Reishi
11 benefits mapped to clinical evidence across supplements.
Dose per serving from products
1,112 products in our catalogue print how much Reishi a serving holds.
Most common: 250 mg to 500 mg, 25% of 1,112 products.
| Dose per serving | Products |
|---|---|
| 5 mg or less | 13 |
| 5 mg to 10 mg | 114 |
| 10 mg to 25 mg | 124 |
| 25 mg to 50 mg | 112 |
| 50 mg to 100 mg | 131 |
| 100 mg to 250 mg | 227 |
| 250 mg to 500 mg | 278 |
| 500 mg to 1 g | 82 |
| over 1 g | 31 |
Dose per serving from research
21 study groups in 13 studies say how much Reishi participants took a day.
These are the doses the studies gave. They are not a recommendation.
Most common: 500 mg to 1 g, 24% of 21 study groups.
| Daily dose | Study groups |
|---|---|
| 5 mg or less | 1 |
| 5 mg to 10 mg | 2 |
| 10 mg to 25 mg | 0 |
| 25 mg to 50 mg | 0 |
| 50 mg to 100 mg | 1 |
| 100 mg to 250 mg | 2 |
| 250 mg to 500 mg | 2 |
| 500 mg to 1 g | 5 |
| 1 g to 2.5 g | 4 |
| 2.5 g to 5 g | 2 |
| 5 g to 10 g | 2 |
Benefit Evidence
Research sources
Energy & Fatigue (4)
- A randomized, double-blind and placebo-controlled study of a Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharide extract in neurasthenia
PubMed ID: 15857210
Randomized trial in neurasthenia reported marked reductions in fatigue and improved sense of well‑being.
- GANODERMA LUCIDUM IMPROVES PHYSICAL FITNESS IN WOMEN WITH FIBROMYALGIA
PubMed ID: 26545669
Six‑week trial in fibromyalgia improved multiple physical‑fitness measures (endurance/fitness → energy).
- Preliminary Efficacy and Safety of Reishi & Privet Formula on Quality of Life Among Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 32840126
Chemo trial (Reishi+privet) showed trends to less fatigue and improved QoL (signal for fatigue/energy).
- Efficacy of Lingzhi or Reishi Medicinal Mushroom Ganoderma lucidum (Agaricomycetes) Supplementation on Psychological Stress and Selective Fitness Profile Parameters in Female College Students in West Bengal, India
PubMed ID: 39241163
30‑day RCT in sedentary women showed improved VO2max/PWC170 and better psychological vitality (supports perceived energy).
Vitality (4)
- Efficacy of Lingzhi or Reishi Medicinal Mushroom Ganoderma lucidum (Agaricomycetes) Supplementation on Psychological Stress and Selective Fitness Profile Parameters in Female College Students in West Bengal, India
PubMed ID: 39241163
Multiple fitness and psychological outcomes improved in a short RCT of sedentary women (broad vitality signal).
- Preliminary Efficacy and Safety of Reishi & Privet Formula on Quality of Life Among Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 32840126
QoL and fatigue trends in chemo patients indicate possible improvements in overall vitality (promising but not definitive).
- A randomized, double-blind and placebo-controlled study of a Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharide extract in neurasthenia
PubMed ID: 15857210
Neurasthenia trial produced substantial well‑being and fatigue improvements (overall vitality increase).
- GANODERMA LUCIDUM IMPROVES PHYSICAL FITNESS IN WOMEN WITH FIBROMYALGIA
PubMed ID: 26545669
Fitness improvements in fibromyalgia subjects support enhanced functional vitality.
Inflammation (3)
- The role of polysaccharide peptide of Ganoderma lucidum as a potent antioxidant against atherosclerosis in high risk and stable angina patients
PubMed ID: 30392496
Marked reductions in MDA and endothelial cell markers imply lower oxidative/inflammatory burden (supports inflammation relief).
- Triterpenoids and polysaccharide peptides-enriched Ganoderma lucidum: a randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled crossover study of its antioxidation and hepatoprotective efficacy in healthy volunteers
PubMed ID: 28183232
Reduced oxidative stress markers and improved liver enzymes consistent with lowered inflammatory/oxidative status.
- Ganoderma lucidum dry extract supplementation modulates T lymphocyte function in older women
PubMed ID: 38800991
T‑cell cytokine/gene expression shifts toward regulatory/anti‑inflammatory profiles in older women.
