Posted by Functional mushrooms are widely used for emotional and focus support. Some modern formats, like the proprietary Mindless mushroom microdosing tablets, are praised for improving mental clarity, mood and creativity.
Have you ever found your cat or dog sniffing on your stash of mushrooms and thought, ” Can my pet eat this?” Well, it all depends on the product. Some mushrooms are safe for dogs and cats, but in small doses, while others can be extremely toxic.
Key Takeaways
- Some pets may tolerate certain functional mushrooms well, but the species, preparation, concentration, and serving size determine their safety.
- A study found that healthy adult beagles tolerated daily doses of 5, 10, and 15 mg/kg of Ganoderma lucidum for 28 days, but the findings do not apply to every mushroom product or pet.
- Real Botanicals recommends Mindless Mushroom Tablets for adults aged 21 and older. The company recommends starting with ½ tablet (2.5 mg) of the proprietary blend.
- Mindless microdosing tablets may support calm focus, mental clarity, mood, creativity, relaxation, and social ease, with effects typically lasting 4 to 6 hours.
- Keep human mushroom products away from pets and buy Mindless microdosing tablets before the upcoming federal restrictions affect several concentrated 7-OH alternatives, Oxonol and Pseudo.
So, Are Functional Mushrooms Safe for Pets?
One common mistake we see readers make is assuming that every mushroom product is safe for pets simply because the ingredients are natural. You should always check the ingredients list and contact the support team if you are not sure before feeding it to your pet.
Research shows that specific mushroom products s have shown good short-term tolerability in dogs, but safety depends on the mushroom species, preparation, concentration, and serving size.
For example, we found a report in the Journal of Animal Science that examined Ganoderma lucidum, commonly referred to as reishi. This functional mushroom was fed to 40 healthy adult beagles. The dogs received 5, 10, or 15 mg/kg of reish daily for 28 days, and the researchers reported that all three doses were well tolerated, with no detrimental effects on overall health or macronutrient digestibility.
Our Take On These Findings
But take these findings with a grain of salt because the evidence does NOT prove that every functional mushroom or mushroom supplement is safe for every dog or cat.
We strongly recommend consulting your pet’s veterinarian before feeding them any functional mushroom to help mitigate potential side effects, especially if they are on medications or have a known health condition.
Some of the symptoms of mushroom poisoning in pets include vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, loss of coordination, seizures, and tremors.
At Real Botanicals, all products are intended for adults 21 years of age or older. They are not for everyone, though, and our disclaimer is that, like caffeine and alcohol, they can become habit-forming if consumed irresponsibly. If you have a history of substance abuse, please consider avoiding the products. When used as recommended, the products have not been shown to cause serious physical or social harm.
Let’s shift gears and look at the specific details of this mushroom product and why you should consider buying it.
Mindless Microdosing Mushroom Tablets Review
After months of research and experiments, the Real Botanicals team of chemists created a proprietary mushroom blend, dubbed Mindless, which is presented in tablet format. Each tablet contains 5mg of 4-hydroxy in a proprietary formula, making it different yet similar to the chemistry of magic mushrooms.
Each tablet delivers a precise amount of the active ingredient per serving. The whole experience is different from loose powder that you need to measure or a mushroom drink that you need to prepare.
Mindless mushrooms also stand out from traditional functional mushroom supplements. While most supplements focus on the mushrooms themselves, Mindless targets adults who want to avoid the earthy taste and routine of traditional mushroom powders.
The pleasant Blue Raspberry flavor makes it easier to take, and it’s incomparable to many mushroom powders and extracts like Reishi mushrooms, which are bitter.
How To Use Mindless Mushroom Microdosing Tablets
One of the main reasons functional mushrooms and proprietary products like Mindless get a bad rep is because most users don’t follow the recommended serving instructions. The effects are gradual, so you shouldn’t rush to redose.
Here are the Mindless mushroom tablets product details to help get the best results.
- Each tablet contains 5mg of the Mindless mushroom blend of 4-hydroxy DET
- The recommended starting dose is ½ tablet, which is equivalent to 2.5mg of the blend
- Effects are gradual – wait for 30-60 minutes before redosing
- Do not exceed 2 tablets within a 24-hour window
Most customers who have tried this product say the effects last for 4 to 6 hours on average.
What Are The Effects of Mindless Mushroom Tablets?
Like conventional mushroom products, Mindless mushroom microdosing tablets target different moments. You can turn to them when you want to relax after a long day, socialize without alcohol, or stay focused and mentally engaged.
Here is a summary of the most documented effects and best use cases.
- Calm focus without the jitters of coffee and other caffeinated drinks. This makes it ideal for situations where you want to stay mentally sharp and engaged without feeling overstimulated
- Mental clarity for a more focussed and clear-headed experience
- Mood lift what supports a more positive state of mind
- Creativity and inspiration for adults who want to explore new ideas or think differently
- Relaxation and social ease for people who want to socialize and unwind without drinking alcohol
Finally, Mindless tablets are convenient and portable, as the tablet format does not require mixing powders, preparing drinks, or carrying extra equipment. Keep human products for humans, and choose products made specifically for your pets when shopping for animal supplements.
Due to current restrictions, Real Botanicals is unable to ship Mindless Mushroom Tablets to South Dakota, West Virginia, Virginia, or North Carolina.
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N.B: With the DEA filing two Notices of Intent to schedule 7-OH, MGM-15, MGM-16, Mitragynine pseudoindoxyl (MP), most of the 7-OH extracts won’t be available after August 5.
Stock up on Real Botanicals’ 7-OH alternatives, including Oxonol, Pseudo, and Acend, while the company offers 20% off. The ban will not affect Acend. Use the code WTFDEA.