Is Time to Start Eating Huge Amounts of Formerly Rare Fungi?
Here’s a question? Is it time to start eating huge amounts of formerly rare fungi? The answer may surprise you:
As we navigate the increasingly complex demands of modern life, we are constantly searching for ways to enhance our performance and stay ahead the Temple of Doom style boulder trap we call technological progress. Enter nootropic mushrooms, a natural and powerful tool for maximizing cognitive and physical abilities.
Paul Stamets, a renowned mycologist, suggests that the synergistic use of mushroom extracts can lead to a “quantum leap” in human mental development. It might seem crazy to consume a concentrated extract of something Chinese emperors could only get a few ounces of each year, but with the rise of artificial intelligence, our minds and bodies need every advantage they can get to stay relevant.
Let’s take a closer look at some of the most popular nootropic mushrooms and their benefits. First up, Chaga, a powerful antioxidant known for its immune-boosting properties. Some claim that it can cause hypoglycemia in certain individuals, but let’s face it, half of you are probably eating while reading this, so that’s not the real-world concern it might have been in the ’80s. Chaga also contains melanin, which is essential for healthy skin and helps protect against UV radiation. Try Chaga as a superfood, and also as a gag gift for a “melanin deficient” friend next Christmas.
Next on the list is Reishi, which is often paired with cordyceps for maximum impact. Reishi has been used for centuries to promote calmness and reduce stress, making it a popular choice for those seeking a natural alternative to pharmaceuticals. Cordyceps, on the other hand, is known for its energy-boosting effects, making it a favorite among athletes and fitness enthusiasts. Why not take both and enjoy the feeling of eating something that was insanely rare for 1000s of years but which technology is rapidly making almost as cheep as dirt.
Finally, we have Lions Mane, a mushroom that contains high levels of B vitamins and which has been shown to improve cognitive function and memory. It’s particularly popular with software architects and others who rely heavily on their cognitive abilities to perform their jobs. If you’re already microdosing psychedelics you might as well throw this in too. It is relatively cheap and anecdotally lots of people swear by it. (Myself included.)
Now, before you run out and start chomping on mushrooms like some sort of weird mushroom chomping hippopotamus I may or may not have hallucinated while bedridden with covid, there are a few things to keep in mind. First and foremost, not all mushrooms are created equal. It’s important to do your research and buy from a reputable source to ensure you’re getting high-quality products. Additionally, while nootropic mushrooms are generally considered safe, they can interact with certain medications and may not be suitable for everyone. The above two things are true of a surprising number of things most of us now consume everyday, and I can only hope that this is part of some larger plan by the universe because between, psychedelics, recreational drugs, prescription drugs, decongestants, and the psychotropic discount pile next to the cash register at your local gas station, things are getting pretty weird…
As I’m sure you’ve gathered by now, I have above average expectations regarding your ability to read labels, and make personal decisions and am therefore not qualified to give dietary advice. But if you’re looking for ways to have more energy and increase your cognitive abilities, nootropic mushrooms are definitely worth considering. If the world seems only slightly more confusing in six months as it does today, you will know that you are getting smarter.
