Why Mushrooms?

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This incredible mushroom, Cordyceps Militaris, grows in the Himalaya mountains in Tibet, around 10,000-13,000 feet above sea level. Cordyceps improves athletic performance and recovery, and through research we find that Cordyceps:

• Increase the production of adenosine triphosphate, the energy delivery system to muscles
• Increased oxygen utilization
• Less muscle damage and faster repair
•  Increased collagen production, creating healthier skin and coat.

Ganoderma lucidum is known as the mushroom of immortality, boasting over 400 different nutrients.  Reishi has a long history of therapeutic use to include:

• Reducing stress and enhancing calming effects
• Improves sleep, which lessons fatigue
• Can boost cardiovascular health
• Immunomodulating

The largest of the oyster species, Pleurotus Eryngii is extraordinary in supporting a healthy digestive system. Research indicates how King Trumpet mushrooms can benefit your horse:

• Exceptional in reducing gut inflammation, while promoting healthy gut bacteria
• Helps regulate blood sugar levels
• Lowers levels of LDL cholesterol
• Rich in B vitamins, crucial for energy metabolism 

The gorgeous Trametes Versicolor, or Turkey Tail, has been shown in research to be a powerful immune boosting mushroom. Benefits include:

• Regulating and balancing the immune system (immunomodulating)  
• Antioxidant support
• Promotes and regulates a healthy gut microbiome
• Contains polysaccharide-protein complexes shown to have anti-cancer, and supplemental cancer treatment therapy

Hericium Erinaceus is a big, beautiful white mushroom, named for what it resembles, a lion's mane.  Research has shown Lion's Mane improves over-all brain health including: 

• Improving cognitive function
• Reduces anxiety 
• Reduces inflammation 
• Regulates immune system 
• Potential nerve regeneration