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Author: Steve Farrar - Mycologist, Co-Founder, and Chief Technical Officer - M2 Ingredients

Functional Mushrooms, Canine Gut Health, and the Gut–Brain Axis: What Formulators Need to Know

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Why the Canine Gut Matters for Performance, Immunity, and Behavior A balanced gut microbiome underpins digestion, nutrient absorption, mucosal barrier integrity, and immune readiness in dogs. Emerging evidence also links gut ecology to behavior via the gut–brain axis—through microbial metabolites (short-chain fatty acids, SCFAs), neurotransmitter modulation (serotonin, dopamine, GABA), immune signaling, and the HPA (stress) […]

Can Mushrooms Help Eliminate Microplastics and PFAS from the Body? 

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Exploring the Detoxification Potential of Beta Glucans and Prebiotic Whole Mushrooms  Environmental toxins such as microplastics and PFAS (“forever chemicals”) are increasingly found in our bodies—from blood and lungs to brain tissue. These persistent compounds resist breakdown and are linked to a range of health concerns, including hormonal disruption, cardiovascular disease, immune dysfunction, and certain […]