Host Defense specializes in mushroom mycelium-based supplements to promote natural immunity and whole body wellbeing. Their products have been thoroughly studied for their efficacy.

Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) has long been considered an imperial tonic and used as an adaptogen to help balance immune function and maintain longevity. Reishi is widely recognized for its soothing qualities as an imperial tonic and longevity booster.

Reishi’s Longevity Benefits

Reishi mushrooms have long been known as the “Mushroom of Immortality.” This could be because Reishi can help boost energy levels and relieve fatigue while simultaneously increasing white blood cell functions that fight viruses and bacteria in your body, thus helping prevent illness from manifesting itself.

Reishi boasts powerful natural antiviral, antibiotic and antifungal properties to support immune health. It stimulates production of natural killer (NK) cells which kill cancerous and virally infected cells without harming healthy tissue; in addition it has powerful antioxidant effects to protect against oxidative damage and delay premature aging.

Reishi mushrooms have long been used as an effective supplement ingredient and beverage additive; popular examples include hot cocoa, smoothies, tea and other beverages containing it. Unfortunately, however, their quality varies widely; some contain low concentrations while others might not be sufficiently formulated to deliver results.

Host Defense Reishi Capsules offer activated, optimally dried and certified organic reishi mycelium that provides an abundance of constituents such as polysaccharides and extracellular components for optimal supplementation. In addition to being vegan-, gluten- and non-GMO certified.

Reishi can also be found in liquid extract form, providing an easy and accessible way to incorporate this mushroom into your diet. Host Defense Reishi Extract 1 Ounce is one such liquid formula which offers potency extract of Reishi known for its longevity benefits; with easy swallowability it provides precise dose.

Reishi powder can also be added directly into food during preparation or blended into drinks as an instant superfood boost. Reishi capsules offer an easy way of getting this superfood supplement into your body without needing additional cooking steps.

Reishi tea is well known for its heart-healthy properties, helping promote cardiovascular wellbeing by balancing cholesterol and triglycerides, lowering blood pressure and stimulating natural enzymes that break down fats. Reishi has also been shown to support liver health by reducing oxidative stress and stimulating liver cell regeneration.

Mood Support

Reishi has proven effective at supporting immune function, anti-inflammation and relieving oxidative stress, helping keep mood balanced. Beta-glucan polysaccharides, triterpines and ganoderic acid – A are just some of the myconutrients which contribute to its benefits for brain health as well as mood stabilizing properties.

Reishi research indicates its ability to reduce neuro-inflammation caused by factors like aging, chronic illness or environmental toxins. Such inflammation can negatively impact dopamine production in the brain and lead to depression or fatigue; Reishi provides powerful adaptogenic, mood-boosting benefits through its balance on the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis as well as its stress relief mechanisms.

Reishi can help promote healthy sleep patterns, by helping regulate cortisol levels in the body and alleviating stress relief. Cortisol, commonly referred to as the “stress hormone,” can become elevated with chronic stress and imbalanced circadian rhythms, leading to insomnia and fatigue. Reishi’s triterpenoids and polysaccharides may help keep cortisol under control and promote restful restful slumber.

Reishi is an effective detoxifier due to its antioxidant properties. Studies have revealed that Reishi inhibits the synthesis of oxidative stress-related compounds like superoxide radicals and peroxynitrite that contribute to cell damage, cell oxidation and poor health outcomes such as cardiovascular disease, chronic inflammation, fibromyalgia symptoms and depression symptoms.

Mushrooms like Reishi mushrooms are an excellent source of Vitamin D, an essential nutrient for optimal mental, immune and bone health. Vitamin D allows your body to absorb phosphates from food while maintaining calcium levels in your bones.

Reishi mushrooms contain an abundance of powerful nutrients, making it an invaluable therapy tool and an integral component of many functional food products that support emotional well-being and resilience.

