Jerry Angelini

Jerry Angelini is head of education at Fungi Perfecti and Host Defense. He has a Master of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling from Boston University, and has been trained in Western herbalism, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Ayurvedic medicine.

With more than 30 years of experience, Jerry is an invaluable source of knowledge and an important part of the Host Defense team.

Content by Jerry Angelini

Mushrooms and the Gut-Brain Connection

a beautiful turkey tail mushroom blooming out of an old tree stump

Mushroom Mycelium and Fermented Substrate

a scientist checking on a fridge full of mushroom substrate

Mushroom Anatomy

turkey tail mushroom growing on a log

Health Benefits of Mycelium

shiitake mushrooms growing on a block of mycelium