieties and harvesting of mushrooms Beta-glucans and immunity Lions Mane and neuron production Whole mushrooms vs extracts and supplements Mushrooms and UV light to produce vitamin D I hope today's podcast on mushrooms' health benefits inspires you to add more mushrooms to your diet. For recipes and inspiration, please follow me on Instagram and Facebook. You can purchase my vegan, organic line of CBD products from hemp on my website. The National Institutes of Health released a study that "revealed very high rates of clinically significant insomnia along with more stress, anxiety, and depression since the Covid-19 pandemic." All-natural CBD from hemp can enhance the serotonin receptors. Low serotonin levels are commonly associated with people who have depression and anxiety. Anxiety is a key factor behind insomnia. I hope my CBD can help you get a good night's sleep. Additionally, you can find my cookbook "The Easy 5 Ingredient Vegan Cookbook" HERE. Thanks to Bragg for sponsoring today's podcast. Go to www.Bragg.com and use coupon code VEGAN15 for 15% off your first order.

Jeff Chilton, Organic Mushroom Extracts Jeff Chilton, raised in Pacific Northwest, studied ethno-mycology at the University of Washington in the late sixties and started working on a commercial mushroom farm in Olympia, Washington in 1973. During the next 10 years he became the production manager, responsible for the cultivation of over 2 million pounds of agaricus mushrooms per year and was also involved in the research and development of shiitake, oyster and enoki mushrooms which resulted in the earliest US fresh shiitake sales in 1978. In the late seventies he was a founder of Mycomedia, which held 4 mushroom conferences in the Pacific Northwest. These educational conferences brought together educators and experts in mushroom identification, ethnomycology, and mushroom cultivation.   During this period Jeff co-authored the highly acclaimed book, The Mushroom Cultivator, which was published in 1983. In the 1980’s he operated a mushroom spawn business and in 1989 he started Nammex, a business that introduced medicinal mushrooms to the US nutritional supplement industry. He traveled extensively in China during the 1990’s, attending conferences and visiting research facilities and mushroom farms. In 1997 he organized the first organic mushroom production seminar in China. Jeff’s company, Nammex was the first to offer a complete line of Certified Organic mushroom extracts to the US nutritional supplement industry. Nammex extracts are used by many supplement companies and are noted for their high quality based on scientific analysis of the active compounds.   LINKS mentioned in the program: RealMushrooms.com Register NOW for the 10th Annual Food Revolution Summit taking place April 24-May 3, 2021.

Our guest on this episode of The Live Well Podcast is a trailblazer when it comes to medicinal mushrooms, and he is one of the original people who brought medicinal mushrooms to the US market. Jeff Chilton studied ethnomycology at the University of Washington in the late 1960s. He then pursued work on a commercial mushroom farm in the late ‘70s. He is the founder of Mycomedia, and started the company, Nammex -- a company that provides certified organic mushroom extracts. We'll deep dive into all things mushrooms, and Jeff will speak more about the nutritional benefits and medicinal uses. We also discuss things you should think about when you're choosing a mushroom supplement or adding them to your cooking or recipes. This is one insightful episode that you shouldn't miss!  Where to find Jeff Chilton:Nammex: www.nammex.comReal Mushrooms: www.realmushrooms.com

Jeff Chilton, raised in Pacific Northwest, studied ethnomycology at the University of Washington in the late sixties and started working on a commercial mushroom farm in Olympia, Washington in 1973. During the next 10 years he became the production manager, responsible for the cultivation of over 2 million pounds of agaricus mushrooms per year and was also involved in the research and development of shiitake, oyster and enoki mushrooms which resulted in the earliest U.S. fresh shiitake sales in 1978. In the late seventies he was a founder of Mycomedia, which held 4 mushroom conferences in the Pacific Northwest. These educational conferences brought together educators and experts in mushroom identification, ethnomycology, and mushroom cultivation. During this period Jeff co-authored the highly acclaimed book, "The Mushroom Cultivator," which was published in 1983. In the 1980’s he operated a mushroom spawn business and in 1989 he started Nammex, a business that introduced medicinal mushrooms to the U.S. nutritional supplement industry. He traveled extensively in China during the 1990’s, attending conferences and visiting research facilities and mushroom farms. In 1997 he organized the first organic mushroom production seminar in China. Jeff’s company, Nammex was the first to offer a complete line of Certified Organic mushroom extracts to the U.S. nutritional supplement industry. Nammex extracts are used by many supplement companies and are noted for their high quality based on scientific analysis of the active compounds. For more information, please visit www.nammex.com. Visit: DrLauraBrayton.com for show notes and available downloads. © 2020 Dr. Laura Brayton

