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Reishi mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum)
-Various compounds such as glycoproteins, polysaccharides, triterpenoids, meroterpenoids, sesquiterpenoids, steroids, alkaloids, benzopyran derivatives, and benzoic acid derivatives, and minerals such as potassium, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, selenium, iron and zinc.
-Most important polysaccharides and triterpenes.
-Polysaccharides, especially beta-glucans (ability to support immune system function)
Higher bioavailability in liquid form
Pathways
-Enhances activity of natural killer (NK) cells, dendritic cells, and T lymphocytes
-NF-κB Inhibition