ISSUE FOCUS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE January 2025 53 and safety. Using NASC-certified ingredients guarantees that the products are reliable and beneficial for pets, enhancing consumer trust and satisfaction. DELIVERY FORMATS Incorporating functional mushrooms into pet treats is an excellent way to deliver immune-boosting benefits in a palatable form. Whole functional mushroom ingredients can be formulated into supplements in various forms, such as powders, capsules or chews. Treats made with NASC-certified mushroom ingredients can provide pets with a tasty and nutritious snack that supports their immune system. These treats can be particularly beneficial for pets that are picky eaters or have difficulty taking supplements. Pet food manufacturers can enhance products by including functional mushrooms. Adding mushroom extracts to pet food formulations ensures that pets receive consistent immune support with every meal. CONCLUSION Reishi, Shiitake, Turkey Tail, Maitake and Himematsutake mushrooms in particular offer effective solutions for helping to boost immunity in pets. By incorporating organic, NASC-certified functional mushrooms into products, pet food manufacturers and supplement creators can provide pets with the immune support they need to stay healthy and resilient. References 1Mordor Intelligence. Pet Supplements Market - Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2023-2028). https://www.mordorintelligence.com/industry-reports/pet-supplements-market 2Kayser E, Castaneda PL, Soto-Diaz K, et al. Functional properties of Ganoderma lucidum supplementation in canine nutrition. J Anim Sci. 2024;102. doi:10.1093/jas/skae051. 3Gern J, Miyake K, Yang Y, Jacobsson LM, Larsson E. Polysaccharide and extracts from Lentinula edodes: structural features and antiviral activity. Virol J. 2021;18:139. doi:10.1186/s12985-021-01613-0 4Roszczyk A, Turło J, Zagożdżon R, Kaleta B. Immunomodulatory properties of polysaccharides from Lentinula edodes. Int J Mol Sci. 2022;23(16):8980. doi:10.3390/ijms23168980 5Brown DC, Reetz J. Single-agent polysaccharopeptide (PSP) in canine hemangiosarcoma: A retrospective analysis of survival and quality of life in 15 dogs. J Vet Intern Med. 2012;26(4):897-904. 6Tzianabos AO. Polysaccharide immunomodulators as therapeutic agents: structural aspects and biologic function. Clin Microbiol Rev. 2000;13(4):523-33. 7Ogawa T, Hashimoto T, Oguchi K, Ishikawa H. The effects of Agaricus blazei Murill extract on canine oral papillomavirus: a pilot study. J Vet Sci. 2001;2(3):257-61. 8Wynn SG, Marsden S. Veterinary herbal medicine. St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Health Sciences; 2006. p. 345-50. About Julie Daoust Julie Daoust, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer at M2 Ingredients has extensive experience in research and natural product chemistry and is committed to advancing mycology science, promoting sustainable mushroom cultivation and driving innovation in functional mushrooms for health and wellness.
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