Today, 1 in 2 dogs are diagnosed with cancer by the age of 10. (1) But today, there is more and more research coming out showing ways we can proactively prevent cancer in our pets. 

A study shows that 90% of cancer is preventable but requires major lifestyle changes. This means if we can implement a more healthy lifestyle for our pets then we can proactively make decisions that can help prevent cancer in our pets. (2)

Chaga is often referred to as the King of Medicinal Mushrooms and for very good reasons.

Researchers are finding that Chaga Mushrooms can help stabilize the immune system, fight inflammation, prevent and aid in the fight against cancer, lower blood sugar, and so much more. 

Chaga Mushrooms (Inonotus obliquus) are medicinal-grade mushrooms grown around the world and grow mainly on the bark of birch trees in cold climates, such as Northern Europe, Siberia, Russia, Korea, Northern Canada and Alaska.

Chaga looks like a clump of wood while some pieces look like burnt charcoal which is about 25-38 centimeters in size. The inside of chaga is soft and can be orange in color.

In this blog post, we will share our the top 5 reasons why every pet parent should be including Chaga Mushrooms into their pet’s diet!

It is believed that the anticancer effect is partly due to chaga’s high content of antioxidants which protects cells in the body from free radicals.

Chaga mushrooms contain the antioxidant, triterpene, and test-tube studies have shown high concentrated amounts of triterpene extract can promote the death of cancer cells. (4) 

Free radicals can cause cellular damage and chronic inflammation. The imbalance has been shown to accelerate the aging process and have an increased risk of having certain cancers and other health conditions. (5) 

Given the incredible research, Chaga Mushrooms Triple Liquid Extracts would be an important and beneficial addition to any pets diet in order to help prevent cancer, but it is especially important for pets who have been diagnosed with cancer.

Researchers have taken a close look at chaga mushrooms and have found that chaga mushrooms contain high levels of the antioxidant, Superoxide Dismutase (SOD). ​​Superoxide Dismutase is an enzyme that is responsible for breaking apart and dismantling free radicals throughout the body. Again, free radicals can increase the risk of cancer. 

Antioxidants are compounds that help to inhibit or reduce damage caused by oxidative stress. Oxidative stress can come as a result of an imbalance between antioxidants and uncontrolled molecules known as free radicals. Free radicals can cause cellular damage and chronic inflammation. The imbalance has been shown (6) to accelerate the aging process and have an increased risk of having certain cancers and other health conditions.  

Research shows eating foods that are rich in antioxidants or supplements with the amazing and impactful compounds can reduce and in some cases neutralize oxidative stress. 

Chaga mushrooms can help to regulate your pet’s immune system, meaning if your pet’s immune system is weak, it will make it stronger and if it is too strong, it will balance it out. 

For example, if your pet has an infection, boosting the immune system can help the body fight off the bacteria that caused the immune system to be weakened. But if your pet has an autoimmune disease (like allergies, Cushing’s, hypothyroid conditions, etc.) then the immune system would be more likely to overreact, chaga mushrooms would help to regulate it and stabilize the immune system. 

Chaga Triple Liquid Extracts is an amazing addition to your pet's diet if you are looking to help balance immunity.