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GlossaryReishi (Ganoderma lucidum)

medicinal mushroom used in traditional Chinese medicine

Reishi, also known as Ganoderma lucidum, is a type of medicinal mushroom that has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years. It is renowned for its potential health benefits, including boosting the immune system, reducing stress, and improving sleep. Reishi contains bioactive compounds like polysaccharides and triterpenoids, which are believed to contribute to its therapeutic effects.

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research Anti-Androgenic Activities of Ganoderma Lucidum

70 citations, July 2005 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology”

Ganoderma lucidum, a type of mushroom, may help treat enlarged prostate by blocking testosterone conversion.

Anti-Androgenic Activities of the Triterpenoids Fraction of Ganoderma Lucidum

research Long-Term Administration of Triterpenoids From Ganoderma Lucidum Mitigates Age-Associated Brain Physiological Decline via Regulating Sphingolipid Metabolism and Enhancing Autophagy in Mice

9 citations, May 2021 in “Frontiers in aging neuroscience”

Taking triterpenoids from Ganoderma lucidum over a long time can help slow down brain aging and improve overall health in mice.

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