Nutrient Database

Reishi

herbal

Approved

General information about nutrients. No diagnosis, no medical advice. If you take medication, are pregnant or have a medical condition, talk to your doctor before taking supplements.

EveningFasting safe

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Overview

Mushroom used in traditional Chinese medicine. Key compounds are triterpenes and polysaccharides.

Interactions

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Vitamin C improves reishi bioavailability

Vitamin C enhances the bioavailability of reishi's triterpenes and beta-glucans by maintaining their reduced forms.

Research status

Polysaccharides have been studied in animal models.

Expert consensus: Moderate

Often taken in the evening. Triterpenes are key active compounds.

Reishi — Stackwell