MMR Product Summary:

This canine supplement by Healthy Dogma extracts from 6 prominent medicinal mushrooms, collectively providing a variety of therapeutic benefits at a competitive price.

This product does not contain mushroom fiber or undigestible content that can reduce product potentcy.  To date, supportive scientific research remains unavailable regarding the theraputic benefits of unextracted mushroom ingredients.

MMR Product Summary:

This canine supplement by BirkDale Medicinals is similar to the formulation used in their original K9 Critical Care supplement, but with 2 added immune supportive ingredients, Transfactor plus 58/20 (colostrum) and Green tea polyphenols (flavanoids).

This canine supplement contains extracts from 6 prominent medicinal mushrooms, collectively providing a variety of therapeutic benefits at a competitive price.

Mushrooms in this product are extracted using hot-water, the industry’s only medically researched and historically proven method for ensuring optimum bioavailability of active compounds.

This product does not contain mushroom fiber or undigestible content that can reduce product potentcy.  To date, supportive scientific research remains unavailable regarding the theraputic benefits of unextracted mushroom ingredients.

MMR Product Summary:

With 40% polysaccharide in each capsule, AgariPure by NutraceuticalRx is a great supplement for anyone seeking the true benefit of premium quality A blazei extract in a highly bioavailable form.

Mushrooms in this product are extracted using both hot water and ethanol.  Polysaccharides are not ethanol soluble, so the 40% listed in this product are hot-water extracted and bioavailable.

AgariPure does not contain mushroom fiber or undigestible content that can reduce product potentcy. The ‘other’ ingredients listed for this product are in the capsule encasing the extract.

MMR Product Summary:

HiPet’s Canine 3-in-1 formula is named for the three ways it improves and maintains dog health; Immune, digestive, Joint & bone health. The product is extracted by a method described by the company as “Ultrasonic” and does not specify percentages of beta-glucan for each mushroom source.

Additional ingredients include glucosamine (for joint & bone health) and a probiotic blend (for digestive health). This product does not contain mushroom fiber or indigestible content that can reduce product potentcy.  To date, supportive scientific research remains unavailable regarding the theraputic benefits of unextracted mushroom ingredients.

This product is generally recommended for consumers seeking a canine supplement to promote immune function and overall health.

MMR Product Summary:

This canine supplement by BirkDale Medicinals is the same formulation used in their human Immune Response 247 supplement, with natural liver and meat flavorings to create a chewable form that dogs prefer.

This canine supplement contains extracts from 6 prominent medicinal mushrooms, collectively providing a variety of therapeutic benefits at a competitive price.

Mushrooms in this product are extracted using hot-water, the industry’s only medically researched and historically proven method for ensuring optimum bioavailability of active compounds.

This product does not contain mushroom fiber or undigestible content that can reduce product potentcy.  To date, supportive scientific research remains unavailable regarding the theraputic benefits of unextracted mushroom ingredients.

This product is highly recommended for consumers seeking a canine supplement to promote immune function.

MMR Product Summary:

Mush by Fungi Perfecti is a mycelium powder (grown on rice) containing equal amounts of powder from 5 mushroom varieties.  The supplement facts label does not include specific levels of active compounds.

Powdered mushroom and/or mycelium products are not extracted, yielding a supplement that is has a large percentage of indigestible content and a very small percentage of active compunds that may or may not be bioavailable for absorption. To date, there is limited scientific research available indicating therapeutic value for powdered mushroom products.

This product is not recommended for use in dogs for the purposes of promoting immune function.

MMR Product Summary:

This supplement by Genesis, Ltd includes mushroom ingredients as well as several vitamins, the mineral selenium,  two antioxidants, and a green tea powder. The supplement facts label lists the mushroom ingredients as part of a proprietary blend, therefore, specific levels of active compounds are not listed.

Since this product is not extracted, it is likely to have a large percentage of indigestible content and a very small percentage of active mushroom compunds that may or may not be bioavailable. To date, there is limited scientific research available indicating therapeutic value for unextracted mushroom products.

This product is not recommended for use in dogs for the purposes of promoting immune function.

