What is Reishi? Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) is a forest-dwelling fungus that lives and feeds on hardwood trees. You'll only find this powerful mushroom in vibrant old-growth forests. Throughout history, reishi has been regarded as one of the most powerful tonic herbs available. In ancient China, reishi was prohibitively expensive - only the emperor and elite class could afford to take reishi on a regular basis. It was sought after for its anti-ageing and adaptogenic qualities. Experts suggest you need to take a large dose of reishi over long periods of time to get maximum benefit. This 15:1 extract offers 15 times the active ingredients in every gram of reishi powder. This allows you to get an effective dose of reishi with just 1-2 capsules per day. How Does Reishi Work? Reishi contains over a dozen active ingredients. However, the most important are the polysaccharides - which are long, complex chains of sugar molecules. Reishi's active ingredients work by mimicking different parts of the immune system. They activate our T-helper cells designed to recognize foreign invaders and sound the alarm to other parts of the immune system. Some polysaccharides activate B-cells, which serve as one of the key components of our adaptive immune system. Other polysaccharides in reishi work to tone down hyperactive immune function, which can lead to persistent allergies and chronic inflammation. Reishi is also recognized as an adaptogen - which means it can help regulate our stress response. This improves our ability to resist the negative impacts of stress throughout the day. The Benefits of Reishi: - Regulates immune function (bidirectional) - Relaxes the mind - Supports cardiovascular health - Promotes overall health and longevity - Fights inflammation and allergic reaction Nutrition Information Per Serving (3 Capsules): Reishi (from 15:1 Extract) 2100mg (providing 30% polysaccharides) 630mg Ingredients: Brown Rice Flour (Bulking Agent), Reishi (from 15:1 Extract) (providing 30% polysaccharides), Vegetarian Capsule (Hypromellose). Directions: Take 3 capsules each day with a meal, or as advised by your healthcare professional.