Mushroom of the Month: Chaga
Oct 3rd 2024
Did you know that Chaga isn't actually a mushroom?
It's a fungus that grows mainly on birch trees in colder regions like Siberia, Alaska, and Northern Canada. Despite its rough, black, and charcoal-like exterior, Chaga is packed with antioxidants and has been used in traditional medicine for centuries!
So, what makes Chaga so amazing for your pet? Here are just a few reasons:
Digestive Aid: Historically, Chaga has been used to support digestion, particularly upper GI issues. By soothing the digestive tract, Chaga helps alleviate discomfort and promotes overall gut health.
Microbiome Support: A healthy gut = a happy pet! Chaga helps maintain a balanced microbiome, which not only improves digestion but also helps the immune system respond better to potential allergies.
Immune Boost: Chaga’s immune-modulating effects can help your pet react calmly to allergens, without triggering excessive histamine release. Fewer allergies = less itching and more tail wags!
Reishi & Chaga - Allergy Fighters: Together, Chaga and Reishi mushrooms are a dynamic duo, known for counteracting the effects of histamine release, keeping those pesky allergic reactions at bay. Reishi and Chaga are found together in the 5 Defenders Mushroom Extract.
Historically, Chaga was used by Alexander Solzhenitsyn, a famed Russian author and Nobel laureate, who discussed his struggle with cancer and his use of chaga in his famous book Cancer Ward.
The best part? It’s easy to add Chaga to your pet’s diet! Blended with food, they'll be on their way to better health in no time. And don’t worry, mushrooms are super safe for pets!