MMR Product Summary:

This supplement by Only Natural Pet includes a variety of ingredients in addition to mushrooms. Since this product is not extracted, it is likely to have a large percentage of indigestible content and a very small percentage of active mushroom compunds that may or may not be bioavailable. The rice flour listed as part of the inactive ingredients suggests that this supplement is made from mycelium biomass grown on rice. To date, there is limited scientific research available indicating therapeutic value for unextracted mushroom products.

This product is not recommended for use in dogs for the purposes of promoting immune function.

MMR Product Summary:

This Reishi supplement by Nature’s Answer contains a minimum of 10% of polysaccharides.  For the 120mg contained in each serving, this represents 12mg polysaccharides, however, the quantity or quality for beta-glucans is not listed.  The use of mycelia powder suggests that this product contains almost 90% material with undetermined therapeutic effect.

This product is recommended for anyone seeking a supplement containing a well-researched medicinal mushroom known for promoting immune function.

This product does contain mushroom fiber or undigestible content that can reduce product potentcy.  To date, supportive scientific research remains unavailable regarding the theraputic benefits of unextracted mushroom ingredients.

MMR Product Summary:

This Maitake supplement by Nature’s Answer contains a minimum of 5mg of beta-1,6-glucan with beta-1,3-branches.  For the 20mg capsule, this meets the generally recommended amount (10% or more) for a medicinal mushroom extract.

While the whole fruiting body of mushroom is used, the extraction process used for manufacture of this product is not listed.

This product is recommended for anyone seeking a supplement containing a well-researched medicinal mushroom known for promoting immune functions.

MMR Product Summary:

This Maitake supplement by Nature’s Answer contains a minimum of 14mg of beta-1,6-glucan with beta-1,3-branches.  For the 50mg serving, this supplement contains approximately 29% beta-glucan, exceeding the generally recommended amount (10% or more) for a medicinal mushroom extract. It is available in 1, 2, and 4oz sizes.

While the whole fruiting body of mushroom is used, the extraction process used for manufacture of this product is not listed.

This product is recommended for anyone seeking a supplement containing a well-researched medicinal mushroom known for promoting immune functions.

MMR Product Summary:

This Shiitake supplement by Solaray weighs 600mg per serving and consists of mycelium biomass with undetermined therapeutic quality in a gelatin capsule.

This product is not a medicinal mushroom extract and therefore cannot list specified amounts of active ingredients.

This product is not recommended for individuals seeking the therapeutic benefits of the Shiitake mushroom.

MMR Product Summary:

This Reishi supplement by Solaray weighs 600mg per serving and consists of mycelium biomass with undetermined therapeutic quality in a gelatin capsule.

This product is not a medicinal mushroom extract and therefore cannot list specified amounts of active ingredients.

This product is not recommended for individuals seeking the therapeutic benefits of the Reishi mushroom.

MMR Product Summary:

This Maitake supplement by Solaray weighs 600mg per serving and consists of several mushroom biomass ingredients with undetermined therapeutic quality.

This product is not a medicinal mushroom extract and therefore cannot list specified amounts of active ingredients.

This product is not recommended for individuals seeking the therapeutic benefits of the Maitake, Reishi, or Shiitake mushrooms.

MMR Product Summary:

Cordyceps sinesis Cs-4 by Birkdale Medicinals is a highly concentrated supplement containing both Cordyceps beta glucan as well as Cordycepic acid and adenosine.

Two active components of Cordyceps sinesis are listed in this product, including superior levels of Cordycepic acid (D-Mannitol) and Adenosine.

Mushrooms in this product are extracted using hot-water, the industry’s only medically researched and historically proven method for ensuring optimum bioavailability of active compounds.

This product does not contain mushroom fiber or undigestible content that can reduce product potentcy.  To date, supportive scientific research remains unavailable regarding the theraputic benefits of unextracted mushroom ingredients.

MMR Product Summary:

This Cordyceps supplement by Jarrow Formulas weighs 1000mg per serving consisting of a variety of ingredients with undetermined therapeutic quality. This product is not a medicinal mushroom extract and therefore cannot list specified amounts of active ingredients.