Episode 30 is a critical episode for demystifying the medicinal mushroom market. Today we are speaking with Jeff Chilton, co-author of The Mushroom Cultivator and trusted medicinal mushroom expert. We dive deep into the science behind producing quality mushroom supplements, with a large focus on the misinformation on mycelium vs fruit bodies..Jeff Chilton studied Ethno-mycology at the University of Washington in the late sixties and in 1973 began a 10 year career as a large scale commercial mushroom grower. Jeff is a founder of MycoMedia and is the co-author of The Mushroom Cultivator, published in 1983. In 1989 Jeff established Nammex, the first company to supply medicinal mushroom extracts to the Nutritional Supplement industry. And In 1997 he organized the first organic certification workshop for mushroom production in China. 

Have you ever heard of medicinal mushrooms, like reishi and cordyceps and chaga? In 1989, today's special guest Jeff Chilton started Nammex, a company that sells medicinal mushrooms to the nutritional supplement industry. His company pioneered this new category and was responsible for educating and introducing these mushrooms to a wide range of businesses, herbalists, and health care practitioners. So if you thought that mushrooms just appeared out of nowhere, you will be very interested in the story that Jeff has to tell. Though mushrooms are the the newest superfood, Jeff Chilton has been studying and growing them since1969. He studied ethno-mycology at the University of Washington and after graduation spent the next 10 years as a production manager on a farm growing over 2 million pounds of mushrooms per year. During that period, he was involved in the first commercial shiitake mushroom production in the US. But growing choice edible mushrooms was just the beginning of his career. In the late seventies he founded Mycomedia, which held 4 mushroom conferences in the Pacific Northwest. These educational conferences brought together educators and experts in mushroom identification, ethnomycology, and mushroom cultivation.In the 1980's he operated a mushroom spawn business and in 1989 he started Nammex. He traveled extensively in China during the 1990's, attending conferences and visiting research facilities and mushroom farms. In 1997 he organized the first organic mushroom production seminar in China. During this period Jeff co-authored the highly acclaimed book, The Mushroom Cultivator, which was published in 1983. Nammex was the first to offer a complete line of Certified Organic mushroom extracts to the US nutritional supplement industry. Nammex extracts are used by many supplement companies and are noted for their high quality based on scientific analysis of the active compounds.   

On today's podcast, I have the incredibly passionate and knowledgable Jeff Chilton talking all about the wonderful world of Mushrooms! Jeff studied Ethno-mycology at the University of Washington in the late sixties and in 1973 began a 10-year career as a large scale commercial mushroom grower. A founder of MycoMedia, which sponsored 4 mushroom conferences from 1979-1985, Jeff is the co-author of The Mushroom Cultivator, published in 1983. In 1989 Jeff established Nammex, the first company to supply medicinal mushroom extracts to the Nutritional Supplement industry. In 1997 he organized the first organic certification workshop for mushroom production in China. I learnt so much in this episode, Jeff's enthusiasm is contagious and I'm excited about adding more mushrooms in my prescriptions as well as my own diet.   Some of the things you'll discover in this week's episode:   + Jeff talks about why he got into growing mushrooms in the first place and how he began developing his company Nammex + Jeff defines what a mushroom is + What the difference between mushroom and mycelium is + The three different parts of the mushroom used in supplementation and what is the most beneficial +  How to know you're purchasing a quality mushroom supplement + What the main active ingredients of medicinal mushrooms are + How to tell if you have a quality product + The functions of beta-glucans + The nutritional benefits of mushrooms  + Advice for people wanting to grow mushrooms themselves + How you can incorporate them into your day to day life + AND SO MUCH MORE!!! 

