How mushrooms became big news in beauty and wellness – with Dr Catalina Fernandez de Ana
Description
Once the preserve of pizzas and Nintendo games, mushrooms are popping up everywhere at the moment (mushroom coffee anyone?). In this episode, we sit down with Dr Catalina Fernandez de Ana, Founder and CEO of biotech-based wellness company Hifas da Terra, to explore why mushrooms are so therapeutically powerful – and how they help train our immune systems to respond faster. Dr Catalina shares compelling clinical evidence from cancer trials and rare disease treatments, explains exactly how mushrooms work at a cellular level, and addresses the quality concerns plaguing the wellness industry. We also discuss the paradigm shift towards food as medicine, why integration with conventional healthcare matters more than alternative approaches, and what the future holds for mycotherapy as a standard care tool. Whether you're curious about the science or considering mushroom supplements, this conversation cuts through the wellness noise with evidence-based insights.
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