The Science Behind the Magic: Medicinal Mushrooms for Dogs | Dr. Robert Silver #288

Molly Jacobson talks to Dr. Robert Silver, a veterinarian and expert in medicinal mushrooms, about their potential benefits for dogs with cancer. Learn how mushrooms like turkey tail, reishi, and lion’s mane boost immunity, support overall health, and even complement conventional treatments like chemotherapy and surgery. 

Key Topics Covered: 

Overview of the fungal kingdom and its diverse species 

The role of beta-glucans and terpenes in mushrooms' medicinal effects 

Why turkey tail is a must-have for dogs with cancer 

Insights into mushroom cultivation and quality control for supplements 

How mushrooms like reishi and lion’s mane support the immune system and cognition 

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Related Links: 
Our article on Medicinal Mushrooms: https://www.dogcancer.com/articles/supplements/medicinal-mushrooms-for-dogs/  
American College of Veterinary Botanical Medicine: https://www.acvbm.org/ 
Real Mushrooms: https://www.realmushrooms.com/ 
The Medicinal Magic of Functional Mushrooms continuing education webinar for veterinarians and vet techs: https://ce.dvm360.com/courses/the-medicinal-magic-of-functional-mushrooms-yijn 

Chapters: 
00:00 Introduction 
00:30 - The Fascinating World of Mushrooms 
01:15 - Medicinal Mushrooms vs. Toxic Mushrooms 
02:30 - How Mushrooms Modulate Immune Responses 
04:00 - The Role of Turkey Tail in Cancer Support 
06:00 - Mushroom Cultivation and Quality Control 
07:30 - Mycelium: The Hidden Network Beneath Forests 
10:00 - Why Cooking Mushrooms Is Essential for Medicinal Use 
13:00 - Beta-Glucans: The Secret Immune Boosters 
15:30 - The Personality of Mushrooms: Matching Mushrooms to Needs 
18:00 - Reishi: The Mushroom of Immortality 
19:30 - Lion’s Mane: Brain Support and More 
21:00 - Tips for Choosing High-Quality Mushroom Supplements 
23:00 - Mushrooms in Veterinary Cancer Care 
25:30 - Turkey Tail and Maitake for Specific Cancers 
27:45 - The Potential of Mushrooms in Post-Treatment Strategies 
30:00 - Conclusion: Hope and Healing Through Mushrooms 
 
Get to know Dr. Robert Silver:
https://www.dogcancer.com/people/robert-silver-dvm/  
For more details, articles, podcast episodes, and quality education, go to the episode page: https://www.dogcancer.com/podcast/  
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