Reishi
Reishi
Notable Properties:
- STRESS REDUCTION
- IMMUNE MODULATION
- HEART HEALTH
- Notable Constituents:
- Polysaccharides: Enhance immune function, with anti-tumor properties.
- Triterpenes: Liver protection, anti-inflammatory, and antihypertensive effects.
- Ganoderic acids: Lower cholesterol and inhibit histamine release.
- Beta-glucans: Immune support and potential anticancer effects.
- Sterols: Help in reducing cholesterol and improving cardiovascular health.
- Ling Zhi-8 (LZ-8): An immunomodulating protein with anti-allergic properties.
Notable Benefits:
- Stress Reduction
- Reishi is often called the “mushroom of immortality” in traditional Chinese medicine and is highly regarded for its adaptogenic properties, which help the body cope with stress:
- Adaptogenic compounds:
- Reishi contains triterpenes, like ganoderic acid, which are known for their adaptogenic effects, helping to balance the body’s stress response and improve mental well-being.
- Promotion of sleep and relaxation:
- Reishi can enhance the quality of sleep and promote a state of relaxation due to its sedative properties, making it beneficial for reducing stress and combating insomnia.
- Adaptogenic compounds:
- Reishi is often called the “mushroom of immortality” in traditional Chinese medicine and is highly regarded for its adaptogenic properties, which help the body cope with stress:
- Immune Modulation
- Reishi has a profound effect on the immune system, not just boosting immune response but also modulating it to prevent overactivity:
- Polysaccharides:
- These compounds, particularly beta-glucans, in Reishi enhance the immune system by activating immune cells such as macrophages and natural killer cells, and by stimulating the production of cytokines, which are critical for a healthy immune response.
- Triterpenes:
- Also contribute to immune modulation by adjusting the immune system, potentially reducing autoimmune responses and allergic reactions.
- Polysaccharides:
- Reishi has a profound effect on the immune system, not just boosting immune response but also modulating it to prevent overactivity:
- Heart Health
- Reishi supports cardiovascular health in multiple ways:
- Cholesterol reduction:
- Compounds in Reishi, especially triterpenes, have been shown to lower LDL cholesterol and total cholesterol levels, reducing the risk of atherosclerosis and heart disease.
- Blood pressure regulation:
- Reishi can help to lower and stabilize blood pressure, attributed to its ganoderic acids and other triterpenoid compounds.
- Circulation improvement:
- By preventing blood platelet aggregation, Reishi can improve blood circulation and reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
- Cholesterol reduction:
- Reishi supports cardiovascular health in multiple ways:
