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Reishi

Also known as: Ganoderma lucidum, lingzhi

Reishi is a hard, wood-decaying mushroom from traditional Asian medicine containing beta-glucans and triterpenes. It is used to support immunity, calm and sleep, but good human evidence is limited.

What it is used for

  • Immune support – weak evidence
  • Sleep and stress – weak evidence
  • Fatigue – weak evidence

Forms and how they differ

fruiting body extract

dual extract contains both beta-glucans and triterpenes

fruiting body powder

bitter, lower concentration

mycelium

active content varies

When to take it

In the evening, with food.

Pairs well with

Magnesium, a bedtime routine.

Do not combine / separate

Combining with blood thinners or blood pressure medicines without advice.

Watch out for

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, before surgery, with clotting disorders, or if you take blood thinners, blood pressure or diabetes medicines or immunosuppressants, consult your doctor. Rare cases of liver injury have been reported with powdered forms.

Safety

Do not exceed the dose stated on the label.

Practical tip

Choose an extract that states its beta-glucan and triterpene content.

Products containing Reishi 6

Reishi organic powderorganic powderImmunitySleepStress
Reishi Ganoderma lucidum extractGanoderma lucidum extractImmunitySleepStress
Reishi Ganoderma lucidum 270 mgGanoderma lucidum · 270 mg / capsuleImmunitySleepStress
Reishi 500 mgfruiting body extract, 50% polysaccharides · 500 mg / capsuleImmunitySleepStress
Reishifruiting body powderImmunitySleepStress
ReishitinctureImmunitySleepStress
How to read the evidence rating
Strong evidenceModerate evidenceWeak evidenceNo evidence

Strong = several good human studies or official recommendations; moderate = promising but smaller studies; weak = few studies or mixed results; no evidence = claims not confirmed.

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Important notice

This information is educational and does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist. We do not give medicine dosages. Supplements are no substitute for a varied diet; if pregnant, breastfeeding, ill or on medication, consult a doctor first.