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Reishi
The Reishi variety of mushroom is one of the top 5 medicinally. It is one of the most revered herbs in Chinese and Japanese medicine. Many consider it the best overall mushroom extract for a general health tonic believing it also helps healthy longevity.
Reishi studies support it helps:
Chinese studies have shown it helps chronic bronchitis. US studies have shown 30 days use helped cancer patients both in tumor activity and with chemo side affects.
Other studies have shown blood sugar level improvements with regular use. Recent studies confirm Reishi extracts also have anti-inflammatory effects.
Known active constituents include polysaccharides, triterpenes and ergosterols.