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Reishi Yogurt Boosts Probiotics and Antioxidants

Reishi Yogurt Boosts Probiotics and Antioxidants

Reishi

What they found

Adding reishi to probiotic yogurt boosted antioxidants and gave a 1.4 log increase in probiotics.

Adding reishi to probiotic yogurt boosted antioxidants and gave a 1.4 log increase in probiotics.

The number

1.4 log increase in probiotics

How solid is it?

Lab dish

Lab dish

Lab – food formulation

Lab – food formulation

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

At a glance

Latin name

Ganoderma lucidum

Ganoderma lucidum

Published in

Journal of Food Science and Technology

Journal of Food Science and Technology

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Section

GROWING & GOURMET

GROWING & GOURMET

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Reishi Yogurt

Reishi Yogurt

Adding reishi extract and powder (Ganoderma lucidum) to probiotic yogurt boosted antioxidants, phenolics, and probiotic bacteria growth. Yogurts with reishi saw a 1.4 log increase in probiotics, stronger prebiotic effects, and improved texture and taste, making them a functional food for gut and immune health.

Adding reishi extract and powder (Ganoderma lucidum) to probiotic yogurt boosted antioxidants, phenolics, and probiotic bacteria growth. Yogurts with reishi saw a 1.4 log increase in probiotics, stronger prebiotic effects, and improved texture and taste, making them a functional food for gut and immune health.

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