Why Three Mushrooms?
Because good things come in 3’s!

“A three-stranded cord is not easily broken.” Ecclesiastes 4:12.

“Our beloved pets have a lot going against them, especially in this day and age, let’s help make them stronger!”-Lucy

These three mushrooms together send a very powerful message to the immune system and the whole body. They help to amplify one another and work well as a team, may help to target both innate and adaptive immunity. Not every mushroom works well together, Resilience has been expertly formulated to be made into a superior supplemental product in the medicinal mushroom sector. No grain fillers- just pure mushrooms!

-The more mushrooms you eat, the harder you are to kill!

This highly beneficial organic mushroom complex is very unique in the mushroom pet market place, at 4:1 & 8:1 extract ratios, it has potent immune markers, and is highly effective. May work well as a whole body tonic that gets inside the cells, and is a great prebiotic.

How is Resilience different than all the other mushroom supplements on the market?

The Resilience difference is that we use premium organic medicinal mushrooms with high quality extracts, because an 8:1 and a 4:1 mushroom extract ratio is going to have a different effect in the body than a 1:1 extract ratio, in which case you are better off eating mushrooms! We haven’t found any pet mushroom supplement products on the market that lists ratio amounts (even the high end ones) - so how do you know what you’re getting exactly?
Furthermore, our medicinal mushroom complex naturally contains Ergotheanine, which not every mushroom contains, and it plays a major role in the efficacy of the mushroom supplement. This vital amino acid that works as an antioxidant is recognized for its crucial longevity role in health, while at the same time may have immune boosting properties, protective qualities, may help to support detoxification processes, and may aid in energy production. Ergotheanine is known as the ‘Longevity Vitamin’. It has been shown to potentially protect red blood cells and tissue damage and may be more powerful than glutathione!
Mammals have receptor cites on cells for nutrients only mushrooms can make-
It’s almost like they were programed and made for it. Ergotheanine may be the ultimate antioxidant for DNA methylation and cellular regeneration support- same as glutathione.

The Ergotheanine in Resilience comes from the fruiting body of the Shiitake extract. Studies and research indicates that supplementing with authentic Ergotheanine from mushrooms that contain it (because not every mushroom species has it), may help to address age related issues that arise, making it very anti-aging.
In Dr. Dodd’s book, ‘Canine Nutrigenomics’, she states that these 3 medicinal mushrooms are the ones Dr. Fougere recommends for pets with cancer, and are one of the most researched and studied for severe immunological conditions, which affirms why we chose these 3 mushrooms for Resilience!
These 3 mushrooms were chosen specifically because they work well together synergistically, which not every mushroom does, with tremendous amount of benefits.
 
 Now, let’s get into each mushroom;

Shiitake (Lentinula edodes) 4:1 extract-  >30% Beta-glucans:
Immunologically speaking, the most active for prevention.
According to the Journal of Nutrition, shiitake mushrooms have proven to provide antiviral, antibacterial, and antifungal protection and may help to control blood sugar and reduce inflammation. Shiitake contains 8 essential amino acids as well as linoleic acid which is an essential fatty acid. It has been used in Japan to treat heart disease, high blood pressure and infectious diseases.
Shiitake has complex bioactive chemistry but the most researched component is lentinan, which is found in both fruiting body and the mycelium. It is a shiitake- specific beta-glucan polysaccharide which is recognised in Asia as an immunotherapeutic agent.
In a late 1969 research study, researchers found evidence of mouse tumor inhibition with shiitake polysaccharide extracts. Researchers have also found that when shiitake extract was given with chemo therapy treatment, they found that the immonoregulatory effects of shiitake improved the efficacy of this treatment.
Studies have also noted shiitake extract to help with dental care, according to studies this extract may help to reduce the metabolic activity of dental plaque and result in significant improvement in plaque index scores.
A new peer-reviewed study shows that dogs fed shiitake mushrooms were super charged with increased anti-oxidative activity. Which means that it may lower the risk of oxidative stress which has been linked to many diseases.
Shiitake is also rich in Ergotheanine as previously mentioned, which can truly be a supplement in and of itself.
Shiitake helps to support the following;

• Immune system support
• Orodental health support
• Metabolic support
• Liver function
• Respiratory system support
• Gastrointestinal microbiota support

 
Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) 8:1 extract- >30% Beta-glucans:
Reishi is known as, ‘The plant of immortality’ in some translations (although technically not a plant, but fungi). It is most revered of all the medicinal mushrooms!
Reishi contains beta-glucans that may increase the immune systems T-cell levels, may lower inflammatory responses caused by stress, poor diet, and other environmental factors. Reishi also contains ganoderic acids that have been shown to lower bad cholesterol in the body and may help to lower blood pressure.
Some studies have found that reishi may also help to grow hair back.
Rishi is a great source of triterpines, a class of chemical compounds found in mushrooms that have a wide range of health benefits.
The main biological effects of reishi have been studied to be the following;