The product packaging confirms that this supplement is made from mycelium biomass, however, claims “a broad spectrum of physiologically active compounds.” To date, scientific research is not available for any benefits for biomass products.  Biomass inherently contains few if any therapeutic compounds per mg and is largely considered indigestible filler.

This product is not recommended for individuals seeking the therapeutic benefits of Cordyceps.

MMR Product Summary:

This Cordyceps supplement by Solaray weighs 520mg per serving consisting of a variety of ingredients with undetermined therapeutic quality.

This product is not a medicinal mushroom extract and therefore cannot list specified amounts of active ingredients.

This product is not recommended for individuals seeking the therapeutic benefits of the Cordyceps sinesis mushroom.

MMR Product Summary:

This Cordyceps supplement by The Vitamin Shoppe weighs 520mg per serving consisting of a variety of ingredients with undetermined therapeutic quality.

This product is not a medicinal mushroom extract and therefore cannot list specified amounts of active ingredients.

This product is not recommended for individuals seeking the therapeutic benefits of the Cordyceps sinesis mushroom.

MMR Product Summary:

This Cordyceps supplement by Planetary Formulations weighs 800mg per serving consisting of a variety of ingredients and an unlisted amount of Cordyceps extract.  Mycelium is used, and the extraction process used for manufacture of this product is not listed.  While the label indicates that there are 0.1% adenosine in each serving, a percentage of any therapeutic quality ingredient (beta glucans) is not included.

The method of extraction may or may not have yielded a therapeutically valuable and bioavailalbe form of Cordyceps mushroom in this product.

This supplement also contains several ingredients that are generally used in herbal medicine. Other ingredients listed are primarily used to bind/form and flavor the tablet.

This product is potentially sufficient for individuals seeking the therapeutic benefits of the Cordyceps sinesis mushroom.

MMR Product Summary:

Host Defense® Turkey Tail contains freeze-dried mycelium which has been grown on grain (rice).  This product is not a medicinal mushroom extract and therefore cannot list specified amounts of active ingredients. Myceliated brown rice, a listed ingredient, indicates that this product is mycelium biomass.  Biomass is largely indigestible content without proven therapeutic value.

The product label suggests that this product provides a “synergistic” array of constituents.  To date, we have yet to see any scientific evidence that a synergistic relationship exists for any medicinal mushroom constituents.

This product is not recommended for individuals seeking the therapeutic benefits of the Turkey Tail mushroom.

MMR Product Summary:

Host Defense® CordyChi® contains freeze-dried mycelium which has been grown on grain (rice).  This product is not a medicinal mushroom extract and therefore cannot list specified amounts of active ingredients. Myceliated brown rice, a listed ingredient, indicates that this product is mycelium biomass.  Biomass is largely indigestible content without proven therapeutic value.

The product label suggests that this product provides a “synergistic” array of constituents.  To date, we have yet to see any scientific evidence that a synergistic relationship exists for any medicinal mushroom constituents.

This product is not recommended for individuals seeking the therapeutic benefits of Cordyceps or Reishi mushrooms.

MMR Product Summary:

This Reishi supplement by Nature’s Way weighs 376mg per serving consisting of millet, gelatin, and an unlisted amount of Reishi mushroom extract.  While the whole fruiting body of mushroom is used, the extraction process used for manufacture of this product is not listed.  While the label indicates that there are 10% polysaccharides in each serving, the therapeutic quality (beta glucan) is not included.

Since polysaccharides may be present in millet, it is unclear whether the 10% included in this product are in fact in from the medicinal mushroom (Reishi) source. Millet appears to be the primary source of carbohydrate in this supplement, and therefore we suspect that this ingredient is filler.

The method of extraction and inclusion of 10% polysaccharide may or may not have yielded a therapeutically valuable and bioavailalbe form of Reishi mushroom in this product.

This product is not recommended for individuals seeking the therapeutic benefits of the Reishi mushroom.

