Over the past several decades, dozens of different studies conducted in Japan, China, the U.S. and the U.K. have demonstrated that Reishi mushrooms are capable of offering protection against numerous diseases or illnesses, including: [
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- inflammation*
- fatigue (including chronic fatigue syndrome)*
- frequent infections (urinary tract, bronchitis, respiratory infections, etc.)*
- liver disease*
- food allergies and asthma*
- digestive problems, stomach ulcers and leaky gut syndrome*
- tumor growth and cancer*
- skin disorders*
- autoimmune disorders*
- diabetes*
- viruses, including the flu, HIV/AIDS or hepatitis*
- heart disease, hypertension, high blood pressure and high cholesterol*
- sleep disorders and insomnia*
- anxiety and depression*
Because they work as an “immune modulator,” Reishi mushrooms can help restore hormonal balance, bring the body back to homeostasis and regulate activity of the immune system, including fighting tumors and cancerous cells. Research shows that Reishi mushrooms act like a normalizing substance, regulating various cellular functions and systems, including the endocrine (hormonal), immune, cardiovascular, central nervous and digestive systems.