Reishi mushrooms, native to Asia with a long tradition in traditional Eastern medicine, promote longevity by increasing immune function. Reishi powder or tea supplements contain over 400 nutrients including beta-glucans and triterpenoids; fresh varieties may also be purchased fresh.

Reishi can aid in relieving fatigue and depression by stimulating white blood cell production to combat bacteria invasion. Furthermore, lymphocyte activity enhancement in cancer patients may improve their quality of life while further research must be completed on its impact on healthy adults.

Reishi can help increase antioxidant levels and decrease oxidative stress levels in your body, both of which are key in the treatment of chronic diseases, from heart disease to cancer. Reishi may contain compounds with antidepressant potential; further research should be conducted before making this claim.

Reishi powder should come from the fruiting body rather than mycelium of mushrooms for maximum effectiveness, as this contains four times as many polysaccharides and proteoglycans that provide health benefits. To get maximum benefit out of Reishi, pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should not combine its use with medications like blood thinners and antidiabetics; nor should pregnant or lactating mothers take Reishi during their pregnancies/breastfeeding period unless directed otherwise by their healthcare providers before adding Reishi or any dietary supplements into their daily regimes/diet plan/diet plan/diet plan/etc.