Commonly referred to as Reishi, Ganoderma Lucidum is a bitter, hard mushroom that is used to enhance longevity and better health in the traditional Chinese medicine. It is only used as a medicinal mushroom and not in cooking. Medicinal users claim that ganoderma can heal and fight allergies, liver diseases, lung problems, diabetes, cancer, heart disease and other illnesses. Ganoderma is used among those patients who are under taking radiotherapy and chemotherapy so as to reduce pain. In vietnam people call nam lim xanh.

However taking ganoderma may have both an advantage and a disadvantage. We will look at both the benefits and the risks of ganoderma supplements.

*Advantages of consuming Ganoderma Lucidum

*Immuniy benefits

Ganoderma is prescribed by medical practitioners as it is sought to enhance the immune system support.

*Cardiovascular benefits

Ganoderma is said to inhibit the platelets aggregation and reduce the blood pressure.

Ganoderma Lucidum

Ganoderma Lucidum

*Enhance blood sugar balance

Ganoderma has blood-sugar lowering effect and this is due to the polysaccharides referred to as the Ganoderma A, B, C. Ganoderma has the capability to enhance plasma insulin levels, increase the glucose liver metabolism, and enhance peripheral tissue and its utilization of glucose.