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Reishi Extract Protects Immune Cells Under Low Oxygen

Reishi Extract Protects Immune Cells Under Low Oxygen

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What they found

Reishi water extract reversed oxidative stress, inflammation and cell death in thymus immune cells under low oxygen.

Reishi water extract reversed oxidative stress, inflammation and cell death in thymus immune cells under low oxygen.

How solid is it?

Lab dish

Lab dish

Lab – cell study

Lab – cell study

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

At a glance

Latin name

Ganoderma lucidum

Ganoderma lucidum

Published in

International Journal of Medicinal Mushrooms

International Journal of Medicinal Mushrooms

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Section

HEALTH & WELLNESS

HEALTH & WELLNESS

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Reishi to the Rescue

Reishi to the Rescue

Under low oxygen (hypoxia), immune cells in the thymus face oxidative stress, inflammation, and cell death. Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) aqueous extract reversed these effects and restored antioxidant balance, energy levels, and reduced inflammatory signals.

Under low oxygen (hypoxia), immune cells in the thymus face oxidative stress, inflammation, and cell death. Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) aqueous extract reversed these effects and restored antioxidant balance, energy levels, and reduced inflammatory signals.

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