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Reishi’s Ganoderic Acids Protect Against Cancer, Inflammation and Aging

Reishi’s Ganoderic Acids Protect Against Cancer, Inflammation and Aging

Reishi

What they found

A review found ganoderic acids from reishi, especially GA-A, protect against cancer, inflammation and aging.

A review found ganoderic acids from reishi, especially GA-A, protect against cancer, inflammation and aging.

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Review

Review

Narrative review

Narrative review

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

At a glance

Latin name

Ganoderma lucidum

Ganoderma lucidum

Compound

ganoderic acids; GA-A

ganoderic acids; GA-A

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Life

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

HEALTH & WELLNESS

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The Compound Power

The Compound Power

A new review shows ganoderic acids from reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) protect against cancer, inflammation and aging through multiple pathways. The research finds GA-A is particularly potent.

A new review shows ganoderic acids from reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) protect against cancer, inflammation and aging through multiple pathways. The research finds GA-A is particularly potent.

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