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4 Awesome Health Benefits OfReishi Mushrooms
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BY SOPHIE JAFFE
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You probably know all about the benefits of adding goji
berries and kale to your diet, but do you know about the
powerful healing properties of the reishi mushroom? If not,
it’s time to get acquainted, because the reishi mushroom just
might be the most dynamic superfood yet.
While the reishi mushroom, or “Lingzhi” in Chinese, is still
relatively unknown in Western cultures, this fascinating
fungus has been revered in Asian societies for thousands of
years and is one of the oldest symbols of well-being and
longevity. These “mushrooms of immortality” are found
growing on plum trees in the wild and were originally
reserved for use only by royals.
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There are many varieties of reishi, the most common of
which has a soft, cork-like texture and an ear-shaped cap
that ranges in color from red-orange to black. The reishi
mushroom has a rather bitter, woody taste, which is why it is
traditionally prepared in a tea or as an extract. It wasn’t until
the second half of the 20th century that researchers began
to rigorously study the medicinal properties of the reishi
mushroom, which is known to the scientific community as
ganoderma lucidum.
Due to its growing status as a veritable panacea, the reishi
mushroom is now cultivated commercially throughout the
world and is available in a variety of formats from teas and
tinctures to capsules and can even be found in superfood
protein powder blends.
Here are four incredible, scientifically studied health
benefits of the reishi mushroom:
1. Life span-extending properties
In 2009, Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry published a study
conducted in Taiwan that displayed the life span-extending
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conducted in Taiwan that displayed the life span-extending
properties of the polysaccharides found in the reishi
mushroom. These unique molecules promote longevity by
boosting immune system function and preventing abnormal
blood vessel formations that could lead to life-threatening
cancerous growths.
2. Anti-cancer properties
The reishi mushroom has not only been shown to prevent
the development of cancers, but research has indicated that
the reishi mushroom may also eliminate existing cancer cells
in the body. In 2010, Pharmacological Reports published a
study that highlighted the role of ganoderic acid, a
triterpinoid found in the reishi mushroom, in the inhibition
of the development and metastasis of tumors.
In 2011, another study expanded on these findings,
suggesting that bioactive compounds within the reishi
mushroom may actually seek out and eradicate existing
cancerous cells within the body.
3. Liver regeneration
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As recently as 2013, a study in Food and Chemical Toxicology
used the reishi mushroom to reverse chemical-driven liver
damage in mice. The same triterpenes that displayed anti-
cancer properties in other studies appear to aid the release
of free radicals and promote liver cell regeneration.
4. Neuroprotective properties
In 2012, Neuropharmacology released a study that
determined that the reishi mushroom can have highly
therapeutic effects on neurodegenerative disorders such as
Alzheimer’s and Huntington’s disease. In this study, it was
shown that reishi extract supports the production of nerve
growth factor, a protein that is vital for healthy neurological
function.
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Sophie JaffeSophie Jaffe is a certified Raw FoodNutritionist and Raw Food Chef.She's a member of the Yoga Allianceas an advanced teacher, and iscertified by the National Academy ofSports Medicine as a personaltrainer. After managing a raw foodsstore in Hollywood which specializedin creating group cleanses, shebecame dissatisfied with the "onesize fits all" model of detox regimensand branched off to create her owncompany, Philosophie. Since then,she has found great success andamazing results in providing
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