Reishi can help enhance mood and relieve anxiety when taken in the form of mushroom powder or supplements, with Host Defense’s Reishi Extract – Longevity Support 1 Ounce providing an exceptional natural boost of energy without any side effects like jitters or crashes, making it the ideal addition to a daily wellness regime.

Immune System Support

Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) has long been used in Eastern traditions as a general wellness tonic, and may provide powerful immune system benefits and stress-reduction properties. Reishi has also been shown to aid multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, Graves’ disease or Hashimoto’s disease patients.

Reishi’s natural antioxidant properties support liver health and detoxification processes. Reishi has also been found to boost levels of enzymes which naturally manage oxidative stress, making Reishi an adaptogen, enabling your body to respond effectively against physical and chemical stresses.

Reishi mushrooms contain beta-glucans that have been scientifically shown to boost natural immunity. Reishi may also help regulate your immune system, helping alleviate symptoms associated with autoimmune conditions like rheumatoid arthritis while improving overall cellular health.

One study demonstrated that reishi mushrooms could slow the progression of liver fibrosis – the final stage in fatty liver disease – among rats, as well as improve lymphocyte functions – white blood cells that defend against infections and diseases.

Studies have also suggested that medicinal mushrooms such as reishi mushrooms can boost natural killer cells that kill tumors and abnormal cells, including those present in tumors and lesions. Please keep in mind these are preliminary findings, further research needs to be completed in order to validate them.

Reishi mushrooms come in many forms, from capsules, tea bags and tinctures, to being mixed into other herbs and supplements for long term foundational support and improved absorption. At Host Defense, our Reishi is grown organic brown rice to ensure it contains activated mycelium rather than fruitbodies and spores; for optimal results start off low dose and gradually increase it as you adjust to individual needs based on wellness goals and individual response; we also suggest pairing Reishi with cordyceps for energy boost and promote cellular health benefits.

Weight Management

Reishi mushroom, also known as Ganoderma lucidum or Lingzhi in Chinese, has long been revered for its ability to promote health and longevity. Reishi may help with anxiety, depression, stress relief and immune boosting properties as well as increase longevity.

Reishi mushrooms may have anti-obesity effects in mice. Mice fed high-fat diets while receiving the medicinal mushrooms gained less weight and body fat compared to controls. Reishi may provide similar benefits in humans as well, though additional research needs to be conducted on humans for confirmation.

Reishi may help reduce blood sugar and improve cholesterol in those living with diabetes, although it is best to consult your physician prior to adding Reishi or any other mushroom into your daily routine.

Mushrooms have become an increasingly popular dietary supplement, and many consumers are turning to products like mushroom coffee and tea as ways to incorporate more mushrooms into their daily lives without cooking them themselves. Reishi-infused beverages may provide energy boosts as well as mood enhancement benefits. Plus they make adding mushrooms a less laborious task!

Reishi’s antioxidant properties may provide protection from free radical damage caused by chronic stress, poor diet and other lifestyle factors. Studies have indicated that reishi is an effective stress-reducing supplement and may even aid sleep quality.

Researchers are studying reishi’s potential in managing chronic illnesses, including cancer and heart disease. Some studies indicate it can slow cancer’s progress; more research needs to be conducted before this conclusion can be verified. Reishi may also help manage symptoms associated with chronic diseases like pain and fatigue through its immune-boosting properties.

Reishi can be taken as a nutritional supplement in capsules, tablets and tinctures. When selecting any new regimen it is advisable to read and follow all dosage instructions on the label carefully as well as consult your healthcare provider beforehand. Reishi should be safe for most adults when taken as directed but may interact with certain medications or cause adverse side effects in some individuals; additionally it should not be combined with bitter melon, cassia cinnamon or prickly pear cactus which might alter blood sugar or cause bleeding; for instance bitter melon cassia cinnamon or prickly pear cactus are all ingredients which could potentially alter blood sugar or cause bleeding – examples being bitter melon, cassia cinnamon and Prickly Pear Cactus