Healthy Mushrooms
Select fungi are long valued in traditional Chinese and Japanese medicine for their healing properties. Consumed since the dawn of mankind, they are rich in bioactive compounds like beta-glucans and triterpenes that support immunity, reduce inflammation, and promote overall wellness.
Modern research confirms their role in aiding cognitive health, stress relief, digestion, and cancer defense. Originating from ancient practices, these mushrooms—such as Lion’s Mane, Maitake, Reishi, Shiitake and Turkey Tail—remain trusted natural allies for holistic health today.
Lion’s Mane (Hericium erinaceus)
Lion’s Mane supports cognitive wellness in dogs by stimulating nerve growth and brain signaling. Bioactive compounds—including hericenones, erinacines, beta-glucans, and antioxidants—help promote focus, memory, and age-related neurological support.
Maitake (Grifola frondosa)
Maitake supports joint comfort, metabolic balance, and immune strength in dogs by helping regulate inflammatory pathways. Rich in D-fraction beta-glucans, polysaccharides, antioxidants, and essential minerals, it promotes mobility, vitality, and healthy immune signaling.
Shiitake (Lentinula edodes)
Shiitake mushrooms support immune balance and cellular health in dogs by promoting healthy white blood cell activity and antioxidant defense. Key functional compounds include beta-glucans, lentinan polysaccharides, ergothioneine, and natural B-vitamins.
Turkey Tail (Trametes versicolor)
Turkey Tail promotes digestive health and immune balance in dogs by nourishing beneficial gut bacteria and supporting intestinal integrity. Its polysaccharopeptides (PSK, PSP), beta-glucans, and antioxidants help strengthen gut-immune communication and nutrient absorption.
Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum)
Reishi helps dogs maintain balanced immune responses and healthy skin by moderating inflammation and histamine activity. Its adaptogenic compounds—triterpenes, beta-glucans, ganoderic acids, and polysaccharides—support allergy relief, stress balance, and overall immune harmony.
The LINK below features an informative lecture by Jeff Dufresne entitled There’s Fungus Among Us… The History and Benefits of Mushrooms: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JaOfJlg_Ohg