Have you ever heard of medicinal mushrooms, like reishi and cordyceps and chaga? In 1989, today's special guest Jeff Chilton started Nammex, a company that sells medicinal mushrooms to the nutritional supplement industry. His company pioneered this new category and was responsible for educating and introducing these mushrooms to a wide range of businesses, herbalists, and health care practitioners. So if you thought that mushrooms just appeared out of nowhere, you will be very interested in the story that Jeff has to tell. Though mushrooms are the the newest superfood, Jeff Chilton has been studying and growing them since1969. He studied ethno-mycology at the University of Washington and after graduation spent the next 10 years as a production manager on a farm growing over 2 million pounds of mushrooms per year. During that period, he was involved in the first commercial shiitake mushroom production in the US. But growing choice edible mushrooms was just the beginning of his career. In the late seventies he founded Mycomedia, which held 4 mushroom conferences in the Pacific Northwest. These educational conferences brought together educators and experts in mushroom identification, ethnomycology, and mushroom cultivation.In the 1980's he operated a mushroom spawn business and in 1989 he started Nammex. He traveled extensively in China during the 1990's, attending conferences and visiting research facilities and mushroom farms. In 1997 he organized the first organic mushroom production seminar in China. During this period Jeff co-authored the highly acclaimed book, The Mushroom Cultivator, which was published in 1983. Nammex was the first to offer a complete line of Certified Organic mushroom extracts to the US nutritional supplement industry. Nammex extracts are used by many supplement companies and are noted for their high quality based on scientific analysis of the active compounds.   

Jeff Chilton, raised in Pacific Northwest, studied ethno-mycology at the University of Washington in the late sixties and started working on a commercial mushroom farm in Olympia, Washington in 1973. During the next 10 years, he became the production manager, responsible for the cultivation of over 2 million pounds of Agaricus mushrooms per year and was also involved in the research and development of shiitake, oyster and enoki mushrooms which resulted in the earliest US fresh shiitake sales in 1978. In the late seventies, he was a founder of Mycomedia, which held 4 mushroom conferences in the Pacific Northwest. These educational conferences brought together educators and experts in mushroom identification, ethnomycology, and mushroom cultivation. During this period Jeff co-authored the highly acclaimed book, The Mushroom Cultivator, which was published in 1983. In the 1980’s he operated a mushroom spawn business and in 1989 he started Nammex, a business that introduced medicinal mushrooms to the US nutritional supplement industry. He traveled extensively in China during the 1990s, attending conferences and visiting research facilities and mushroom farms. In 1997 he organized the first organic mushroom production seminar in China. Jeff’s company, Nammex was the first to offer a complete line of Certified Organic mushroom extracts to the US nutritional supplement industry. Nammex extracts are used by many supplement companies and are noted for their high quality based on scientific analysis of the active compounds. In this episode we covered: - Greatest effects of mushrooms on our health - What are the nutritional benefits of mushrooms? - What is a mushroom? - What is the difference between mushroom and mycelium? - How do you grow mushrooms? - Mycotoxins and Lyme disease and how mushrooms help - What are the main active ingredients of medicinal mushrooms? - How do I know I’m purchasing a quality mushroom supplement? Learn more, shop, and find Jeff at: https://www.realmushrooms.com/ https://www.nammex.com/

