Reishi mushroom, a traditional medicine, contains bioactive compounds that may offer immune support, stress reduction, anti-inflammatory, and potentially anti-cancer benefits. Research suggests its po...
Reishi mushroom, a traditional medicine, contains bioactive compounds that may offer immune support, stress reduction, anti-inflammatory, and potentially anti-cancer benefits. Research suggests its polysaccharides and triterpenes contribute to these effects. While generally safe at recommended dosages, some individuals may experience mild digestive upset. Rare cases of more serious side effects, such as liver toxicity, have been reported, particularly with high doses. Further clinical research is needed to fully elucidate its therapeutic potential and long-term safety.
Key Information
Inside Body Harmful Score
Common Dosage
1.5-9 grams of dried mushroom powder daily; 25-100 mg of extract daily.
Source Type
natural
Production Process
Reishi mushrooms are cultivated in controlled environments or harvested from the wild. Cultivation methods include log cultivation and solid substrate fermentation.
Use Type
Inside BodyPotential Benefits
Stress reduction decreases physiological and psychological responses to perceived threats, promoting calm and well-being. Strategies like mindfulness, exercise, and social support help modulate the nervous system and improve overall resilience.
Improves sleep quality by optimizing duration, latency, efficiency, and reducing awakenings. This results in enhanced daytime functioning, mood, and cognitive performance.
Immune support enhances the body's defense against pathogens by strengthening immune cells, promoting antibody production, and maintaining immune homeostasis. It aims to optimize immune function for a balanced and resilient response to threats.
Immune modulation balances the immune system by either boosting it during deficiencies or suppressing it during overactivity, aiming to restore immune homeostasis. This can be achieved through influencing cytokine production, regulating immune cell activity and promoting self-tolerance.
Zinc supports the immune system by enhancing immune cell activity, reducing infection risk, and modulating inflammatory responses. Supplementation is particularly beneficial for individuals with zinc deficiencies, helping to restore optimal zinc levels and bolster immune response.
Reishi mushroom may help the body manage stress by acting as an adaptogen and interacting with neurotransmitter systems, potentially promoting relaxation and improved sleep quality.
Reishi mushrooms contain triterpenes that may reduce inflammation by modulating inflammatory pathways. This could benefit conditions associated with chronic inflammation.
Reishi mushrooms show potential anti-cancer effects by inhibiting cancer cell growth, promoting apoptosis, and boosting immune response. More human research is needed to confirm these benefits.
Tocotrienols demonstrate anti-cancer activity by inhibiting cancer cell growth, inducing apoptosis, and suppressing angiogenesis. These effects have been observed in breast, prostate, and colon cancer cells.
Possible Side Effects
Dry mouth (xerostomia) results from reduced saliva production, causing discomfort, difficulty speaking and swallowing, and increased risk of dental problems. It can be caused by medications, diseases, radiation therapy, or dehydration.
Digestive upset includes various gastrointestinal symptoms like nausea, diarrhea, and abdominal pain, stemming from factors such as medication, diet, or infections. The severity and duration vary depending on the cause and individual sensitivity.
Liver toxicity (hepatotoxicity) is liver damage induced by substances such as drugs or chemicals, potentially leading to liver failure. Symptoms include jaundice, abdominal pain, and fatigue, with severe cases possibly fatal.
A mild, typically non-itchy skin rash, characterized by small bumps or red patches, can occur in some individuals, especially with high doses. It usually resolves spontaneously within a few days to weeks.
High doses of reishi, in very rare cases, can cause liver toxicity, especially in individuals with pre-existing liver conditions. Symptoms include jaundice, abdominal pain, and fatigue.
Scientific Evidence
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4684114/; https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6544787/; https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9458264/
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