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Reishi Extract Improved Gum Health in Rats

Reishi Extract Improved Gum Health in Rats

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What they found

Reishi extract improved oral health and reduced gum disease damage in lab rats, likely via anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds.

Reishi extract improved oral health and reduced gum disease damage in lab rats, likely via anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds.

How solid is it?

Animal

Animal

Animal

Animal

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

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

HEALTH & WELLNESS

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Gum Health

Gum Health

Reishi mushroom extract improved oral health in lab rats and even reduced the negative impacts of gum disease. The secret? Anti-inflammatory compounds and antioxidants.

Reishi mushroom extract improved oral health in lab rats and even reduced the negative impacts of gum disease. The secret? Anti-inflammatory compounds and antioxidants.

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