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Reishi Extract Halved Alcohol-Related Liver Damage in Mice

Reishi Extract Halved Alcohol-Related Liver Damage in Mice

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What they found

In mice given reishi extract before alcohol, liver damage markers were 50% lower and protective antioxidants 2.5 times higher.

In mice given reishi extract before alcohol, liver damage markers were 50% lower and protective antioxidants 2.5 times higher.

The number

50% lower damage markers and 2.5 times more protective antioxidants

How solid is it?

Animal

Animal

Animal

Animal

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

At a glance

Latin name

Ganoderma lucidum

Ganoderma lucidum

Compound

triterpenoids

triterpenoids

Published in

Plant Foods for Human Nutrition

Plant Foods for Human Nutrition

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

HEALTH & WELLNESS

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Liver Health

Liver Health

Reishi extract (Ganoderma lucidum) was found to cut alcohol-related liver damage in half, with mice showing 50% lower damage markers and 2.5 times more protective antioxidants when given the extract before alcohol exposure. The extract contained 44% beneficial compounds called triterpenoids and reduced liver inflammation, prevented fat buildup, and maintained gut health.

Reishi extract (Ganoderma lucidum) was found to cut alcohol-related liver damage in half, with mice showing 50% lower damage markers and 2.5 times more protective antioxidants when given the extract before alcohol exposure. The extract contained 44% beneficial compounds called triterpenoids and reduced liver inflammation, prevented fat buildup, and maintained gut health.

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