Mushrooms Are Not Just for Hippies
By Kero, Shiba Inu, Mushroom Skeptic Turned Reluctant Advocate Let me clear something up. When humans hear the word mushrooms , they tend to think of one of three things: Pizza toppings. Weird little things growing in the lawn that they immediately panic about me eating. Hippies wandering through the forest talking about becoming one with the universe. But apparently mushrooms can also be useful for dogs . I know. I was disappointed too. I was hoping this blog was going somewhere much stranger. Medicinal mushrooms have been used traditionally for a very long time, and modern research is increasingly interested in their naturally occurring compounds, particularly beta-glucans and other polysaccharides. For dogs, certain mushroom products are commonly used as nutritional supplements to support things like immune function, healthy aging, cognitive health and general wellness. So grab your tie-dye shirt, Susan. We're going mushroom shopping. 🍄 Lion's Mane: For the Senior Brain ...