Mushrooms have some seriously powerful nutritional benefits and contain an abundance of healthy compounds. In this episode, Mushroom expert Jeff Chilton, provides some insights into what makes mushrooms so good for us. He also discuses different types of mushrooms and their benefits, as well as how to ensure you are choosing the best kinds. We talk about how their farmed in the US vs in China and if supplementing with mushroom extract is worth it. If you like mushrooms are are thinking about getting into using them, this episode is for you! Enjoy episode 47 on HealthSimple Radio. **Interested in Health or Weight Loss Coaching with Kyle Reidhead? Book a FREE consultation here! www.healthsimpleinfo.com/health-coach **Butcher Box Discount: https://www.healthsimpleinfo.com/meat *So You Want To Eat Healthy eBook**: https://www.healthsimpleinfo.com/eat-healthy/ Show Links: www.nammex.com www.realmushrooms.com http://www.nammex.com/redefining-medicinal-mushrooms/ http://www.nammex.com/isms-2016-quality-control-medicinal-mushrooms/ Jeff Chilton Jeff Chilton studied ethno-mycology at the University of Washington in the late sixties and started working on a commercial mushroom farm in Olympia, Washington in 1973. During the next 10 years he became the production manager, responsible for the cultivation of over 2 million pounds of agaricus mushrooms per year and was also involved in the research and development of shiitake, oyster and enoki mushrooms which resulted in the earliest US fresh shiitake sales in 1978. In the late seventies he was a founder of Mycomedia, which held 4 mushroom conferences in the Pacific Northwest. These educational conferences brought together educators and experts in mushroom identification, ethnomycology, and mushroom cultivation. During this period Jeff co-authored the highly acclaimed book, The Mushroom Cultivator, which was published in 1983. In the 1980’s he operated a mushroom spawn business and in 1989 he started Nammex, a business that introduced medicinal mushrooms to the US nutritional supplement industry. He traveled extensively in China during the 1990’s, attending conferences and visiting research facilities and mushroom farms. In 1997 he organized the first organic mushroom production seminar in China. Jeff’s company, Nammex was the first to offer a complete line of Certified Organic mushroom extracts to the US nutritional supplement industry. Nammex extracts are used by many supplement companies and are noted for their high quality based on scientific analysis of the active compounds. HealthSimple: Instagram: www.instagram.com/healthsimple_ Website: www.healthsimpleinfo.com

Topics covered in this episodeWhy medicinal mushrooms are an important part herbal medicineAn overview and profile for two popular and important medicinal mushroomsAn overview of the common constituents found in medicinal mushroomsWhat part of the mushroom contains the most potent medicine?How do you choose the best quality mushroom supplements?An overview of the process from mushroom to extractAbout JEFF CHILTONJeff Chilton, raised in Pacific Northwest, studied ethno-mycology at the University of Washington in the late sixties and started working on a commercial mushroom farm in Olympia, Washington in 1973. During the next 10 years he became the production manager, responsible for the cultivation of over 2 million pounds of agaricus mushrooms per year and was also involved in the research and development of shiitake, oyster and enoki mushrooms which resulted in the earliest US fresh shiitake sales in 1978. In the late seventies he was a founder of Mycomedia, which held 4 mushroom conferences in the Pacific Northwest. These educational conferences brought together educators and experts in mushroom identification, ethnomycology, and mushroom cultivation.During this period Jeff co-authored the highly acclaimed book, The Mushroom Cultivator, which was published in 1983. In the 1980’s he operated a mushroom spawn business and in 1989 he started Nammex, a business that introduced medicinal mushrooms to the US nutritional supplement industry. He traveled extensively in China during the 1990’s, attending conferences and visiting research facilities and mushroom farms. In 1997 he organized the first organic mushroom production seminar in China. Jeff’s company, Nammex was the first to offer a complete line of Certified Organic mushroom extracts to the US nutritional supplement industry. Nammex extracts are used by many supplement companies and are noted for their high quality based on scientific analysis of the active compounds.Connect with JEFF CHILTONRetail Website: http://www.realmushrooms.com/Wholesale Website: http://www.nammex.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realmushroomsDisclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only, and is not meant to replace professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor if you are in need of medical care, and before making any changes to your health routine.

