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Reishi Extract
Reishi Extract is an extract of the mushroom Ganoderma lucidum, know as the ‘mushroom of immortality’.
  • Has an exceptional content in active principles that provide antioxidant, anti-tumour, anti-viral, antibacterial and cardio-protective effects.
  • Helps to protect cellular DNA, mitochondrial DNA and the mitochondria themselves against the oxidative damage that causes cells to age.
  • Helps to boost the body’s natural defences, supporting the immune system.
Lion's Mane
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Lion's Mane is a nootropic mushroom extract with powerful regenerating properties.
  • Contributes to neuron growth and survival (neurotrophic effects).
  • Obtained by dual-extraction (water decoction and alcohol) for maximum preservation of the mushroom’s active principles.
  • Guaranteed to contain 30% β-glucan polysaccharides and content in hericenones.
  • 100% natural and safe excipients.
Please note: this label has recently changed its graphic design, but rest assured: the composition of the product has remained strictly the same.
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Hericium erinaceus, also known as Lion’s Mane, is an edible mushroom which has been used for centuries in traditional Chinese medicine. It is rich in exceptional compounds such as β-glucans, polysaccharides associated with lowering blood cholesterol, as well as hericenones which support neuron function.

Hericium erinaceus, the champion of neuroprotection

In China, where it originated, it’s called "hóu tóu gū" and in Japan, "yamabushitake". A highly unusual mushroom that resembles a long white beard or lion’s mane, its use in Chinese medicine dates back to the Han dynasty, 200 years BC, a period when it was already considered to have extraordinary medicinal properties.

In recent years, as interest in traditional remedies has grown, a number of scientific studies have confirmed its traditionally-recognised therapeutic benefits and have highlighted a remarkable physiological property: Lion’s Mane protects, optimises and repairs the nervous system.

Neurotrophic and nootropic effects of Lion’s Mane

The most exciting potential offered by H. erinaceus relates to neuron activity. Studies show that extracts of Hericium erinaceus mushrooms are able to increase the production of nerve growth factor (NGF) (6), a neuropeptide known for its key role in neuron growth and survival (7-9), particularly in the part of the brain responsible for memory-processing called the hippocampus. This effect is due to the properties of hericenones of which Lion’s Mane has a guaranteed content.

NGF is a protein involved in regulating the growth, proliferation and survival of central and peripheral neurons. It plays a role in numerous mechanisms:

  • The ability of neurons to bind to each other and form synapses.
  • Maintaining neuron populations over time.
  • Axonal growth (a key stage in neural circuit assembly which is important for final neuron size).
  • Optimum efficacy of mitochondria (the ‘powerhouses’ where energy conversion takes place) in neurons (34-35).
  • Axonal regeneration or sprouting processes following trauma (recovery of damaged nerve tissue).
  • Increase in specific activity of enzymes involved in synthesis of catecholamines and of substance P in sensory neurons.
  • Improving myelinisation of nerve fibres (30-32).

NGF is a peptide produced by a large number of cells such as those of the immune system, but production declines with age and in the presence of certain disease states. Unfortunately, NGF cannot be used in a treatment or preventative capacity as it is unable to cross the blood-brain barrier. We therefore have to rely on natural compounds with a lower molecular weight (which can cross this barrier) that promote NGF synthesis within the body. That’s exactly what the hericenones in Lion’s Mane do.

Several studies have demonstrated the effects of H. erinaceus on mental efficacy in people with cognitive problems (33) and its use in dementia, cognitive dysfunction and memory problems (10). It seems that it acts primarily as a nootropic and that it’s necessary to take a supplement in order to maintain the effect.

Other properties of Lion’s Mane

1) Cardioprotective effects. As indicated by traditional Chinese medicine, H. erinaceus offers benefits for cardiovascular health. Its lipid-lowering effect is due to the action of the polymers it produces. When administered orally, these natural compounds are able to reduce blood levels of LDL-cholesterol and triglycerides, and increase those of HDL-cholesterol. It’s thought that polymers may also play a role in modulating the expression of a gene involved in lipid metabolism (5).

