Reishi mushroom

What is Reishi Mushrooms?

Reishi mushrooms are one of the most beneficial and well used types of mushrooms. All over Asia the Reishi mushroom has be used for thousands of years for many beneficial uses. 

 13 benefits of Reishi mushroom

• Help with Depression and Fatigue

• Insomnia

• Improve vital organs and detoxification

• Heart Health

• Fight Allergies and Asthma

• Anti-inflammatory properties

• Lower symptoms of diabetes

• Fight Cancer cells

• Booster immune system

• Reduce Hair Loss and Balding

• Boost the body’s metabolism

• Reishi boosts energy levels

Help with Depression and Fatigue

In studies the Reishi mushroom has shown positive results that increase the quality of life and can decrease anxiety and depression by calming the mind.

Insomnia

Reishi has been used for hundreds of years within the monk community treating insomnia. They take Reishi just before meditation to calm the mind. It shows it can help the mind to relax and is beneficial for sleep.

A randomized, double-blind and placebo-controlled study of a Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharide extract in neurasthenia - PubMed (nih.gov)

Heart Health

There are studies that say the Reishi mushroom helps the function of the heart and the blood flow around the body which lowers blood pressure. Also the heart doesn’t need as much oxygen when taking Reishi, which allows the rest of the organs to get more oxygen so they can function better.

When taking Reishi mushroom it can help restore hormonal levels to strengthen the cardiovascular system

Reishi mushroom can also reduce the level of bad cholesterol in your system, which reduces the chance of heart attacks and strokes.

Fight Allergies and Asthma

Reishi mushrooms consist of a good number of triterpenes. (Strengthens the immune system).

It has a strong effect on reducing irritation on the skin and reducing allergic reactions.

Improve vital organs and detoxification

Improve liver functions, protects the lining of the gut, lower inflammation, improves digestive organs. Detoxes liver.

Anti-inflammatory properties

People who have arthritis, Alzheimer’s, neuralgia, or heart disease have been known to be given the Reishi mushroom because it has anti-inflammatory properties that can be beneficial.

Lower symptoms of diabetes

Reishi mushrooms are low in glycemic index and glycemic load content, so they won't increase your blood sugar levels. Additionally, the bioactive compound in the Reishi mushroom lowers blood sugar levels and improves insulin levels. It also helps with cholesterol management which is especially important in diabetics.

Fight Cancer cells

Reishi mushrooms have been shown to prevent cancerous cells and tumour growth.

Booster immune system

Reishi mushrooms has one of the best immune boosting elements and that is (beta-glucans), which is one of the most powerful and effective immune system boosters known to man.

Reduce Hair Loss and Balding

In China, the Reishi mushroom is used for premature balding. It has anti toxins and stress release properties that are the main cause of hair loss. The antioxidants in the Reishi mushroom are incredibly good for the growth of hair follicles and the circulation of blood slow which also promotes the health of the hair follicles. Also Reishi has anti-aging properties.

Boost the body’s metabolism

By boosting the metabolism, it will help the body burn fat.

Reishi boosts energy levels

To give you that natural buzz and focus without the crashes a coffee would do to you.