Are you curious about the health benefits of mushrooms? Want to know whether you should supplement with cordyceps, lion’s mane or reishi? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki interview Jeff Chilton, an expert in mushroom cultivation, harvesting and supplementation. Learn about the vast nutritional benefits of mushrooms from fiber and digestive support to Vitamin D and immune regulation. Hear Jeff’s take on harvesting, storage and extraction and learn how to differentiate between products that are all hype and those that are the real deal!   In this episode, Ali and Becki go deep into the world of mushrooms with leading expert Jeff Chilton of Nammex, a leader in the world of medicinal mushroom supplementation. Learn about Jeff’s background in ethno-mycology and hear his passion for all things mushrooms inspire you to get mushrooms into your diet! Find out why cordyceps is all the rage and learn more than you ever imagined about fungi! Our Favorite Mushroom Containing Supplement: Adaptogen Boost About Jeff Chilton: Jeff Chilton, raised in Pacific Northwest, studied ethno-mycology at the University of Washington in the late sixties and started working on a commercial mushroom farm in Olympia, Washington in 1973. During the next 10 years he became the production manager, responsible for the cultivation of over 2 million pounds of agaricus mushrooms per year and was also involved in the research and development of shiitake, oyster and enoki mushrooms which resulted in the earliest US fresh shiitake sales in 1978.   In the late seventies he was a founder of Mycomedia, which held 4 mushroom conferences in the Pacific Northwest. These educational conferences brought together educators and experts in mushroom identification, ethnomycology, and mushroom cultivation.   During this period Jeff co-authored the highly acclaimed book, The Mushroom Cultivator, which was published in 1983.   In the 1980’s he operated a mushroom spawn business and in 1989 he started Nammex, a business that introduced medicinal mushrooms to the US nutritional supplement industry. He traveled extensively in China during the 1990’s, attending conferences and visiting research facilities and mushroom farms. In 1997 he organized the first organic mushroom production seminar in China.   Jeff’s company, Nammex was the first to offer a complete line of Certified Organic mushroom extracts to the US nutritional supplement industry. Nammex extracts are used by many supplement companies and are noted for their high quality based on scientific analysis of the active compounds.   Learn more here: Realmushrooms.com Nammex.com  

In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Jeff Chilton about the power of medicinal mushrooms. Well, we tell you, Jeff is a real fun-guy…all kidding aside, by the end of this podcast you will have a “shroom” of knowledge about this very medicinal type of plant. We hit the important stuff like what makes a reishi, cordyceps and Chaga mushroom so spectacular to how to make sure you are really getting your money’s worth and not duped by brand name supplement providers. Find out if mushrooms should be organic. What about that dirt that comes on it? How important is it to clean that off or is it a good source of vitamin B12? We’ll also answer the age-old question: Can you actually get Vitamin D from mushrooms. This is one trip…I mean episode you don’t want to miss. Share it with all your friends, plant-based, vegan or not because – holy shitake, this is interesting stuff. Jeff Chilton, raised in the Pacific Northwest, studied ethnomycology at the University of Washington in the late sixties and started working on a commercial mushroom farm in Washington in 1973. In the late seventies, he was a founder of Mycomedia, which held 4 mushroom conferences in the Pacific Northwest. These educational conferences brought together educators and experts in mushroom identification, ethnomycology, and mushroom cultivation. Jeff co-authored the highly acclaimed book, The Mushroom Cultivator, which was published in 1983. In the 1980’s he operated a mushroom spawn business and in 1989 he started Nammex, a business that introduced medicinal mushrooms to the US nutritional supplement industry. In 1997 he organized the first organic mushroom production seminar in China. Jeff’s company, Nammex was the first to offer a complete line of Certified Organic mushroom extracts to the US nutritional supplement industry. Nammex extracts are used by many supplement companies and are noted for their high quality based on scientific analysis of the active compounds.   In this episode we discuss: Nammex An affinity for mushrooms Foraging Grocery store mushrooms Portobello mushrooms Beta-glucan Vit D Organics Quality of mushroom supplements   How to determine if your supplement is really mushroom Cordyceps, Chaga, Reishi   Links to things we mentioned:  – grab a free call today! Our  Jeff Chilton – Visit  and enter the promo code “planttrainers” for 10% off on your order! Thank you to this month’s Patrons for supporting us on : “Joe” Millie Pearson Mary Lou Fusi Carmen Fanous Emily Iaconelli Spanish Armada Michele Olender Don’t forget to contact us at  with your question for our Plant Trainers Facebook Lives!   We hope you enjoyed this podcast! Please take a moment and  – we would be grateful! This will help get our podcast out to others who may enjoy it. We promise to read your reviews and consider your feedback. This show is for you. Please subscribe to The Plant Trainers Podcast on your favorite podcasting platform. Help us by spreading the news about our totally awesome Podcast! Click  for a list of our services

