Immunity & Infection

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Reishi Fights Bacteria Better; Shiitake Fights Yeast Better

Reishi Fights Bacteria Better; Shiitake Fights Yeast Better

Reishi, Shiitake

What they found

Reishi had stronger antibacterial effects against Staph aureus while shiitake better fought Candida albicans.

Reishi had stronger antibacterial effects against Staph aureus while shiitake better fought Candida albicans.

How solid is it?

Lab dish

Lab dish

In vitro (lab dish)

In vitro (lab dish)

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At a glance

Latin name

Ganoderma lucidum, Lentinula edodes

Ganoderma lucidum, Lentinula edodes

Compound

phenols, flavonoids, beta-glucans

phenols, flavonoids, beta-glucans

Published in

HAL Open Science

HAL Open Science

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Section

HEALTH & WELLNESS

HEALTH & WELLNESS

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Fungi Face-Off

Fungi Face-Off

Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) and shiitake (Lentinula edodes) both fight off harmful microbes, but in different ways. This study found that reishi had stronger antibacterial effects, especially against Staphylococcus aureus, thanks to its high levels of phenols and flavonoids. Shiitake, on the other hand, packed more beta-glucans and showed better antifungal activity, particularly against Candida albicans. It’s more proof that different mushrooms offer different strengths when it comes to natural immune support.

Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) and shiitake (Lentinula edodes) both fight off harmful microbes, but in different ways. This study found that reishi had stronger antibacterial effects, especially against Staphylococcus aureus, thanks to its high levels of phenols and flavonoids. Shiitake, on the other hand, packed more beta-glucans and showed better antifungal activity, particularly against Candida albicans. It’s more proof that different mushrooms offer different strengths when it comes to natural immune support.

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