02-Jul-2025 by Claudia Adrien
TLDR: New research shows that whole, full spectrum mushrooms are powerful prebiotics and should be considered by gut health formulators.
Journalist Claudia Adrien of NutraIngredients-USA dove deep into the science behind mushrooms and gut health—spurred by emerging research showing that whole, full-spectrum mushroom powders have meaningful prebiotic effects.
In her latest article, Claudia explores findings from a recent in vitro study led by Dr. Julie Daoust, Chief Science Officer at M2 Ingredients, in collaboration with ProDigest and Ghent University. After interviewing Dr. Daoust and reviewing the data, she outlines how mushrooms like lion’s mane, turkey tail, and cordyceps may rival—and in some cases outperform—traditional prebiotics like inulin when it comes to supporting the microbiome and promoting short-chain fatty acid production.
If you’re in the nutrition space and curious about where functional mushrooms fit in the gut health conversation, this is a must-read.