  The Mushroom Cultivator: A Practical Guide to Growing Mushrooms at Home https://amzn.to/2QKpeRG www.nammex.com www.realmushrooms.com Redefining Medicinal Mushrooms: A new scientific screening program for active compounds in medicinal mushrooms. White Paper published in 2015   Mushrooms http://learntruehealth.com/mushrooms Mushrooms are generally known to be a delicious addition to our dishes. But did you know there’s more to mushrooms than that? Mushroom expert Jeff Chilton is our guest on this episode. He will explain how mushrooms can be used as medicine, help the body to prevent cancer, make as extracts, drink, capsules, as well as boost our immune system. Growing Up Jeff Chilton grew up in Seattle where it rains so much. He remembers during the fall season, the place where he lived had lots of mushrooms everywhere. So, he used to go on mushroom hunts when he was younger. When Jeff Chilton got into university, his field of study was not about mushrooms. Despite that, he researched the use of mushrooms in indigenous cultures worldwide as well as the use of mushrooms in shamanism. Eventually, he took courses in his college about the study of mushrooms which is ethnomycology. Working At A Farm After college, Jeff Chilton decided to work on a mushroom farm and learn how to grow mushrooms. He went to Olympia, Washington, applied for a job and eventually got a job working at a big mushroom farm.  During the next decade, he became the production manager, responsible for the cultivation of over 2 million pounds of Agaricus mushrooms per year. On this farm he worked on, they had a program using specific chemicals at certain times during the crop to avoid molds attacking the mushrooms, especially with Agaricus mushrooms. Mushrooms in North America are grown indoors in huge warehouses, so it’s a monoculture. Understanding Mushrooms Jeff Chilton says mushrooms are a reproductive structure of an organism that we usually don’t see. They don’t have seeds. The mushroom will produce a spore; the spore will go out and land on the ground and germinate into a very fine thread-like filament. “Those filaments from different spores will fuse and form a network. The network is called mycelium which creates a lot of the soil out there used to grow our crops and plants. They are recyclers and important for our ecosystem,” explains Jeff Chilton. When he was working on that large farm, they put in four new crops every week. Every crop was producing 20,000 pounds of mushrooms. They had mushrooms in every stage of development. Choosing from among the various kinds of mushroom, Jeff Chilton highly recommends highly-certified organic Agaricus mushrooms in particular. There are so many other species that are good, but he says shiitake mushrooms is the one that everybody should be eating because it has so many great benefits.  Deeper Research Jeff Chilton just started to delve into the literature deeper about growing mushrooms and all the different species that could be grown. He was also learning about the medicinal benefits of mushrooms. Certain mushrooms were used in traditional Chinese medicine. From 1979 to 1983, Jeff Chilton worked with three other men. They put together mushroom conferences in the Northwest. Furthermore, the group organized two well-attended conferences in Washington State and two in Oregon. The conferences had experts from all over the country talking about how to identify mushrooms, how to cook mushrooms and Jeff Chilton spoke on how to cultivate mushrooms. A New Chapter Jeff Chilton also co-authored a book on mushroom cultivation in 1983 called The Mushroom Cultivator: A Practical Guide of Growing Mushrooms At Home. That was the year that he finally left the mushroom farm in Olympia and started his own business. Then in 1989, Jeff Chilton made his very first trip to China for an international mushroom conference. That was also the year he established his new business, Nammex. Nammex is a business that introduced medicinal mushroom extracts in powder form to the US nutritional supplement industry. At that time, no other company thought of using a medicinal mushroom in their product line. Jeff Chilton also reveals that his company tests every batch of each product they make. Medicinal Mushrooms Jeff Chilton traveled extensively in China during the 1990’s, attending conferences and visiting research facilities and mushroom farms. He eventually saw that in Asia, farmers were growing at least 12 different mushrooms for food and more for medicinal purposes. “Medicinal mushrooms, in general, are one of the best things you can use regarding prevention. That’s why they call it the tonic herb. A tonic herb is something you can take regularly. It works on your body as a whole. It’s an herb that helps you maintain certain homeostasis. It brings harmony to our body,” said Jeff Chilton.  