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Most Cancer Patients Using Reishi Reported Symptom Improvement

Most Cancer Patients Using Reishi Reported Symptom Improvement

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What they found

In a survey of 1,374 cancer patients using reishi, over 80% reported improvement in at least one symptom, most often less nausea.

In a survey of 1,374 cancer patients using reishi, over 80% reported improvement in at least one symptom, most often less nausea.

The number

over 80% reported improvement in at least one symptom

How solid is it?

Early human

Early human

Human – observational/survey

Human – observational/survey

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

At a glance

Latin name

Ganoderma lucidim

Ganoderma lucidim

Sample size

1,374 cancer patients

1,374 cancer patients

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

HEALTH & WELLNESS

As it ran in Shroom Scan

Cancer Symptom Relief

Cancer Symptom Relief

A survey of 1,374 cancer patients using reishi (Ganoderma lucidim) products found that over 80% reported improvement in at least one symptom, with the most common benefits being reduced nausea (55%), less fatigue (52%), better appetite (51%), and improved mood (50%). While generally well-tolerated, about 9% experienced mild side effects like dry mouth (5%) or constipation (4%).

A survey of 1,374 cancer patients using reishi (Ganoderma lucidim) products found that over 80% reported improvement in at least one symptom, with the most common benefits being reduced nausea (55%), less fatigue (52%), better appetite (51%), and improved mood (50%). While generally well-tolerated, about 9% experienced mild side effects like dry mouth (5%) or constipation (4%).

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