Studied in People
Animal Research
Early Lab Research
Research Review
The glossy, red-lacquered Red Reishi was once so rare it was reserved for royalty. We grow ours in Hawaii and harvest the potent spores to include in every bottle — 100% fruiting bodies, no fillers.
Fatigue & Sense of Well-Being
Studied in People
In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of 132 people with neurasthenia (persistent fatigue and weakness), 8 weeks of a Reishi polysaccharide extract
significantly reduced the sense of fatigue and improved well-being compared to placebo, and was well tolerated.
Human studyTang et al., Journal of Medicinal Food, 2005 ·
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Immune Function
Studied in People
In advanced-stage cancer patients, 12 weeks of a Reishi polysaccharide extract
increased natural-killer-cell activity and shifted immune-signaling molecules (cytokines) — an objective sign of immune modulation.
Human studyGao et al., Immunological Investigations, 2003 ·
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A follow-up trial in advanced lung cancer patients found Reishi modulated immune markers in some patients, with notable individual variability.
Human studyGao et al., Journal of Medicinal Food, 2005 ·
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Sleep & Relaxation
Animal Research
In laboratory sleep-promotion testing, Reishi fruiting body improved sleep measures in mice — consistent with its centuries-old traditional use for rest and relaxation.
Animal studyGuo et al., Acta Microbiologica Sinica, 2011 ·
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Immune Support in Cancer Care
Research Review (human trials)
We're careful here. Reishi is not a cancer treatment. But a high-quality review of human trials found something worth sharing honestly:
A Cochrane systematic review of randomized trials concluded Reishi should
not be used as a first-line cancer treatment — but found that when given
alongside chemo- or radiotherapy, patients were more likely to respond, showed increased immune markers, and reported improved quality of life. It was generally well tolerated.
Human reviewJin et al., Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2016 ·
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Studied as a complementary support alongside conventional care — never a replacement for it.
Liver Support
Research Review
A review of Reishi's liver-supporting research describes mechanisms including antioxidant activity, modulation of liver enzymes, and protection against various forms of liver stress — while noting the bioactive compounds are still being studied.
ReviewAhmad et al., Nutrients, 2023 ·
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Prostate Health (Early Research)
Early Lab Research
In the lab, triterpenoid compounds from Reishi inhibited 5-alpha-reductase — an enzyme involved in the development of benign (non-cancerous) prostate enlargement.
Lab studyLiu et al., Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry, 2006 ·
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An early test-tube mechanism — not yet shown in people.
Blood Pressure (Early Research)
Early Lab Research
In the lab, proteins from Reishi mycelium inhibited ACE (angiotensin-converting enzyme), one of the body's key blood-pressure-regulating systems — the same target as some blood-pressure medications.
Lab studyMohamad Ansor et al., BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2013 ·
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Blood Sugar & Heart (Animal)
Animal Research
In diabetic rats, Reishi spores reduced blood glucose and triglycerides and protected heart tissue from diabetes-related damage, lowering oxidative stress and inflammation.
Animal studyShaher et al., Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity, 2020 ·
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Heart & Metabolic Health — the Honest One
Research Review (human trials)
Honesty means showing the studies that came back negative, too:
A Cochrane review of randomized trials found that current evidence
does not support using Reishi to improve cardiovascular risk factors (blood sugar, blood pressure, cholesterol) in people with type-2 diabetes — a reminder that animal and lab findings don't always carry over to people.
Human reviewKlupp et al., Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2015 ·
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We include this on purpose. A company you can trust shows you the misses, not just the hits.
Our Red Reishi Dual Extract Tincture is made from 100% Hawaiian-grown fruiting bodies plus concentrated spores — crafted for the calm, restful support Reishi is traditionally loved for.
Research summarized from PubMed. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.