Real Mushrooms 5 Defenders Mushroom Complex - Functional Mushrooms Extract from Chaga, Shiitake, Maitake, Reishi, Turkey Tail Mushroom Blend for Wellness Support with Beta Glucans - 45 Servings
From the United States
- Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2024I lost my soul dog, Cam, to cancer in 2021. Learned a lot. My 2 surviving dogs get mushrooms as a proactive move. None of the 3 ever had bad reactions nor refused to take their mushrooms. I trust this brand bc of their openness on how they cultivate, manufacture & process their product. They also put out tons of info about mushrooms which is fantastic. I highly recommend this brand & their products.
- Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2016My personal trainer actually told me about turkey tail , reishi, shitake, mitake, and chagas mushrooms the benefits and how to actually process them. My lab had just been diagnosed with 2 different cancers one of which is hemangiosarcoma. His liver enzymes were elevated. His spleen had numerous tumors and his liver also had tumors and irregularities. We decided that since he was so full of life and was currently not in pain we would have his spleen removed because that seems to kill a lot of dogs by causing the spleen to rupture and bleed to death. He was initially just suppose to have his anal glands removed because he had a small tumor on one of them and the vet recommended surgery. But before they were going to do that they did an ultrasound first and found the hemangiosarcoma. So after extensive research and I certainly don't have the time to pick mushrooms,and process them I found the 5 defenders product on Amazon and liked the fact that it is processed correctly! We immediately started Boomer on it as well as DenaMarin ( which is milk thistle and amino acids to support liver health) organic turmeric and coconut oil as well as krill oil. We are 3 months in and he had his first check up. The vet was very pleased his weight is good, his energy is excellent, his calcium levels are normal, his liver functions have come back down to near normal. Chest x-ray and ultrasound reveal now new tumors or free fluid in the abdomen, heart and lungs are clear! Come to find detailed out our vet had found out about turkey tail mushrooms and a study out of the University of Pennsylvania regarding exciting results in extending the lives of dogs with hemangiosarcoma! We gave him all of the info on this product and the study. Then come to find out one of the other vets we see in the practice had just come back from a veterinary conference regarding turkey tail mushrooms and cancer in dogs! We love this product! I too will be starting to take this product daily for my health on the advice of my trainer! Thank you for this phenomenal product! Fingers crossed we get another 3 months with our 12 yr old lab!
- Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2019UPDATE: I give 5 Defenders Mushroom powder to my 12 year old Lab, Shadow, and am very happy with it, but have removed one star from my original review because the product forms hard, medium-to-large clumps in the container after about four or five months. (It is stored in a kitchen cabinet away from heat and light and has never gotten damp.) Some large clumps are so hard they must be broken with the back of a spoon since I cannot break them by hand. This is annoying, but I'm able to judge the size of the smaller clumps, rub one between my fingers and sprinkle approximately 1/4 tsp of powder over Shadow's food and mix it in. ORIGINAL POST: For the past three years I’ve been giving my 70# Lab mix a mushroom complex made for dogs because it can help fight and/or prevent cancer. Shadow still has had some tumor activity, but to date they have been benign. I am happy with this product and feel that it helping keep 12 year old Shadow feeling young, active and tumor free. ORIGINAL POST: When three benign tumors were removed from his chest in late Spring, my vet suggested using a high potency, human grade combination of various mushroom types. Once a day I mix 1/4 teaspoon of Five Defenders Mushroom Extract powder into Shadow’s breakfast and have been l delighted with the results...two small fatty tumors under his front legs have completely disappeared.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2021I first started my senior dog (15 yrs old) on 5 Defenders (capsules) because she had gotten to where she could not get up, and when she did she would fall. Her pain was obvious. We had been told she probably had cancer, but we chose not to operate due to her age. After the first few days on 5 Defenders, there was an obvious difference. She is not only getting up and down, but she is going on her daily walks again, and even running when she's excited. Her groomer was so impressed with the improvement, that she inquired what had made the difference. Then hubby and I (both over 65) started taking them, and Wow! General overall healthy feeling, more energy, less joint pain, IBS no longer an issue. It's difficult to say that my immune system has improved, except to note that I have not been sick, when I used to get every virus that happened by. I recently received the Covid 19 vaccine, and had no side effects other than a sore arm. I have recommended 5 Defenders to several people, and the ones that try it have the same experience. The best thing is that I trust the source, Real Mushrooms. We'll be forever customers.
- Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2020I give these to my dog who has cancer . They have been keeping her going for more than a year !
- Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2021This product is being used for my dog that has liver cancer.
- Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2020Have used both for myself and my dogs - cancer . Seems to be working well.
- Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2020Super helpful for our dog who has cancer. Thankful for this product!
- Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2025Prop 65 for LEAD is on the bottle, but wasn't ANYWHERE TO BE FOUND on the Amazon page for this product. I was giving my dog tons of these thinking im helping his cancer, only to find out I'm also poisoning him!!! I wasted over $135 on this crap and not able to return.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2024I have a dog recently diagnosed with cancer. Read about the benefits of boosting immunity with mushrooms. Learned about Real Mushrooms at a healthy dog expo I attended. Learned about the benefits and how to source a quality mushroom product. Really trust this product and the science that supports it.
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- Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2019One year ago my dog was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma. The prognosis for dogs with this cancer is not good. I decided to go ahead with the amputation surgery and chemo. After her last chemo treatment, I took her to a holistic vet. The vet started her on some Chinese Herb blends. I also added a few more supplements to her routine, and 5 Defenders Mushroom blend was one of them. I like the fact that it is organic. There are several studies that show that some mushrooms help slow the growth of certain cancers. I thought it might help her; it definitely wouldn't hurt. One year later, and she is still going strong. I believe that her diet and supplements have kept her strong and cancer free.
- Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 20205 Defenders is my family's go to for nourishing and supporting our immune systems and whole body health. They were first prescribed by my vet for our aging dog who was struggling with cancer. Our traditional vet had wanted to euthanize her upon diagnosis. I'm so glad I got a second opinion from a wholistic vet. After putting her on 5 Defenders and another herbal supplement, she lived almost another two years. Needless to say, 5 Defenders is now part of our daily routine. Many thanks to the wonderful folks at Real Mushrooms!
- Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2019Helped with my dogs cancer, thank you!
- Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2022We bought this along with Turkey tail and Chaga for our dog’s cancer. Hopefully it’s working. She doesn’t mind these pills in a slice of Turkey.
From other countries
- IvyReviewed in Canada on December 30, 2024
Good product.
Got this for my dog who was diagnosed with terminal cancer. Bag lasted about 4 months at 1/4 teaspoons per day, ordered a second time. Mixes well into food, holds powder form, didn’t clump.One person found this helpful - Colin McGuireReviewed in Canada on September 1, 2021
Quality product
I would say it's a quality product and that you can notice the benefits from. I've tried both the capsules and the bulk powder, between the two I'd recommend the capsules, even if adding the powder to food/drinks. The powder in capsules was easier to dissolve than the bulk and retains it's freshness better.
I've given the powder to both a cat and a dog with cancer and it's been well tolerated by each. Impossible to say it cures cancer, but it has been a valuable part of the treatment plan, although excessively expensive especially compared with alternatives.2 people found this helpful - Aleisa LabontéReviewed in Canada on June 10, 2020
Everyone should use this!
Bought mostly to use for fighting my dogs cancer, but my husband and I have started using it for preventative measures as well. It tastes almost like truffle chocolates in my coffee and completely tasteless in my smoothies. Glad we are using it, just wish it was a little bit more affordable. Its important to us and the quality is great so we will make it happen anyways6 people found this helpful - Amazon CustomerReviewed in Canada on September 27, 2018
Canine use
Prompt shipping.
I can’t testify to the effects as we bought this for our dog at the advice of our Holistic Vet as a tool in our arsenal to deal with our dogs oral cancer. Not sure the time required to build up in the body for peak effectiveness. Seems to be tolerable to her ( we open the capsule and dump it on her food)3 people found this helpful - MarianneReviewed in Canada on January 12, 2018
Terminal cancer support
I wish I could say that I was taking these myself but I actually got them for a foster dog (palliative care) that arrived with cancerous tumors. He was given a 0-2 months sentence by the vet he saw on Dec 6th. It is now Jan 12th and he seems to be in better condition that he was 5 weeks ago. The tumors are not disappearing but they don't seem to be growing either. The mushrooms are one of many supplements that I'm using on him to extend his life. He was neglected for 11 years and if he only gets a few good months at the end then all of the attempts to keep him comfortable are worth the cost. Because he's 1/2 the size/weight of a human he's currently only taking one per day. If there are any left over when he eventually passes, they won't go to waste.
