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What are the benefits of consuming ganoderma ?
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None proven: Several species of ganoderma containbioactive compounds such as triterpenoids and polysaccharides. G. Lucidum contains the largest variety of cellulose-, lignin-, and xylan-digesting enzymesused in biomass remediation and industrial sludge processing. Collectively, the ganoderma species are being investigated for a variety of potential therapeutic benefits.
Answered 5/19/2017
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Ganoderma: Ganoderma lucidum (reishi) is a type of mushroom. There are no published, high quality trials supporting it for any indication. Still, some use it for: arthritic and neuropathic pain; cancer (antineoplastic acitivty); chronic hepatitis b; and type ii diabetes. It's also believed to reduce high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, plus have anti-platelet activity -- useful in heart disease.
Answered 3/1/2014
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