Are Apocaps CX/CXE considered medicinal mushroom supplements?

No, Apocaps® CX and Apocaps® CXE are not medicinal mushroom blends, and they contain no mushroom-derived ingredients.

Apocaps® is a blend of dietary apoptogens, including citrus bioflavonoids, silymarin, curcumin, rutin, and gingerols, with a very small amount of beta-glucan. That beta-glucan is curdlan, which is produced through fermentation rather than harvested from mushrooms. Apocaps® is designed to support the body's normal levels of apoptosis, and it offers pro-oxidant support.

Medicinal mushroom supplements, such as K9 Immunity, I'm-Yunity, or any other mushroom blend or brand, don't contain dietary apoptogens, and their beta-glucan levels are much higher. The purpose of a mushroom blend is to offer immune support and antioxidant support.

Veterinarians often suggest using both a medicinal mushroom supplement and Apocaps®. In fact, Apocaps® was created with the use of a separate mushroom supplement in mind. Apocaps® is given between meals and mushrooms with meals, which means their pro-oxidant and antioxidant support don't conflict with each other.

As always, please check with your veterinarian to see how Apocaps® fits into your dog's care.