{"id":16596,"date":"2019-08-14T13:29:22","date_gmt":"2019-08-14T18:29:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/be55915bbd.nxcli.net\/?p=16596"},"modified":"2021-07-25T12:35:57","modified_gmt":"2021-07-25T17:35:57","slug":"medicinal-mushrooms-horse-powerhouse-benefits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nouvelleresearch.com\/index.php\/articles\/16596-medicinal-mushrooms-horse-powerhouse-benefits","title":{"rendered":"Medicinal Mushrooms and the Horse; A Powerhouse of Benefits"},"content":{"rendered":"

The horse’s immune response is a very important factor to their overall health and well-being, not to mention soundness.\u00a0 All too often, as owners and even veterinarians, we often overlook this key element to their health, and only see a problem in the immune response when a health ailment is present. The fact is that the equine immune response is deeply woven into the fabric of their health.\u00a0 Proper support of the horse’s immune response is vital each and every day, but there are different approaches each with their own pluses or minuses.\u00a0 From preventing infections to aiding in recovery from illness, joint and even tendon health, your horse’s immune response is a critical component.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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Mushrooms and Equine Health<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Medicinal mushrooms are a staple in Chinese and oriental medicine, and have been for centuries.\u00a0 They are often not used to ‘boost’ the\u00a0 immune response, although this is a positive benefit, but more so, they are used for their individual benefits with the goal of helping the patient to reacquire their health.<\/p>\n

Key Benefits of Mushrooms in the Horse:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Immunomodulation<\/li>\n
  2. Adaptogens and stress reducers<\/li>\n
  3. Rebuild the body<\/li>\n
  4. Impact digestive health<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    The thing about mushrooms is that each can have their own touted benefits and ‘energies’.\u00a0 At a root level, most provide significant benefits regarding immune health and even inflammation reduction, but not every mushroom is beneficial to every horse or patient.\u00a0 This gets into understanding alternative medicine, foods, herbs, patterns present in the horses, and energies present in those substances.\u00a0 On a basic level, most mushrooms do impact the immune response and inflammation, but some can be warming, cooling, or neutral to the body.\u00a0 This implies that some can therefore be stimulating, while others more sedating or calming, or others no direct impact on energy or function.\u00a0 Your horse may desire one benefit but not the other!<\/em><\/p>\n

    Immune Capabilities of Mushrooms<\/span><\/h3>\n

    Most medicinal mushrooms can directly impact the immune response, whether if that is in the horse or other species.\u00a0 Which mushrooms are beneficial?<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0 The list is extensive, but in my arsenal I include:<\/p>\n