• Immunomodulatory & anti-inflammatory
• Anti-cancer (including cytotoxic, antimetastatic, and other immunoregulatory activities), with value as adjuvant to conventional cancer therapy
• Antioxidant and organ protective, with particular affinity for liver and brain
• Anti-diabetic, anti-hypertensive, anti-obesity

 
 
The polysaccharides from reishi may appear to offer extensive immunological effects, promoting the humoral, innate and cellular aspects of immunity. We may see significant enhancement of immune function in healthy animals, as well as its restoration to health in models of aging and stress, or with immunosuppressive drug use. Reishi has been shown to benefit autoimmune disorders and may assist with depressing the allergic response as well.
 
Reishi also has a particular infinity for liver health, proven by pre-clinical data tracing back to Chinese animal studies from 1974!
Reishi has been shown to have strong hepatoprotective (liver protective) effects in different liver disease states (from hepatocellular carcinoma to non-alcoholic fatty liver).
A 6 month human trial of reishi supplementation showed significant improvements to antioxidant protection as measured with liver and antioxidant markers. Ultrasonic examination of these people found that fatty liver status has been reduced to normal healthy tissue.
 
There are numerous studies done with reishi and no wonder, this mushroom really does it all, and we can see why it is traditionally known as ‘The plant of immortality’.
 
Turkey tail (Coriolus versicolor) 8:1 extract- >40% Beta-glucans: 
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine used a polysaccharopeptide (PSP) compound extracted from Coriolus versicolor mushroom to treat dogs with hemangiosarcoma, a very invasive and aggressive cancer that originates in the blood vessels and spreads to the entire body. The dogs achieved the longest survival time ever reported for canines with this type of cancer. (Brown & Reetz, 2012).
It is simply undenying the powerful and potent benefits of coriolus versicolor, and with an 8:1 extract in Resilience, you are getting an extremely beneficial amount.
Coriolus may also help to slow the aging process, may support gut health, manage inflammation and may support the immune system in a powerful way.
 
 
Have a super sensitive pet?
No worries! All our supplements are formulated to keep the sensitive pet in mind- our mushroom blend does not stimulate the immune system!
As with all supplements, consult vet prior to use, especially if pet is on medications.
 
** A Note About Our Supplier**
We have proudly chosen our medicinal mushroom supplier for ‘Resilience’ as they hold countless certifications including;
Organic, kosher, non-GMO, gluten-free and are proudly Canadian with over 45 years of experience growing mushrooms.
Organically certified extracts, and an industry leader in mushroom analysis and research with guaranteed quality standards- every time.
They only use 100% organic fruiting bodies which are rigorously tested and guaranteed for active compounds.

You can purchase Resilience and all our other supplements in store or online.
 
 
 
 
 
 

 We are finally going to differentiate what true allergies are vs. intolerance and sensitivities.
‘Allergies’ have become quite the epidemic with our pets lately, and we are finding that every issue is deemed as an 'allergy', but what is actually a true allergy?
Let's find out!
 
 Allergy

• IgE mediated immune response.
• Immediate symptoms.
• Often life threatening and is a serious condition.
• Examples; bee sting, food allergy (like how some people have with nuts and peanuts), grass/pollen.
• If it is a seasonal allergy then symptoms happen during a specific time of year, in a short duration of about 2-6 weeks.

Intolerance

• Not usually life threatening.
• Examples; lactose intolerance or any type of food where they do not produce sufficient enough enzymes to break it down.
• Mild symptoms; gassy, etc.
• Better if they don’t have that type of food but if they do it’s not the end of the world once in a while.

Sensitivity

• Likely IgG-mediated immune response
• Immediate or delayed symptoms, minutes to days
• Not life threatening
• Examples; soy, food, additives

 
With all of these examples, the intestinal epithelial barrier has been compromised, remember that our pets are resilient, and might now always show outward symptoms of how badly the gut has been compromised.
Gut barrier disruptors are compounds capable of activating and damaging the intestinal barrier, which can lead to issues and conditions like IBD, SIBO and leaky gut, with an increase in the uptake of allergens and other inflammatory compounds from the intestinal lumen into the blood stream for more direct contact with the immune system.

However, of all the cases we see that are deemed with as ‘allergies’, only a very small fragment are true allergies. A very good portion of issues we see have nothing to do with allergies at all, especially when it is an all year round type of thing. This is why it is always important to get to the root of the problem, and to see which of the body’s organ systems are off.
 
Contact us to book your consultation if you suspect your pets have any of the above symptoms and would like to put them on a customized approach to reach their health goals.