Tag: Mycophagy

While once widely believed to be completely indigestible, recent scientific research has shown that humans do, in fact, produce enzymes that can break down chitin. This groundbreaking discovery refutes a long-held assumption and fundamentally changes our understanding of how the body processes the fibrous cell walls of mushrooms.

Less than 1% of all mushroom species are fatally toxic, but the consequences of eating the wrong one can be devastating. So, are all fungi safe to eat? The simple and definitive answer is no, and confusing edible with poisonous varieties is a dangerous, often fatal, mistake.