Host Defense Reishi Capsules - Heart & Immune Health Support Supplement - Mushroom Supplement to Support Energy & Vitality - Reishi Supplement to Aid Overall Well-Being - 120 Capsules (60 Servings)*

I've studied up on reishi mushrooms and the proper processes of extracting and preserving their properties. Fungi Perfecti does it right like the Japanese reishi growers and processors do. If you've decided to take reishi mushrooms don't waste your money on inferior brands. I've taken it off and on for several years - your stamina and over all health will be above average. Look into it, read up on how Paul Stamits entire life is dedicated to mushroom cultivation on the west coast.. Highly recommended.

Paul Stamets has amazing products and I use all of his mushroom products. They are very good, very clean and effective. People don't realize which parts of the mushrooms are more powerful and these people should educate themselves. I have tried other 'organic' mushroom products and you can tell when they are from polluted countries, they taste toxic. Paul's products are worth every penny, at least that is my experience.

Using this product has helped me to relax and breathing better than before.Recommend to everyone,positive results

Great product,good for everything .

Research and therapeutic usage: Lingzhi may possess anti-tumor, immunomodulatory and immunotherapeutic activities, supported by studies on polysaccharides, terpenes, and other bioactive compounds isolated from fruiting bodies and mycelia of this fungus (reviewed by R. R. Paterson[17] and Lindequist et al.[43]). It has also been found to inhibit platelet aggregation, and to lower blood pressure (via inhibition of angiotensin-converting enzyme[44]), cholesterol, and blood sugar.[45] Laboratory studies have shown anti-neoplastic effects of fungal extracts or isolated compounds against some types of cancer, including epithelial ovarian cancer.[46] In an animal model, Ganoderma has been reported to prevent cancer metastasis,[47] with potency comparable to Lentinan from Shiitake mushrooms.[48] The mechanisms by which Ganoderma lucidum may affect cancer are unknown and they may target different stages of cancer development: inhibition of angiogenesis (formation of new, tumor-induced blood vessels, created to supply nutrients to the tumor) mediated by cytokines, cytoxicity, inhibiting migration of the cancer cells and metastasis, and inducing and enhancing apoptosis of tumor cells.[17] Nevertheless, Ganoderma lucidum extracts are already used in commercial pharmaceuticals such as MC-S for suppressing cancer cell proliferation and migration. Additional studies indicate that ganoderic acid has some protective effects against liver injury by viruses and other toxic agents in mice, suggesting a potential benefit of this compound in the treatment of liver diseases in humans,[49] and Ganoderma-derived sterols inhibit lanosterol 14α-demethylase activity in the biosynthesis of cholesterol .[50] Ganoderma lucidum compounds inhibit 5-alpha reductase activity in the biosynthesis of dihydrotestosterone.[44] Besides effects on mammalian physiology, Ganoderma lucidum is reported to have anti-bacterial and anti-viral activities.[51][52] Ganoderma lucidum is reported to exhibit direct anti-viral with the following viruses; HSV-1, HSV-2, influenza virus, vesicular stomatitis. Ganoderma lucidum mushrooms are reported to exhibit direct anti-microbial properties with the following organisms; Aspergillus niger, Bacillus cereus, Candida albicans, and Escherichia coli. Other benefits were studied such as the effect of lowering hypertension, cholesterol, and anti-inflammatory benefits through the ganoderic acid properties.