Update - It is now Apr 12th and I've had to make another purchase because he's still ALIVE! I had every intention of pushing him past the vet's dismal expiry date (which would have been Feb 6th) but to see him now, well past that, and doing beautifully! He runs/plays/eats so normally that it's very hard to tell that there's anything wrong with him.203 people found this helpful
From other countries
- Brenda DixonReviewed in Canada on August 17, 2019
Seems to be improving my dogs overall health
So far, so good! Using it for my dogs cancer, and her energy level is increasing. She gobbles it up with no issues. Since she can't tell me how she's feeling, her behaviour speaks volumes, and she's acting like a puppy again!38 people found this helpful - Amazon CustomerReviewed in Canada on August 9, 2018
Magic
We think this mushrooms are the reason our dog beats the cancer10 people found this helpful
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From the United States
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- Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2019UPDATE: I give 5 Defenders Mushroom powder to my 12 year old Lab, Shadow, and am very happy with it, but have removed one star from my original review because the product forms hard, medium-to-large clumps in the container after about four or five months. (It is stored in a kitchen cabinet away from heat and light and has never gotten damp.) Some large clumps are so hard they must be broken with the back of a spoon since I cannot break them by hand. This is annoying, but I'm able to judge the size of the smaller clumps, rub one between my fingers and sprinkle approximately 1/4 tsp of powder over Shadow's food and mix it in. ORIGINAL POST: For the past three years I’ve been giving my 70# Lab mix a mushroom complex made for dogs because it can help fight and/or prevent cancer. Shadow still has had some tumor activity, but to date they have been benign. I am happy with this product and feel that it helping keep 12 year old Shadow feeling young, active and tumor free. ORIGINAL POST: When three benign tumors were removed from his chest in late Spring, my vet suggested using a high potency, human grade combination of various mushroom types. Once a day I mix 1/4 teaspoon of Five Defenders Mushroom Extract powder into Shadow’s breakfast and have been l delighted with the results...two small fatty tumors under his front legs have completely disappeared.
- Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2019Vet says they help, it sure looks like it! Tails a wagging!!
Update. So here are some details. Have been giving these 2x daily (pet vet direction) to 15 yr old cocker spaniel with inoperable tumor. Tumor considered inoperable after exploratory surgery 18 months ago found that more harm would come if tumor was removed. Have been giving the mushrooms 2X daily since then & while tumor is still present & growing, dog continues to do well!! Vet has multiple cases where these mushrooms have beefed up the immune system & enhanced body's ability to thrive.
Have now also started 7 year old pekingese on these for skin allergies & immediate improvement noted. The REAL benefit is that even though the allergies continue, are seasonal & minimized by other meds, the mushrooms help the inevitable surface sores heal MUCH faster.
These mushrooms are GREAT!! - Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2020I give this to my dog who has a soft tissue sarcoma growing back on her elbow. I've never tried it myself. I do a lot of other things along with this so I'm not sure exactly how well it works. I can say that the tumor isn't growing anywhere near as fast as it was last year before she had surgery. I do think they help & she hasn't gone 1 day without them since I started giving them to her a few months ago.
- Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2020I am taking this and also giving it to my dog Stormy who has Kidney and Liver problems. I bought this to see if it will help with my Lpus and recent breast surgery for removal of 2 tumors.
Marianne
Terminal cancer support
Reviewed in Canada on January 12, 2018
Update - It is now Apr 12th and I've had to make another purchase because he's still ALIVE! I had every intention of pushing him past the vet's dismal expiry date (which would have been Feb 6th) but to see him now, well past that, and doing beautifully! He runs/plays/eats so normally that it's very hard to tell that there's anything wrong with him.
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