Out of all the mushroom species in the world, the most commonly used among us are the Chefs. Only approximately 4% of all mushrooms contain the tasty umami flavors, leaving all other edible mushrooms as either tasteless or poor tasting. Chef mushrooms can exhibit delicious hints of savory, brothy, rich, decadent, and fresh flavors and have been used since ancient times to enhance our culinary experiences.

Our ancestors have utilized mushrooms for medicinal purposes for as long as we have had recorded history. The famously discovered Ötzi, the Ice Man, who lived over 5000 years ago was found to be carrying amadou and a birch polypore in a tethered sack to help him survive the harsh conditions of the northern Italian Alps. Native Americans utilized puffball mushrooms (Calvatia genus) as medicinal agents to heal wounds. Even the Greek physician Hippocrates, who lived nearly 2500 years ago identified the amadou mushroom (Fomes fomentarius) as a potent anti-inflammatory and functional in cauterizing wounds. Although mushrooms have long been used by various ancient cultures, modern science has only recently begun rediscovering what our ancient ancestors have long known- mushrooms can harness significant reservoirs of healing power.

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The pragmatic and behind the scenes half of Barrizan. Dr. K, Psy.D. is a Clinical and Sport Psychologist who understands how important the values of hard work, team work, and positivity are in creating a successful project. Dr. K has a special passion for mushrooms and wants to help spread the positivity they can bring into this world.

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