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 Your Voice Matters! If you have a question for our team, or if you want to share your own hopeful dog cancer story, we want to hear from you! Go to https://www.dogcancer.com/ask to submit your question or story, or call our Listener Line at [phone] to leave a question. Related Videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAgObIOhEMg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-eGlk1KhUg 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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices