FREE Webinar: The Immune Supporting Power of Functional Mushrooms
September 30 @ 18:00 - 19:00
The Immune Supporting Power of Functional Mushrooms
FREE NCIM Webinar
Wednesday 30 Sept 2026
6 – 7 pm
Live online
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In an era where immune health is critical for keeping well and for preventing chronic illness, functional mushrooms represent some of the most powerful, research-backed natural tools available. Far from being simple ‘immune boosters’ medicinal mushrooms can act as true immunomodulators – adaptogenic agents capable of safely dialling immune responses up or down depending on the body’s specific needs.
This NCIM and Hifas da Terra webinar will explore the therapeutic potential of key functional mushrooms, including Reishi, Maitake, Shiitake, Agaricus blazei Murill, Chaga, Cordyceps sinensis and Lion’s Mane. We will dissect the mechanisms of their most researched bioactive molecules: the β-D-glucans that prime immune cells, and the triterpenes known for their anti-inflammatory properties.
We will also examine their immune-balancing, anti-inflammatory and antihistamine actions, which offer crucial support for people living with allergies and autoimmune conditions.
Finally, because true immunity begins in the gut, we will connect the dots between mushrooms and the microbiome. You will learn how the unique prebiotic fibres in functional mushrooms feed beneficial gut bacteria, shifting the microbial landscape to support systemic immune resilience.
Key Learning Objectives
Gain practical insights into the unique therapeutic actions of Reishi, Maitake, Shiitake, Agaricus blazei Murill, Chaga, Cordyceps, and Lion’s Mane.
Discover the science behind how β-D-glucans and triterpenes interact with the immune system.
Learn how mushrooms can simultaneously enhance defences against infections while calming chronic inflammation and autoimmunity.
Discover how mushroom fibres act as prebiotics to optimise the gut microbiome, promoting immune homeostasis through the gut-immune connection..
About the Speaker
Amy Hill
Nutritionist & Mycotherapy Consultant at Hifa da Terra
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