Mushroom power: can fungi give athletes an edge?

Athletes are always on the lookout for a new sports supplement that could give them an edge. And there certainly are some sports supplements that deliver on their promises: creatine and caffeine are two clear examples. But a new supplement is starting to gain traction for its performance benefits: and that’s the humble mushroom. There's now emerging science suggesting that certain functional mushrooms, particularly the varieties of Cordyceps and reishi (also known as Ganoderma lucidum), may offer genuine benefits for endurance, recovery and immune function in athletes. In this podcast, I unpack the research behind these fungal supplements to see what's real, what's hype and whether these mushrooms deserve a spot in your supplement arsenal. Links referred to in the podcast Review of the effect of mushroom supplementation on performance in athletes Episode transcript To access the full episode transcript, go to the following link and select the individual podcast episode and then click on the ‘Transcript’ tab Connect with me Instagram doctimcrowe Facebook Thinking Nutrition X CroweTim

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Mushroom power: can fungi give athletes an edge? is an episode from Thinking Nutrition by Dr Tim Crowe.

This episode is 13:52 long.

This episode was published on Dec 8, 2025.

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