Functional mushrooms are responsible for many recent exciting pet recovery stories and scientific studies support this evidence of their immense healing potential.
Functional mushrooms are receiving accolades for their ability to improve the health of dogs and cats. Scientific studies support their immense potential for healing and preventative health. Whether they are called adaptogenic, functional, medicinal or edible, these names refer to a safe mushrooms - not psychedelic mushrooms. These mushrooms are healing powerhouses because they provide vitamins, minerals and other essential nutrients, including antioxidants and digestive enzymes. Some species of mushrooms also assist the immune system and support physical and mental wellbeing of an animal. They contain triterpenes and beta-glucans, which can fight cancer, prevent secondary cancers, support liver health, aid in wound healing for diabetic pets, improve their heart function and blood flow, and alleviate symptoms of allergies.
These functional mushrooms also offer a range of beneficial compounds, including polysaccharides, and melanin which is a potent antioxidant with one of the highest oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC) scores of any food. ORAC is a method developed by scientists at the national Institute of Health to measure the antioxidant capacity of different foods.
My Pup's Remedy uses five varieties of organic dried mushrooms in our recipes, all safe and beneficial to dogs and cats. They are Reishi Cordyceps, Turkey Tail, Lion's Mane and Chaga. That being shared, any pet can react adversely to anything from time to time so always watch your pet closely, speak to your vet when trying new supplements and stop use if your pet appears to have a negative reaction.
Utilizing food as medicine to heal and rebalance our pets bodies and minds is our ultimate goal. These beneficial mushrooms make it so much more achievable to accomplish.
For more in depth information about the benefits of each type of mushroom used to blend My Pup's Remedy products, you can locate the highlights in the 'Healing Properties' tab in the product pages.
