Did you know that the first mushroom-forming fungi dates back 1.5 billion years to the Mesozoic era? Or that 80% of the earth under your feet is mycelium – the root system that mushrooms grow from.

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Today on The Clean Body Podcast, we speak to Dr. Sandra Carter, the founder of Om Mushrooms, about the healing powers of superfood mushroom powders. A seasoned health and integrative medicine expert with more than 30 years of academic and professional experience in the field of holistic integrative health, Carter is dedicated to improving health and wellness at the individual, community and national levels through the benefits of functional mushrooms.

As the co-founder of Om, Carter’s key roles span spearheading creative ideation, directing product innovation and development, guiding market expansion, conducting research and development and more. Under her leadership, Om has quickly become the fastest-growing brand of organic whole-food functional mushrooms, alongside its B2B entity, M2 Ingredients, a supplier to many top CPG brands. Carter’s relentless passion for sharing the intrinsic benefits of functional mushrooms has driven the company to widespread success and recognition in record time. 

During this episode, you'll learn...

• 06:03: Dr. Sandra Carter’s personal journey to health and wellness
• 10:06: Effects of Cordyceps on athletic performance
• 12:46: What Beta-Glucans are & how they impact immune function
• 14:29: What prebiotic fibers are & how they improve probiotic function
• 16:27: How long it takes to see results from adaptogens 
• 21:13: The difference between mushroom elixirs and mushroom powders
• 24:05: How mushroom powders are produced
• 31:41: Why white button, shiitake and portobello mushrooms must be cooked
• 32:56: How to ensure you’re buying clean mushroom powders 
• 35:22: Health benefits related to specific adaptogens 
• 54:24: How to safely give adaptogens to kids
• 01:00:52: Why the best ideas stem from boredom

For more on Dr. Sandra Carter and Om Mushrooms, visit https://www.ommushrooms.com

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