Reishi (Energy and Stress)

Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) from New Roots containsreishi's active compounds, including triterpenes and polysaccharides, offer numerous benefits. Increased energy and stamina make reishi an ally in the fight against chronic fatigue syndrome. The inhibition of cholesterol synthesis is also excellent for cardiovascular wellbeing.

This beautiful, deep-red, saucer-shaped mushroom thrives in temperate and tropical environments. In the wild, its specific habitat is at the base of hardwood trees. Our red reishi is sustainably cultivated and grows in fully shaded greenhouses to maximize its potency and purity.

Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum, "ling zhi" in Chinese) is a hot-water-extracted medicinal mushroom formula standardized to contain 40% polysaccharides (500 mg per capsule). Hot water extraction is essential for a high-quality, effective mushroom product, and is the traditional Asian method of extraction. In the whole mushroom, the polysaccharides are bound by the indigestible cell wall composed of chitin; the chitin must be dissolved in hot water to gently release the medicinal components, the fungal polysaccharides. Conversely, grinding the fungus can cause damage to the long-chain polysaccharides and fails to remove the indigestible chitin (fiber), limiting the amount of therapeutic constituents that can be adapted per capsule. Standardization ensures that the final product contains a constant amount of polysaccharides to enable delivery of a therapeutic dose.

Active compounds found in reishi, including triterpenes and polysaccharides, offer numerous benefits. Increased energy and stamina make reishi an ally in the fight against chronic fatigue syndrome. Inhibition of cholesterol synthesis is also excellent for cardiovascular wellbeing.