In the realm of mushroom supplements, many brands choose to cultivate their fungi on grain. Why? Well, primarily because it's a more cost-effective approach compared to venturing into the wilderness to harvest these remarkable mushrooms. However, there's a significant downside to this method when it comes to benefiting your furry companions.
You see, when companies rely on myceliated grain, they're essentially excluding the actual mushrooms from the equation. And here's the kicker – the valuable compounds like beta-glucans and terpenoids are predominantly found in those mushroom caps. So, if you're seeking genuine benefits, it's crucial to opt for a product crafted from wild-harvested mushrooms.
Jason Scott, the mycologist behind my mushroom extract tinctures line for dogs, MycoDog, recently joined me on the Your Natural Dog podcast to delve into the importance of sourcing when it comes to mushrooms and to offer insights into what to prioritize in a mushroom supplement for dogs.
“When you are looking at research of mycelium and the benefits of mycelium, it doesn’t really translate to myceliated grain the same way that people are kind of insinuating that it does. Whereas when you work with the full fruit body, you know what you’re getting, [everything] you’re getting is coming from the mushrooms themselves.” – Jason Scott on Your Natural Dog Podcast
Now, enter MycoDog, the rebel in the mushroom game. We do things differently. We get our mushrooms straight from the wilds of the Pacific Northwest, not from some grain bag or sawdust pile.
“We try to be as transparent as possible, and until we have a verified method to be producing mycelium in a pure way, we’re not going to offer it, because right now you just can’t get it unadulterated.” – Jason Scott on Your Natural Dog Podcast
Choosing MycoDog means you’re giving your dog only the good stuff, just the full benefits of mushrooms without compromise. So, when it comes to the best mushroom supplement for your pup, we’ve got you covered.