Mushrooms do not have a lot of calories.  According to Jeff Chilton, mushrooms are 10 to 40% protein. Button mushrooms are close to 40% protein. On the other hand, Shiitake mushrooms are 20% protein. Jeff Chilton says it has a good complement of the essential amino acids. It is also high in high-quality carbohydrates which is mostly what a mushroom is made up. Busting Myths There is an impression that an extract means that you are isolating something out of the natural product and leaving everything else behind. Jeff Chilton says that is just not true. The way Jeff Chilton’s company makes it is that they make sure the extract has the same profile as the material itself. “If you talk to people who make their extracts, they are essentially taking everything out of that plant or mushroom. And their extract will have a profile that is just the same as the actual material,” said Jeff Chilton. “Nothing is being lost if the extract is made properly. In traditional Chinese medicine, hot water extraction is how they process their herbs.” He adds, “Mushrooms are also high in fiber. They are digested more in our intestine than our stomach. In effect, mushrooms are feeding our microbiome.” Alpha-Glucan Vs. Beta Glucan Jeff Chilton says alpha glucan is starch. And a beta glucan is very different from an alpha-glucan. He says mushrooms have no starch, but they produce glycogen just like humans. Their storage carbohydrate is glycogen. Not like plants where the storage carbohydrates are starch. “Most mushrooms are 25 to 60% beta glucan. And they have no starch. But the glycogen content is somewhere around one or two percent,” shares Jeff Chilton.  Not A Quick Fix Mushrooms in general, are there to work pretty much in the background. Jeff Chilton says it’s not an instant fix at all for something. So, if you’re taking mushrooms regularly and if you’re eating mushrooms, then they’re going to go to work for you. “The top-selling mushroom supplement product in North America is myceliated grain. There’s a really interesting compound in mushrooms called ergosterol,” Jeff Chilton explains. “Ergosterol is in all fungi, and it is a pro-vitamin D2. The myceliated grain products have one-tenth the amount of ergosterol they should have. That’s because there is very little fungal matter. So basically, you’re just getting a starch supplement.” Jeff Chilton furthermore explains that mushrooms are 90% water like most vegetables. When you dry out the mushroom, the supplements are dry. They’re not fresh. “As a mushroom grower, I know the economics. Back in the 90s, I realized I couldn’t grow mushrooms in North America and sell them as supplements because it is too expensive,” said Jeff Chilton. The Best Mushrooms Jeff Chilton says China produces 85% of the world’s mushrooms. And Asia consumes so much reishi mushrooms. Reishi mushrooms from China are shipped to Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and Southeast Asia. Plus, they’re consuming a lot of it in China itself. “Mushrooms are organisms that consume agricultural waste products. Most medicinal mushrooms are wood decomposers. If you want your mushrooms to produce those compounds that are so important, they need the precursors that are in that wood,” said Jeff Chilton. Mushroom Supplements Some people may not like the bitter flavor, so Jeff Chilton says it’s better to take it in capsule form. He says in other products like reishi coffee; you will always be getting only a small amount of the actual mushroom. Because it will have other things in there that will dilute that. “To me, the reishi coffee thing is like a gimmick. I put a reishi extract in my coffee instead,” said Jeff Chilton. “Reishi also has a compound called triterpenoids. Triterpenoids are good for your liver, and it helps the liver purify your blood. Research has also shown that it can kill certain types of tumor cells.”  He adds, “Nobody out there in the industry can do true clinical trials. There’s so much information we have about any herbal product is mostly anecdotal. It’s difficult to get clinical trial information because it’s so expensive.” Jeff Chilton says there was this one study which comprised monitoring nine people. The study cost four million dollars!  