Symptom improvements and adverse effects with Reishi mushroom use: A Cross-Sectional survey of cancer patients [PDF]
Integrative Medicine ResearchBackground: Reishi, a medicinal mushroom, is increasingly used for symptom control by cancer patients worldwide. However, data around patients' experiences with Reishi in oncology are lacking, limiting safe, effective clinical applications.
Xiaotong Li +6 more
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Immuno-physiological effects of dietary reishi mushroom powder as a source of beta-glucan on Rohu, Labeo rohita challenged with Aeromonas veronii [PDF]
Scientific Reports, 2023 Beta-glucans have immense potential to stimulate immune modulation in fish by being injected intramuscularly, supplemented with feed or immersion routes of administration.
Tutul Kumar Saha +5 more
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Patients’ Expectations and Barriers Toward Reishi Mushroom Use in Cancer Care: A Cross-Sectional Survey [PDF]
Integrative Cancer TherapiesBackground: Reishi mushroom is one of the most commonly used supplements among cancer patients. However, limited data exists on why patients choose Reishi. This study aimed to explore patients’ expectations and barriers to using Reishi.
Xiaotong Li PhD +8 more
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Ganoderma lucidum Extract Modulates Gene Expression Profiles Associated with Antioxidant Defense, Cytoprotection, and Senescence in Human Dermal Fibroblasts: Investigation of Quantitative Gene Expression by qPCR [PDF]
Current Issues in Molecular BiologyCellular senescence plays a crucial role in skin aging, with senescent dermal fibroblasts contributing to reduced skin elasticity and increased inflammation.
Harald Kühnel +4 more
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The Impact of Ganoderma lucidum (Curtis) P. Karst. Supplementation on the Technological, Chemical, and Quality Parameters of Wheat Bread [PDF]
FoodsThis study explores the incorporation of Ganoderma lucidum (Curtis) P. Karst. (Reishi mushroom) into wheat bread to develop a functional food with enhanced nutritional value.
Paulina Łysakowska +4 more
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The Addition of Reishi and Lion’s Mane Mushroom Powder to Pasta Influences the Content of Bioactive Compounds and the Antioxidant, Potential Anti-Inflammatory, and Anticancer Properties of Pasta [PDF]
Antioxidants, 2023 The influence of a 2.5% and 5% addition of dried Reishi and Lion’s Mane mushrooms on the content of bioactive compounds and some pro-health properties of pasta was studied.
Magdalena Szydłowska-Tutaj +4 more
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Effect of Wheat Flour Substitution with Medicinal Mushroom Powder on Protein and Starch Digestibility and Functional Properties of Bread [PDF]
MoleculesMedicinal mushrooms are recognised as a source of bioactive polysaccharides and proteins with potential health benefits. This study presents the first comparative evaluation of wheat bread fortified with powdered fruiting bodies of three medicinal ...
Paulina Łysakowska +2 more
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Evaluation of Immune Modulation by β-1,3; 1,6 D-Glucan Derived from Ganoderma lucidum in Healthy Adult Volunteers, A Randomized Controlled Trial [PDF]
Foods, 2023 Fungi-derived β-glucan, a type of glucopolysaccharide, has been shown to possess immune-modulatory properties in clinical settings. Studies have indicated that β-glucan derived from Ganoderma lucidum (commonly known as Reishi) holds particular promise in
Shiu-Nan Chen +5 more
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A toxicological assessment of Ganoderma lucidum and Cordyceps militaris mushroom powders [PDF]
Frontiers in ToxicologyGonoderma lucidum (G. lucidum) and Cordyceps militaris (C. militaris) are among the many mushrooms known for their long history of use in traditional medicine. Wildcrafted sources of mushrooms including G. lucidum and C.
Paola P. Chrysostomou +5 more
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Frontiers in Microbiology, 2018 Species of Ganoderma, commonly called reishi (in Japan) or lingzhi (in China), have been used in traditional medicine for thousands of years, and their use has gained interest from pharmaceutical industries in recent years.
Andrew L. Loyd +7 more
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