Extraction Method Enquiry
Q: Between hot water extraction and freeze dried, which method maintain the optimal medicinal benefits? I’m thinking about buying reishi, maitake, shitake but was told that hot water extraction will destroy some ...
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K9 Critical Care One
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).
HiPet Canine 3-in-1 Supplement
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.
K9 Critical Care
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 over capsules.
Mush
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.
Resources CAS Options
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.
Immune Strengthener
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.
Maitake Bio-Beta-Glucan
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.
Maitake Bio-Beta-Glucan liquid
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.
Maitake with Reishi and Shiitake Mushrooms
This Maitake supplement by Solaray weighs 600mg per serving and consists of several mushroom biomass ingredients with undetermined therapeutic quality.