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Health benefits of ganoderma

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Studies show that reishi supports the immune system by:

  • Affecting white blood cell genes to increase production of natural killer cells.
  • Increasing T cell and B cell counts to strengthen cell-mediated immunity and improve antibody responses.
  • It helps with inflammation – When an injury occurs, the body sends immune cells to take care of that injury. Inflammation is very important.
  • One animal study showed a specific protein from reishi that can help modulate immune system’s response by increasing anti-inflammatory cytokine and regulate T-cell production.
  • It supports cardiovascular health
  • Reishi may positively affect the blood lipids levels, although results may differ for people living with other chronic conditions like diabetes.
  • Antioxidant activity could reduce or prevent lipid peroxidation, which is the first step in plaque formation.
  • Taking reishi mushrooms could favouribly influence blood pressure
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