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Reishi and Cordyceps Supplements Feed Healthy Gut Bacteria

Reishi and Cordyceps Supplements Feed Healthy Gut Bacteria

Reishi, Cordyceps

What they found

In lab tests with human gut microbiome samples, reishi and cordyceps supplements boosted short-chain fatty acids and good bacteria, outperforming inulin.

In lab tests with human gut microbiome samples, reishi and cordyceps supplements boosted short-chain fatty acids and good bacteria, outperforming inulin.

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 lucidum, Cordyceps militaris

Ganoderma lucidum, Cordyceps militaris

Compound

short-chain fatty acids

short-chain fatty acids

Published in

egrove.olemiss.edu

egrove.olemiss.edu

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

HEALTH & WELLNESS

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Supplements made from reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) and cordyceps (Cordyceps militaris) increased short-chain fatty acids, improved gut barrier strength, and boosted beneficial bacteria in lab tests using human microbiome samples. They also reduced inflammation markers and outperformed inulin, a prebiotic fiber found in garlic, onions, and bananas, in supporting digestive and brain health.

Supplements made from reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) and cordyceps (Cordyceps militaris) increased short-chain fatty acids, improved gut barrier strength, and boosted beneficial bacteria in lab tests using human microbiome samples. They also reduced inflammation markers and outperformed inulin, a prebiotic fiber found in garlic, onions, and bananas, in supporting digestive and brain health.

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