Introduction
Reishi fruiting-body extract with at least 50% polysaccharides and 20% beta-glucans. 60 plant-based capsules with 300–350 mg extract each.
Short description
Reishi fruiting-body extract with at least 50% polysaccharides and 20% beta-glucans. 60 plant-based capsules with 300–350 mg extract each.
Product description
Reishi and Lingzhi
Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) is a wood-growing fungus with a shiny reddish-brown upper surface and a porous underside. Known as Lingzhi, it has a long history in Chinese culture and natural traditions. Its historical association with longevity is not a medical promise. The genus Ganoderma includes closely related species, making reliable identification important.
Cultivated on wood, using the fruiting body
We grow Reishi on an organic substrate based on solid oak wood. We select fruiting bodies approximately six to nine months old. Our extract uses the developed fruiting body; grain-grown mycelium and growing substrate are not added as fillers.
Fermentation and dual extraction
Reishi has a tough fruiting body. We use fermentation and dual extraction to obtain different groups of compounds. Water-soluble polysaccharides and less polar triterpenes do not necessarily require the same extraction conditions. The concentrated extract is dried and encapsulated.
At least 50% polysaccharides and 20% beta-glucans
The extract is standardised to at least 50% total polysaccharides, typically around 53–54%, and at least 20% beta-1,3/1,6-D-glucans. Reishi naturally contains compounds such as beta-glucans and triterpenes, including ganoderic acids. The 50% polysaccharide figure is not a separate beta-glucan assay. This product differs from our Reishi 50% extract with 20% beta-glucans.
60 plant-based capsules
Each capsule contains 300–350 mg Reishi extract; each container holds 60 capsules. We use plant-based pullulan from tapioca instead of gelatin or HPMC. No sugar, fillers, preservatives or synthetic colours, fragrances or flavourings are added.
Quality, tradition and scientific research
We check raw materials for identity, composition and unwanted contaminants. The manufacturing process does not involve irradiation. Reishi compounds are studied in laboratory and clinical research, but findings involving isolated compounds or different preparations do not prove a medical effect of these capsules. Results cannot simply be transferred between different Ganoderma species and extracts.
Understanding the beta-glucan standardisation
This 50% variant has a second measurable quality parameter: at least 20% beta-1,3/1,6-D-glucans. These beta-glucans form part of the total polysaccharides, so the percentages must not be added together. At 300–350 mg of extract per capsule, the minimum specifications correspond to 150–175 mg of material measured as total polysaccharides and 60–70 mg of beta-glucans. The measured groups overlap. No separate minimum triterpene content is claimed for this variant; the 4% triterpene specification belongs only to Reishi 30%.
Product information
At least 50% polysaccharides and 20% beta-glucans
The extract is standardised to at least 50% total polysaccharides, typically around 53–54%, and at least 20% beta-1,3/1,6-D-glucans. Reishi naturally contains compounds such as beta-glucans and triterpenes, including ganoderic acids. The 50% polysaccharide figure is not a separate beta-glucan assay. This product differs from our Reishi 50% extract with 20% beta-glucans.
60 plant-based capsules
Each capsule contains 300–350 mg Reishi extract; each container holds 60 capsules. We use plant-based pullulan from tapioca instead of gelatin or HPMC. No sugar, fillers, preservatives or synthetic colours, fragrances or flavourings are added.
Composition
Pinyin
Ingredients: Reishi fruiting-body extract (Ganoderma lucidum); plant-based tapioca pullulan capsule shell.
Latin names
Ganoderma lucidum
Use
Daily use: 2–3 capsules with water, preferably on an empty stomach, about 30 minutes before or 90 minutes after a meal. A higher individual regimen of 4–6 capsules daily should be used only with qualified guidance. Do not exceed the recommended daily intake.
Indications
Traditionally used as Lingzhi and studied for polysaccharides and triterpenes; no specific medical indication established.
Contraindications
Do not use if allergic to the ingredients, during pregnancy or breastfeeding, or in children. Consult a doctor or pharmacist when taking blood thinners, immunosuppressants or other medicines, with liver disorders, gastric or duodenal ulcers, or before surgery. Stop if adverse reactions occur. Food supplement, not a medicine or substitute for a varied diet.
