Paul Stamets
Renowned mycologist, author and entrepreneur Paul Stamets recently spoke at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, NY as part of a global gathering highlighting “transformative leaders advancing human and planetary health.”*
Stamets’ talk explored the immune-supporting properties of turkey tail and agarikon—two functional mushrooms species with extensive research on their immune benefits. He emphasized how the mycelium of these mushrooms holds profound potential to support both personal wellness and health of the planet.*
“Speaking at the United Nations was truly an honor,” Stamets said. “The immense potential of agarikon and turkey tail mushroom mycelium to support immune function cannot be understated. The opportunity to share such remarkable findings in front of a global audience is a true testament to fungi’s inextricable role as stalwart allies in the health of both people and planet.”*
For 50 years, Stamets has devoted much of his mycology work to researching and advocating for the essential function that fungi have as “cultivators of life on this planet.” He is also the founder and owner of Fungi Perfecti (Olympia, WA), makers of the Host Defense Mushrooms supplement line.
According to the company, his efforts include organizing clinical trials on the efficacy of mushroom mycelium to support human health and contributing to peer-reviewed scientific journals in the field of mycology. He and his team have cultivated the world’s largest agarikon culture library to preserve the at-risk species.*
“No other company in the mushroom supplement space has contributed more to the field of mycology or fungi for ecological preservation than Fungi Perfecti,” Stamets said. “I’ve ensured that our work has always been in service to science, sustainability, and discovery—this moment at the United Nations stands as a milestone of this lifelong mission.”
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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