While Ganoderma is well known in China and Japan - where it has been used, for centuries, to improve health, increase longevity and prevent certain pathologies - in Europe it has become popular because of its high content in antioxidant substances; Hence, it is already included in natural cosmetics and, of course, in natural medical treatments.
The keys of the superfood Among the causes, the magazine stands out its high content in bioactive substances such as vitamins-especially in group B-minerals, essential amino acids, enzymes or, especially ß-glucans, important polysaccharides involved in the natural response of the immune system.
All these substances are part of what is known as mushroom or carpophore of the fungus and its spores. This is the raw material from which the extract is elaborated, the best ingredient to develop products derived from Ganoderma since it presents the highest concentrations of active ingredients useful for the body.
Why is it talk about Reishi's antioxidant action? In the special of Comprehensive Various aspects are listed that make Reishi an essential to reduce the oxidation of skin cells. These are the main reasons:
- Reishi causes an increase in enzymatic activity in charge of defense against oxidative aggression.
- Reishi avoids the loss of tone and thickness of the skin improving its elasticity.
- Reishi reduces the damages derived from excess free radicals and decreases the vulnerability of tissues in various stress situations.
How to consume Reishi Traditionally, Reishi has consumed infusion, a preparation that does allow to take advantage of its properties but, of course, not get the most out of it. For its part, the Reishi extract allows to obtain high concentrations of active ingredients and is used both in food supplements and in dermatological formulas.
Products with Reishi Next we propose a selection of products that in Hifas da Terra we elaborate with Reishi; various ways to enjoy the virtues of this fungus daily:
- At the table: Reishi Infusion and Reishi-Miel
- In daily health: Mico-Rei and Dr. Rei
- In cosmetics: Mico-Serum, Mico-Serum Treatment, Mico-Soap