26th February 2025 | Medicinal mushrooms have been used for centuries as powerful allies in health and healing. Modern research continues to uncover their diverse therapeutic properties, confirming their role as adaptogens, immunomodulators, and functional foods that can be integrated into daily practice.
In this webinar, Hifas da Terra Education Lead, Sophie Barrett will provide an evidence-based introduction to mycotherapy, exploring how functional mushrooms can be effectively and safely recommended for both adults and children.
Participants will gain the knowledge and confidence to integrate medicinal mushrooms into their clinical practice, as daily health-supporting agents or for targeted therapeutic interventions.
Ending with a live Q&A session.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this webinar, participants will:
- Understand the historical context of mycotherapy and the fundamental differences between fungi and mushrooms.
- Gain insight into the modern-day applications of medicinal mushrooms, including safety, quality standards, and efficacy considerations.
- Learn the essential criteria for evaluating medicinal mushroom nutraceuticals.
- Explore the role of mushrooms as functional foods and immunomodulators, including their key bioactive compounds and therapeutic benefits.
- Develop a specific understanding of the primary medicinal mushrooms (e.g., Reishi, Lion’s Mane, Cordyceps, Shiitake, Maitake) as adaptogens and biological response modifiers.
- Review core products, appropriate dosages, and concentrations for children, teens, and adults, while considering dose dependency, safety guidelines, and contraindications.
This in depth 90 minute session will equip practitioners with practical tools to confidently incorporate functional mushrooms into their clinical recommendations, optimising patient outcomes with evidence-based natural medicine.
*This event is hosted by Amrita Nutrition Global*
Join live on 26th February at 6:00 pm (GMT) | Register here