Reishi | Unpacking The Research

The Basics

Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) is a mushroom with a long history of use in traditional Chinese medicine, believed to promote health and longevity. Modern research suggests potential benefits including immune system support, anti-cancer properties, and liver protection. Some studies also indicate its potential in improving fatigue and depression. However, despite promising research results, the current scientific evidence has not yet been deemed conclusive by the EFSA. Please form your own opinion of the scientific conclusions below.

Reishi Research

Boosting the immune system

Study 1: "The white blood cell count (×103/mm3) in fish treated with dietary reishi mushroom powder showed a significantly outnumbered value compared to the control. Similarly, the number of red blood cells (×106/mm3) was also significantly increased."
Source: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-023-41557-9

Study 2: A 2018 review of 14 clinical trials found that Reishi mushroom extract may have a beneficial effect on the immune system in cancer patients.
Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30410443/

Study 3: A 3-month study found that two fungal supplements, Ganoderma lucidum and Cordyceps sinensis, helped 7 amateur cyclists manage stress hormones and fight oxidative stress, potentially aiding their performance.
Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3995149/

Improving sleep quality

Study 1: This study found that Reishi promoted sleep in mice by shortening sleep latency and prolonging sleeping time. The researchers believe that this effect may be due to Reishi's ability to alter the gut microbiota and increase levels of serotonin, a neurotransmitter that plays a role in sleep regulation.
Source: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-021-92913-6

Study 2: Three-day administration of Reishi Extract significantly increased total sleep time and non-rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep time at a dose of 80 mg/kg (i.g.) without influencing slow-wave sleep or REM sleep in freely moving rats.
Source: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0378874111008981

Study 3: “Ganoderma (or reishi) exerts an anti-insomnia effect via complex central-peripheral multi-level interaction networks.”
Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8555286/

Reducing Fatigue

Study 1: A study on 132 individuals with Neurasthenia (chronic Fatigue Syndrome) showed that two months of Ganopoly (a derivative of Ganoderma Lucidum mushroom) supplementation significantly improved fatigue and overall well-being with no notable side-effects.
Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15857210/

Protecting against cancer

Study 1: “The meta‐analysis results showed that patients who had been given G. lucidum alongside with chemo/radiotherapy were more likely to respond positively compared to chemo/radiotherapy alone”
Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6353236/

Study 2: “Our results indicate that Ganoderma has a broad-spectrum application for the treatment of cancer through the regulation of the immune system.”
Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30410443/

Reducing inflammation

Study: “Ganoderma lucidum (Reishi) exhibits pronounced anti-inflammatory effects, polysaccharides and triterpenoids are regarded as major constituents displaying the anti-inflammatory activities”
Source: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S027869152100106X

What Makes Our Reishi Superior?

Organic Certification

Our Reishi extract isn't just any mushroom supplement. It's a premium quality extract that's both USDA and EU certified organic. This means our Reishi offering is entirely free from unnatural fertilisers and pesticides.

Powerful Extract Ratio

Our Reishi extract boasts a powerful 10:1 strength. This means that it takes at least 10 grams of fresh Reishi mushroom to produce just 1 gram of our extract powder. .

Dual Extraction Technique

We use a specialized dual extraction method using both hot water and alcohol extraction to procure the full spectrum of functional compounds from the Reishi mushroom. This unique process allows us to maintain a remarkable 20% polysaccharide content and 5% triterpenoid content in our extract, offering a robust profile of beneficial compounds.

Rich in Functional Compounds

One of the hallmarks of our Reishi extract is its high triterpenoid concentration. At 5%, it's a rare find in the world of health supplements. Triterpenoids are a group of naturally occurring acids known for their potential health benefits. And due to our specialised Duel extraction technique, we also offer a 20% concentration of rich polysaccharides, known for their immunity modulation benefits, amongst others.