Basic Facts On Ganoderma Lucidum Coffee

By Kathryn Neal


Ganoderma lucidum coffee is derived from red mushrooms. This type of mushroom is known as Lingzhi in China and Reishi in Japan. It is a fungus that has been used for many years as a supplement by the Chinese. Today, it is gaining worldwide popularity due to the purported medical benefits that it has. The main constituents are lipids, polysaccharides, sterols, alkaloids, glucosides, ascorbic acid and proteinase enzymes among others.

There are several types of the red mushroom that include the yellow, white, purple, blue, black and red Reishi. The red Reishi is the most potent of these. Traditionally, this mushroom was very rare and difficult to cultivate. During the 1970s, easier methods of cultivation were devised and the fungus came back to the scene. It is still used as a nutritional supplement but many more benefits were realised.

It is believed that Reishi has many medical benefits. Persons that have used it for long say that it has effects for both acute and chronic conditions. For instance, the mushroom strengthens the immune system and helps the body fight off infections. A boost in the immunity comes about due to increased production of some protective chemicals. The most important of these are interleukin 1 and 2.

Apart from preventing infections, interleukins also play a role in fighting cancers. They inhibit the uncontrolled growth of cancer cells which provides the affected person some relief. Breast cancer has been demonstrated, through animal studies, to be susceptible to the components found in the coffee. The beverage also boosts the immunity by detoxifying the body and reducing the number of infective organisms. This helps cure and prevent the diseases associated with high levels of toxins in the body.

With most studies still unfinished, it would be wrong to recommend Reishi as a medical therapy. There is need for more convincing evidence before the beverage can be accepted as an alternative to the conventional forms of treatment. Red Reishi is a recognised adaptogen. In other words, users are able to mount very effective protective responses whenever they are attacked by disease processes. There are many other potential benefits. They include, among others, help with weight loss, improved memory, lowering of cholesterol, relief of stress, increased stamina, control of allergies and reversal of aging among others.

Ordinary coffee is associated with some adverse effects that are not present in Reishi. Coffee, for example, reduces the levels of some vital alkaline minerals in the body that include, among others, calcium potassium and magnesium. It also reduces the amount of water soluble vitamin B. Depletion of all these minerals leads to excessive acidity in the body. There is also a negative effect on the adrenal glands and on energy stores leading to generalised body weakness.

The safety of the drink with the additives is not well profiled. Common side effects attributable to Reishi include throat and nose dryness and nausea. The components frequently react with other drugs most notably drugs used for anticoagulation and those given in chemotherapy. It is important to have this in mind if on treatment with any of these. High levels of caffeine may increase the heart rate, may cause stomach upsets, anxiety or sleep disturbances.

Until all the evidence has been presented and accepted, it will not be a wise idea to recommend ganoderma lucidum coffee for treatment of medical conditions. It is an option that is not yet accepted as an alternative to conventional options of treatment. In the event that one feels that they want to seek this route, it is important that they do so in close consultation with a physician.




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