Website Resources Aside from Jeff Chilton’s official website Nammex, he encourages people to join societies where they could teach you all about mushrooms. Jeff Chilton’s site includes links of mushroom articles as well as his podcast guestings. On his other website Real Mushrooms, you’ll get access to his blog and online shop as well as delicious recipes about mushrooms. “People need to look at mushrooms as this wonderful world of fungi that can be part of your life and diet, medicinal regimen. Look at it positively. Mushrooms are a fabulous kingdom of organisms that we should get more acquainted with,” said Jeff Chilton.  Bio Jeff Chilton, raised in Pacific Northwest, studied ethnomycology at the University of Washington in the late sixties. In 1973 he started work on a commercial mushroom farm in Olympia, Washington. During the next ten years, he became the production manager, responsible for the cultivation of over 2 million pounds of Agaricus mushrooms per year. He was also involved in the research and development of shiitake, oyster and enoki mushrooms which resulted in the earliest US fresh Shiitake sales in 1978.  In the late seventies, Jeff Chilton was a founder of Mycomedia, which held four mushroom conferences in the Pacific Northwest. These educational conferences brought together educators and experts in mushroom identification, ethnomycology, and mushroom cultivation. During this period Jeff co-authored the highly acclaimed book, The Mushroom Cultivator, which was published in 1983.  In the 1980’s, Jeff Chilton operated a mushroom spawn business, and in 1989 he started Nammex, a business that introduced medicinal mushrooms to the US nutritional supplement industry. He traveled extensively in China during the 1990’s, attending conferences and visiting research facilities and mushroom farms. In 1997 he organized the first organic mushroom production seminar in China.  A founding member of the World Society for Mushroom Biology and Mushroom Products in 1994 and a Member of the International Society for Mushroom Science, Jeff Chilton’s company, was the first to offer a complete line of Certified Organic mushroom extracts to the US nutritional supplement industry. Nammex extracts are used by many supplement companies and are noted for their high quality based on scientific analysis of the active compounds. Get Connected With Jeff Chilton! Nammex Real Mushrooms Facebook – Real Mushrooms Twitter – Real Mushrooms Instagram – Real Mushrooms Book by Jeff Chilton: The Mushroom Cultivator   Recommended Reading by Jeff Chilton: Medicinal Mushrooms by Christopher Hobbs   Recommended link: Episode 242 – Eating Right – Dr. Joel Fuhrman ************************************ Learn How To Achieve Optimal Health From Naturopathic Doctors! Get Learn True Health's Seven-Day Course For FREE! 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Have you heard that mushrooms are considered a superfood? Do you know why? Jeff Chilton has been growing and learning about mushrooms for over 40 years and has a lot to say about why they may benefit your health. You can find more about his work and his company at: http://www.nammex.com http://www.realmushrooms.com   Jeff Chilton, raised in Pacific Northwest, studied ethno-mycology at the University of Washington in the late sixties and started working on a commercial mushroom farm in Olympia, Washington in 1973. During the next 10 years he became the production manager, responsible for the cultivation of over 2 million pounds of agaricus mushrooms per year and was also involved in the research and development of shiitake, oyster and enoki mushrooms which resulted in the earliest US fresh shiitake sales in 1978.  In the late seventies he was a founder of Mycomedia, which held 4 mushroom conferences in the Pacific Northwest. These educational conferences brought together educators and experts in mushroom identification, ethnomycology, and mushroom cultivation. During this period Jeff co-authored the highly acclaimed book, The Mushroom Cultivator, which was published in 1983. In the 1980’s he operated a mushroom spawn business and in 1989 he started Nammex, a business that introduced medicinal mushrooms to the US nutritional supplement industry. He traveled extensively in China during the 1990’s, attending conferences and visiting research facilities and mushroom farms. In 1997 he organized the first organic mushroom production seminar in China. Jeff’s company, Nammex was the first to offer a complete line of Certified Organic mushroom extracts to the US nutritional supplement industry. Nammex extracts are used by many supplement companies and are noted for their high quality based on scientific analysis of the active compounds. Please check out Rocket Surgeons at: www.Facebook.com/RocketSurgeonsMusic www.RocketSurgeonsBand.com  Find me at: www.Facebook.com/VeggieFitKids www.Veggiefitkids.com Email me at: VeggieDoctor@veggiefitkids.com Remember to share this podcast, rate and review! Have a plantastic day!