Reishi Mushroom
Benefits of Reishi Mushroom
- Antioxidant activity
- Form: Extract
- Food source: Mushroom
What is Reishi Mushroom?
Reishi mushroom, also known as 'Ganoderma lucidum', belongs to the fungus kingdom and is native to China. It is a large, dark mushroom that can grow up to 20cm (8 inches) in diameter, with a woody texture and a glossy red-brown appearance. It typically grows on decaying hardwood trees in the temperate forests of Asia, America and Europe.
Reishi has been used traditionally for over 2000 years. It contains a host of biologically active compounds, including polysaccharides, alkaloids, triterpenoids, sterols, ergosterols and proteins, among many others.
What does the research say about Reishi Mushroom?
Reishi polysaccharides have antioxidant activity, and animal research has looked at them in relation to oxidative stress and the liver. Studies have also looked at the polysaccharides' effects on blood glucose and on the immune system. Beta-glucans, one type of polysaccharide, are of particular interest to researchers for the many ways they interact with the innate immune system.
Reishi's triterpenoids have been studied for how they act on certain cell-signalling pathways. Researchers have also looked at triterpenoids in relation to blood pressure, cholesterol markers and histamine activity.
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