Bursting with bright red, opulent orange, and sunny yellows, the Reishi mushroom is as spectacular to behold as it is to consume. It’s no wonder Reishi enjoys near-international renown. Once dubbed the “Elixir of Life” and the “Mushroom of Immortality” in ancient Chinese medicine books, this fabulous fungus still delivers many millennia later.
And the science holds up, too. Reishi is packed with both macronutrients like protein, complex carbs and fats, as well as micronutrients like potassium, phosphorus, zinc and manganese. And with over 400 bioactive compounds including polysaccharides and triterpenoids, Reishi may just be the most functional of all mushrooms on the market.
So what exactly is inside this marvel of the “mushroom-verse”? Let’s take a look.
Immune Boost
These days, we can all use a little support for our immune systems. And Reishi follows through. Test-tube studies have displayed the polysaccharide compounds in Reishi can affect the genes of white blood cells—you know, those handy little virus-busters that fight infection and keep your body up-and-running.
What’s more, Reishi can help down-regulate the immune system when it becomes overactive. By regulating the immune system, Reshi can help prevent allergic reactions or inflammation caused by an overactive immune response.
Antioxidants
Reishi is also aplenty with antioxidants, thanks again to the unique polysaccharide compounds within. You may have read that antioxidants are good for your heart, but they do so much more for our general wellness. Often called “free-radical scavengers,” antioxidants find and neutralize these unstable atoms that cause cell damage and aging.
A buildup of free-radicals can lead to oxidative stress, which is associated with diseases like cancer, arthritis, stroke, heart disease, and Parkinson’s. Not exactly a wishlist of conditions.
So what does all of this mean for people who consume antioxidant-rich Reishi? It means minimizing the threat of cell damage and disease, while slowing the effects of aging on the body. Not bad for a little mushroom.
Take it to Heart
Reishi is also celebrated for its cardioprotective properties—that is, its boost to the heart and circulatory system. Researchers have observed how triterpenes, a type of active compound in Reishi, can bolster blood pressure and cholesterol management. Additionally, Reishi boosts blood flow and oxygen consumption within the cardiac muscle. And finally, the triterpenes can inhibit the platelet aggregation that causes dangerous blood clots. All sold, Reishi has a unique ability to facilitate cardiovascular function.
Let’s ZHROOM!
Looking to get your daily fix of Reishi? Reach for the ZHROOM Hydration Immunity Mix for a whopping dose of Reishi, plus five other functional mushroom ingredients that support immunity and wellness. A single serving of the ZHROOM mix provides 150% of your daily value of vitamin C, one of the most dependable and important antioxidants—plus over 100% each of vitamins D, E, B6, B12, and Zinc. For all the benefits and immune support of the righteous Reishi, look no further than ZHROOM.
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