Mood balance (2)
- A randomized, double-blind and placebo-controlled study of a Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharide extract in neurasthenia
PubMed ID: 15857210
Ganopoly produced notable improvements in fatigue and sense of well‑being in neurasthenia (clinically meaningful mood/wellness signal).
- Efficacy of Lingzhi or Reishi Medicinal Mushroom Ganoderma lucidum (Agaricomycetes) Supplementation on Psychological Stress and Selective Fitness Profile Parameters in Female College Students in West Bengal, India
PubMed ID: 39241163
RCT in sedentary women showed reductions in anxiety/depression and improved positive‑wellbeing measures.
Heart health (2)
- Clinical Evaluation of Ganoderma lucidum Spore Oil for Triglyceride Reduction: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Crossover Study
PubMed ID: 40077714
12‑week RCT of Reishi spore oil produced a ~22% TG reduction and favorable LDL/HDL changes (clinically relevant lipid improvements supporting CV risk reduction).
- The role of polysaccharide peptide of Ganoderma lucidum as a potent antioxidant against atherosclerosis in high risk and stable angina patients
PubMed ID: 30392496
Single‑arm study reported decreased circulating endothelial cells and lower oxidative stress—markers relevant to vascular health.
Endurance (2)
- GANODERMA LUCIDUM IMPROVES PHYSICAL FITNESS IN WOMEN WITH FIBROMYALGIA
PubMed ID: 26545669
Improved aerobic endurance and other fitness measures in fibromyalgia patients (supports stamina gains).
- Efficacy of Lingzhi or Reishi Medicinal Mushroom Ganoderma lucidum (Agaricomycetes) Supplementation on Psychological Stress and Selective Fitness Profile Parameters in Female College Students in West Bengal, India
PubMed ID: 39241163
Significant improvements in VO2max and PWC170 in RCT of sedentary women (direct stamina evidence).
Antioxidant (2)
- Triterpenoids and polysaccharide peptides-enriched Ganoderma lucidum: a randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled crossover study of its antioxidation and hepatoprotective efficacy in healthy volunteers
PubMed ID: 28183232
Randomized crossover showed large, significant reductions in TBARS and 8‑OH‑dG (strong human oxidative‑stress improvements).
- The role of polysaccharide peptide of Ganoderma lucidum as a potent antioxidant against atherosclerosis in high risk and stable angina patients
PubMed ID: 30392496
Single‑arm clinical study showed marked MDA decreases and SOD increases (consistent antioxidant signal).
Immune support (2)
- Control of oral human papillomavirus (HPV) by medicinal mushrooms, Trametes versicolor and Ganoderma lucidum: a preliminary clinical trial
PubMed ID: 25271984
Preliminary trial of Trametes + Ganoderma showed very high oral HPV16/18 clearance (strong antiviral/immune signal, albeit combination product).
- Ganoderma lucidum dry extract supplementation modulates T lymphocyte function in older women
PubMed ID: 38800991
Double‑blind trial in older women demonstrated immunomodulatory shifts (increased regulatory markers, decreased Th17) consistent with immune activity.
Cholesterol (1)
- Clinical Evaluation of Ganoderma lucidum Spore Oil for Triglyceride Reduction: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Crossover Study
PubMed ID: 40077714
Robust RCT reported ~22% TG reduction and favorable LDL/HDL changes—strong clinical lipid‑improving evidence.
Illness recovery (1)
- GANODERMA LUCIDUM IMPROVES PHYSICAL FITNESS IN WOMEN WITH FIBROMYALGIA
PubMed ID: 26545669
Fibromyalgia trial improved aerobic endurance and other fitness measures over 6 weeks, suggesting better functional recovery/performance.
Liver support (1)
- Triterpenoids and polysaccharide peptides-enriched Ganoderma lucidum: a randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled crossover study of its antioxidation and hepatoprotective efficacy in healthy volunteers
PubMed ID: 28183232
Randomized crossover in mildly dysfunctional volunteers produced significant GPT (ALT) reductions along with lower oxidative markers (direct liver benefit evidence).
Similar by evidence
Supplements the same benefits carry qualifying findings for — a fact about the evidence graph, not a recommendation to swap.
Products with Reishi
Search all3175 products whose verified label declares Reishi — not every bottle that mentions it in a title.
Being studied right now
Recruiting clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. A trial in progress has no result yet — this is what the field is asking, not what it found.