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Reishi and Poria Triterpenoids Target Type 2 Diabetes

Reishi and Poria Triterpenoids Target Type 2 Diabetes

Reishi, Poria

What they found

A review shows mushroom triterpenoids improve insulin sensitivity and reduce post-meal blood sugar spikes and inflammation.

A review shows mushroom triterpenoids improve insulin sensitivity and reduce post-meal blood sugar spikes and inflammation.

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Narrative review

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At a glance

Latin name

Ganoderma lucidum, Wolfiporia extensa

Ganoderma lucidum, Wolfiporia extensa

Compound

triterpenoids

triterpenoids

Published in

Phytotherapy Research : PTR

Phytotherapy Research : PTR

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

HEALTH & WELLNESS

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Diabetes Defense

Diabetes Defense

Triterpenoids—natural compounds found in mushrooms like reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) and poria (Wolfiporia extensa)—target the root causes of type 2 diabetes. This critical review shows how they improve insulin sensitivity, reduce post-meal blood sugar spikes, and lower inflammation and oxidative stress.

Triterpenoids—natural compounds found in mushrooms like reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) and poria (Wolfiporia extensa)—target the root causes of type 2 diabetes. This critical review shows how they improve insulin sensitivity, reduce post-meal blood sugar spikes, and lower inflammation and oxidative stress.

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