mushroom
Reishi
TL;DR
Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum), the "Mushroom of Immortality," has been used in East Asian medicine for 2,000+ years. Active compounds include ganoderic acids (triterpenes), beta-glucan polysaccharides, and germanium.
Overview
Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum), the "Mushroom of Immortality," has been used in East Asian medicine for 2,000+ years. Active compounds include ganoderic acids (triterpenes), beta-glucan polysaccharides, and germanium. One of the most well-researched medicinal mushrooms, with over 400 bioactive compounds identified.
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products in our database contain Reishi
Source · MoodStack database
Compound forms
Reishi comes in several molecular forms. Each absorbs and acts differently.
Reishi
Ganoderma lucidum
Bioavailability
25%
Typical dose
1000–4000 mg
Benefits
- Immune modulation
- Sleep and relaxation
- Liver protection
- Anti-cancer properties
- Cardiovascular support
- Anti-inflammatory
Dose guide
Common dose
1000-3000 mg extract daily (standardized to 30%+ polysaccharides and 4%+ triterpenes)
Typical range
1000–3000 mg
Based on 3 products in our database.
Products with Reishi
Interactions
competes. Reishi polysaccharides (beta-glucans) stimulate innate and adaptive immunity, potentially counteracting immunosuppressive medications
enhances. Reishi triterpenes have antiplatelet aggregation activity; may potentiate blood-thinning effects of warfarin or aspirin
synergistic. Reishi calms through GABAergic and immune modulation while ashwagandha reduces cortisol; complementary adaptogenic stress support
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