Reishi (Ganoderma Lucidum)
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 Reishi or Ganoderma Lucidum is arguably the most potent and diverse of all medicinal Fungi providing multiple immunomodulating benefits and a noticeable calming component.
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The Story
Reishi also known as Lingzi is one of the most researched and widely used functional mushrooms in the world and has been a main actor in Traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years. Modern pharmacological and clinical studies have confirmed that Ganoderma contains abundant biologically active substances. It is an adaptogen that works on multiple body systems by boosting the host response to various unhealthy cell activities. It possesses variable functions, including immunomodulation, anti-aging, and reducing blood lipids. Reishi is a very effective general protective tonic with a focus on Immune support and also later s. Reishi also exhibits a calming and mood-supporting effect by improving the function of our adrenal glands thereby promoting restful sleep, less anxiety, and an overall sense of calm and wellbeing.Â
Contraindications
Pregnant or breastfeeding women should avoid ingesting Reishi. Reishi may interact with some medications for high blood pressure include captopril (Capoten), enalapril (Vasotec), losartan (Cozaar), valsartan (Diovan), diltiazem (Cardizem), Amlodipine (Norvasc), hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL), furosemide (Lasix), and many others. High doses of Reishi mushroom might slow blood clotting.
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Clinical Studies
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Ganoderma lucidum Protects Dopaminergic Neuron Degeneration through Inhibition of Microglial Activation
Ganoderma lucidum improves physical fitness in women with joint pain
The role of polysaccharide peptide of Ganoderma lucidum as a potent antioxidant against atherosclerosis in high risk and stable angina patients
Ganoderma lucidum (Reishi) suppresses proliferation and migration of breast cells via inhibiting Wnt/β-catenin signaling
Evaluation of Immune Modulation by β-1,3; 1,6 D-Glucan
Derived from Ganoderma lucidum in Healthy Adult Volunteers,
A Randomized Controlled Trial
Chen SN, Nan FH, Liu MW, Yang MF, Chang YC, Chen S. Evaluation of Immune Modulation by β-1,3; 1,6 D-Glucan Derived from Ganoderma lucidum in Healthy Adult Volunteers, A Randomized Controlled Trial. Foods. 2023;12(3):659. Published 2023 Feb 3. doi:10.3390/foods12030659
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