Mushroom Spectrum
Beyond Beta-Glucan Content
Mushroom Spectrum is a science-focused supplement formulated with more than just beta-glucan content in mind. While all mushrooms contain β-glucans, their molecular weight and structural conformations vary, influencing their biological effects. Beyond beta-glucans, each mushroom contains different phytochemicals, nucleosides, and glycoproteins—including Cordycepin, Lenthionine, Grifolaone A, and Ergothioneine etc. —each contributing to their unique health benefits. Chaga alone boasts at least 250 secondary metabolites, demonstrating the incredible complexity of mushrooms that science is still unraveling.
Why Choose Mushroom Spectrum K9?
Unlike other mushroom supplements, Mushroom Spectrum is formulated with a scientific understanding of the molecular differences in β-glucan structure, and function, —delivering a molecularly optimized approach to supporting canine health.
Product information
Only Fruiting Bodies
Unfortunately, our mushroom extracts only come from the fruiting body and do not come with the mycelium. While we would love to use an extract that includes the mycelium, the extracts that do include the mycelium also come with a high amount of the growing substrate, which is not ideal.
Why a Mushroom Blend:
Beyond Beta-Glucan Content
While each mushroom is rich in different phytochemicals, they also vary in beta-glucan content, which means the beta-glucan content is easily manipulated in any multi-mushroom supplement.
Notable Differences in Molecular Structure of Mushroom β-glucans
- Unlike Most Mushrooms the β-glucans in Grifola frondosa also contains xylose and mannose
- The Degree of branching for Grifolan 0.31-0.36, while Lentinan .23-0.33
- Most have a Tripe Helical confirmation
- The Beta Glucans in Ganoderma lucidum exhibit high rigidity, while others are more flexible
- Chagas Beta Glucans are highly condensed.
- Molecular weight 8 kDa (Kilodalton)-2000 kDa