2) Antioxidant effects. Oxidative stress plays a key role in many pathologies including cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases (12). Oxidative stress is the result of an imbalance in pro-oxidative and antioxidant agents but can be inhibited, thus helping to prevent irreparable damage to the body, by consuming plenty of antioxidant-rich foods or by taking supplements. Extract of Hericium erinaceus is one such supplement, as it can neutralise free radicals and prevent cell membrane peroxidation (13), a process involved in ageing. These effects are due to its phenolic compounds (14) and polysaccharides (15).

3) Support for stomach health. Several years ago, a study demonstrated the benefits of Hericium erinaceus in relieving stomach ache (16), an effect believed to be related to its saponin content.

CompositionLion's Mane
Daily dose: 3 capsules
Number of doses per pack: 30

Amount
per dose

Extract of Lion’s Mane (Hericium erinaceus) 8:1 standardised to 30% polysaccharides 1500 mg
Other ingredients: Acacia gum, rice flour.
Directions for useLion's Mane
Adults. Take 3 capsules per day before meals.
Each capsule contains 500 mg
Reishi strips, a bowl with reishi powder and a reishi powder pill

Reishi Extract is a nutritional supplement that offers the benefits of reishi, a mushroom with the scientific name Ganoderma lucidum. It is often described as the ‘mushroom of immortality’ because of its many therapeutic virtues for longevity which traditional Asian systems of medicine have been using for thousands of years.

More recently, scientific studies have confirmed its many health-beneficial properties, including antioxidant, anti-tumour, anti-viral, antibacterial and cardio-protective effects.

What are the therapeutic components of Reishi?

Reishi’s therapeutic virtues are due to its exceptional content in active principles. It contains close to a hundred active compounds, some of which are of particular interest to the scientific community:

  • Polysaccharides, which help strengthen the immune system.
  • Triterpenes, which help protect the liver, benefit the cardiovascular system and boost the immune system.
  • A peptide specific to reishi, which has powerful antioxidant properties.

What are the benefits associated to Reishi Extract?

Reishi’s medicinal effects have been the subject of a number of scientific studies which have demonstrated several anti-ageing properties of the mushroom.

  • Its compounds help protect cellular DNA, mitochondrial DNA and the mitochondria themselves against the oxidative damage that causes cells to age.
  • Its natural active principles also work by increasing the levels and activity of intracellular antioxidant enzymes such as superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase and glutathione.
  • This stimulating action helps both reduce oxidation of cell membranes and thus combat premature ageing of the cells.
  • Lastly, reishi supplementation appears to promote the expression of a longevity gene which may help increase life expectancy.
  • Alongside its anti-ageing virtues, reishi also has a positive effect on the immune system.
  • Studies have shown it stimulates the production of antibodies by B lymphocytes, as well as that of certain immune cells such as T lymphocytes and Natural Killer cells.
  • It also promotes the specialisation and activation of dendritic cells and macrophages. All these functions help boost the body’s natural defences.
  • Though it helps to stimulate the immune system, reishi also seems to inhibit certain immune responses. In particular, this inhibitory action may in some cases reduce inflammatory pain and allergic reactions.
  • That is why some researchers believe reishi has an adaptogen effect and may act as an immune system modulator.

Reishi’s benefits are now available in the form of a dietary supplement. In line with our commitment to excellence, we have selected a high-quality reishi extract, standardised to 20% polysaccharides and 6% triterpenes. The suggested dose for this natural health product is one to two capsules a day, although this can be adjusted in line with your needs and the advice of your therapist. To enhance the immune-stimulant effects of this mushroom, you may be interested in other natural supplements available to buy at Supersmart such as our shiitake mushroom extract and lactoferrin concentrate. There are also the anti-ageing supplements AC-11® and Resveratrol Synergy .

Buy Reishi Extract capsules to benefit from its anti-ageing properties.

CompositionReishi Extract
Daily dose : 2 capsules
Number of doses per pack : 30
Amount per dose
Reishi extract standardised to 20% polysaccharides and 6% triterpenes 1 000 mg
Other ingredients : Acacia gum, rice flour.
Directions for useReishi Extract
Adults. Take 1 capsule twice a day.
Each capsule contains 500mg of reishi extract.

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