MMR Product Summary:

This 5 mushroom formula contains extracts from several medicinal mushrooms along with a Maitake fraction (extract) patented as Maitake Gold404®.

The therapeutic percentages for active compounds in the Maitake portion of this product are not listed, since this is a patented blend.  However, the patent does ensure that this product is indeed a highly concentrated hot-water extract containing the beneficial beta-glucans in therapeutically significant amounts.

All mushrooms in this product are extracted using hot-water, the industry’s only medically researched and historically proven method for ensuring optimum bioavailability of active compounds.

This product does not contain mushroom fiber or undigestible content that can reduce product potentcy.  To date, supportive scientific research remains unavailable regarding the theraputic benefits of unextracted mushroom ingredients.

MMR Product Summary:

With 12% polysaccharide in each product capsule, this Reishi product contains theraputically beneficial compounds of this medicinal mushroom in a bioavailable form.  Inclusion of 4% triterpenes (ganoderic acids) add antihypertensive and anti-allergy benefits to the immunity supportive properties of this extract.

This product is recommended for anyone seeking a general health supplement containing a well-researched medicinal mushroom known for a variety of benefits including immune and cardiovascular health, blood sugar balance, as well as liver function.

Mushrooms in this product are extracted using hot-water, the industry’s only medically researched and historically proven method for ensuring optimum bioavailability of active compounds.

This product does not contain mushroom fiber or undigestible content that can reduce product potentcy.  To date, supportive scientific research remains unavailable regarding the theraputic benefits of unextracted mushroom ingredients.

MMR Product Summary:

Cordyceps sinesis Cs-4 by Mushroom Science is a concentrated supplement containing both Cordyceps beta glucan as well as Cordycepic acid and adenosine. Optimum levels of Cordycepic acid and adenosine increase the energy and endurance enhancing benefits of this extract.  This product is recommended to anyone seeking the many benefits of Cordyceps extract in a highly bioavailable form.

Mushrooms in this product are extracted using hot-water, the industry’s only medically researched and historically proven method for ensuring optimum bioavailability of active compounds.

This product does not contain mushroom fiber or undigestible content that can reduce product potentcy.  To date, supportive scientific research remains unavailable regarding the theraputic benefits of unextracted mushroom ingredients.

MMR Product Summary:

With 45% beta glucan in each capsule, Agaricus blazei by Mushroom Science is an outstanding supplement for anyone who seeks the true benefit of premium quality A blazei extract in a highly bioavailable form.

Mushrooms in this product are extracted using hot-water, the industry’s only medically researched and historically proven method for ensuring optimum bioavailability of active compounds.

This product does not contain mushroom fiber or undigestible content that can reduce product potentcy.  To date, supportive scientific research remains unavailable regarding the theraputic benefits of unextracted mushroom ingredients.

MMR Product Summary:

ImmuniStat contains extracts from 6 prominent medicinal mushrooms, collectively providing a variety of therapeutic benefits at a competitive price.  This product is well-suited to the consumer desiring a single source for multiple medicinal mushrooms compounds which are present in generally recommended concentrations.

Colostrum 58/20 is a natural (milk-derived) immunity supportive compound, while green tea extracts provide an added layer of protection against free-radicals.

Mushrooms in this product are extracted using hot-water, the industry’s only medically researched and historically proven method for ensuring optimum bioavailability of active compounds.

This product does not contain mushroom fiber or undigestible content that can reduce product potentcy.  To date, supportive scientific research remains unavailable regarding the theraputic benefits of unextracted mushroom ingredients.

MMR Product Summary:

Immune Response 247 contains extracts from 6 prominent medicinal mushrooms, collectively providing a variety of therapeutic benefits at a competitive price. This product is well-suited to the consumer desiring a single source for multiple medicinal mushroom compounds which are present in generally recommended concentrations.

Mushrooms in this product are extracted using hot-water, the industry’s only medically researched and historically proven method for ensuring optimum bioavailability of active compounds.

This product does not contain mushroom fiber or undigestible content that can reduce product potentcy.  To date, supportive scientific research remains unavailable regarding the theraputic benefits of unextracted mushroom ingredients.