
For over 4,000 years, the Chinese have benefited
from the traditional use of reishi mushroom, or Ganoderma lucidum. The major
active ingredients of reishi include polysaccharides, triterpenes, ergosterols
and mannitol.* Support For Optimal Immune Cell Responses: Reishi
polysaccharides and terpenes have shown to be important for maintaining healthy
cells in the body. They do this by promoting optimal immune cell responses and
proper enzyme activity in cells, including liver cells. The additional compounds
further support immune function.* Pure Encapsulations Reishi Mushroom extract is a
whole plant body extract and is standardized to contain 10% polysaccharides and
4% triterpenes. Pure Encapsulations recommends 2-3 capsules per
day, in divided doses, with meals. If pregnant or lactating, consult your physician
before taking this product. Rare side effects may include dizziness; dry mouth,
throat and nasal passages; and gastrointestinal discomfort. Reishi mushroom extract has the potential to
affect platelet function and therefore individuals taking warfarin, heparin or
other blood thinning medications should consult their physician. Wang SY, et al. The anti-tumor effect of Ganoderma lucidum
is mediated by cytokines released from activated macrophages and T
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Jan-Feb;(1):16-9. Lee JM, Kwon H, Jeong H, Lee JW, Lee SY, Baek SJ, Surh YJ.
Inhibition of lipid peroxidation and oxidative DNA damage by Ganoderma
lucidum. Phytother Res 2001 May;15(3):245-9. Koyama K, Imaizumi T, Akiba M, Kinoshita K, Takahashi K,
Suzuki A, Yano S, Horie S, Watanabe K, Naoi Y. Antinociceptive components of
Ganoderma lucidum. Planta Med 1997 Jun;63(3):224-7. Park EJ, Ko G, Kim J, Sohn DH. Antifibrotic effects of a
polysaccharide extracted from Ganoderma lucidum, glycyrrhizin, and
pentoxifylline in rats with cirrhosis induced by biliary obstruction. Biol
Pharm Bull 1997 Apr;20(4):417-20. Lin JM, Lin CC, Chiu HF, Yang JJ, Lee SG. Evaluation of the
anti-inflammatory and liver-protective effects of anoectochilus formosanus,
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References:
each vegetable capsule contains:
reishi mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum) extract
500 mg.
(standardized to contain 10%
polysaccharides and 4% triterpenes)
2–3 capsules per day, in divided doses, with meals.
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