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Australian Reishi Specimens Rich in Beta-Glucans and Anticancer Compounds

Australian Reishi Specimens Rich in Beta-Glucans and Anticancer Compounds

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What they found

Across 22 Australian reishi specimens, beta-glucans ranged from 19.5-43.5%, and one had the strongest anticancer activity.

Across 22 Australian reishi specimens, beta-glucans ranged from 19.5-43.5%, and one had the strongest anticancer activity.

The number

(19.5-43.5%)

How solid is it?

Lab dish

Lab dish

In vitro (lab dish)

In vitro (lab dish)

Evidence ladder: Lab dish → Animal → Early human → Strong human. Reviews summarize earlier research.

At a glance

Latin name

Ganoderma

Ganoderma

Compound

ganoderic acid A; beta-glucans

ganoderic acid A; beta-glucans

Sample size

22 specimens

22 specimens

Published in

Journal of Fungi

Journal of Fungi

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Section

HEALTH & WELLNESS

HEALTH & WELLNESS

As it ran in Shroom Scan

Australian Reishi

Australian Reishi

Research analyzing 22 Australian reishi (Ganoderma) specimens found significant medicinal compounds. One specimen (G8) contained ganoderic acid A and had the strongest anticancer properties. The mushrooms contained high levels of beta-glucans (β-glucans) (19.5-43.5%), which boost immunity, and showed potent antioxidant effects in lab tests.

Research analyzing 22 Australian reishi (Ganoderma) specimens found significant medicinal compounds. One specimen (G8) contained ganoderic acid A and had the strongest anticancer properties. The mushrooms contained high levels of beta-glucans (β-glucans) (19.5-43.5%), which boost immunity, and showed potent antioxidant effects in lab tests.

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