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Shiitake and Reishi Compounds Support Gut Health and Immunity

Shiitake and Reishi Compounds Support Gut Health and Immunity

Shiitake, Reishi

What they found

Research from Romania and Glasgow found mushrooms like shiitake and reishi improve gut health, boost immunity and reduce inflammation.

Research from Romania and Glasgow found mushrooms like shiitake and reishi improve gut health, boost immunity and reduce inflammation.

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Review

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Journal of Fungi

Journal of Fungi

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

HEALTH & WELLNESS

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The Therapeutic Potential

The Therapeutic Potential

A study from the University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine in Romania and the University of Glasgow found that mushrooms like shiitake and reishi improve gut health. The mushroom compounds boost the immune system and reduce inflammation, which has direct effects on managing diabetes, brain disorders, and cancer.

A study from the University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine in Romania and the University of Glasgow found that mushrooms like shiitake and reishi improve gut health. The mushroom compounds boost the immune system and reduce inflammation, which has direct effects on managing diabetes, brain disorders, and cancer.

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