Functional Mushrooms & Hemp Capsules for Pets

Agarikon mushrooms or Fomitopsis officinialis, was described by the ancient Greeks as “the elixir of long life”. Ancient civilizations often used this functional mushroom for respiratory ailments typically as a tonic or tea. Agarikon is a great mushroom supplement for dogs and cats suffering from seasonal or environmental allergies. As pet’s age, their immune system begins to weaken and factors such as pollen or bacterial overgrowth can pose larger health threats. This is one of the many reasons why this lesser known functional mushroom species is found in all of our mushroom supplements.

Cordyceps mushrooms or Cordyceps Militaris or Sinensis is one of the most potent mushroom extracts in our 5 blend. Known traditionally for its vitality and endurance boosting capability, it contains some of the most powerful immune modulating compounds on earth. Beyond Cordyceps high amount of beta glucans found, it contains minor constituents such as Cordycepin, which has shown to increase ATP energy to the cells. This means, in short, that older dogs and cats who suffer from physical fatigue can realize a major health benefit.

Lion’s Mane mushrooms or Hericium Erinaceus was selected for our 5 mushroom blend primarily because of its health benefits for the brain and cognitive function. Watching our pets get old is something we should all be fortunate enough to experience, but with that aging comes cognitive decline. Lion’s Mane mushrooms for dogs and cats is something that is beneficial for all ages because of its neuroprotective qualities, but as pets age into their “golden years”, it also contains compounds that defend against common cognitive disorders like “sundowners”.

Reishi mushrooms or Ganoderma Lucidum is one of the most well-known adaptogenic supplements on earth. Used by cultures around the globe for many health issues, it is known as “the mushroom of immortality”. As one of the most versatile mushroom species in our 5 blend, it holds countless scientific studies on a wide variety of health benefits. In addition to having beta glucans to support the immune system of dogs and cats, it contains one of the most robust varieties of minor compounds of all functional mushroom species. Hundreds of compounds and counting have been discovered in this functional mushroom, one of which, is ganodermic acid that has shown to help balance histamine responses. Reishi mushrooms for dogs and cats is an extremely important functional mushroom for pet allergies with the current state of veterinarians over prescribing allergy pharmaceuticals with harsh side effects.

Turkey Tail Mushrooms or Trametes Versicolor is among one of the most popular functional mushroom supplements on the planet. It has been used as a tonic or tea for thousands of years, but currently is commonly used in conjunction with various chemotherapies. In addition to containing beta glucans like most functional mushrooms, it contains other health boosting compounds like Polysaccharide-K. PSK in Turkey Tail mushrooms for dogs and cats has shown profound health benefits for the gut microbiome, modulating and balancing the immune system, and defending against bacterial overgrowth. Minor compounds, like Polysaccharides and terpenoids, provide a prebiotic benefit to dogs and cats that allows their immune function to naturally respond better to insults. Illnesses that involve weakened immune systems in dogs and cats is one of the most common reasons pets pass, so Turkey Tail mushrooms are a “no brainer” when it comes to improving their quality of life.