Live from the Expo West 2026 trade fair in California, US, Nutrition Insight speaks to renowned mycologist and Fungi Perfecti founder Paul Stamets. Featured in the Netflix documentary “Fantastic Fungi,” Stamets spotlights how mycelium’s potential reaches far beyond human immunity, offering a critical defense for bees and livestock against emerging viral threats.

  • A dual-mycelium blend of Agarikon and Turkey Tail was found to reduce vaccine side effects while potentially tripling antibody levels for up to six months.

  • This research represents the first placebo-controlled, double-blind clinical study to demonstrate that a natural fungal product can enhance vaccine efficacy in humans.

  • Paul Stamets suggests that these fungal networks act as a “planetary immune system” with the potential to combat broader biosecurity threats, such as Bird Flu.