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