Reishi — Ganoderic Acids & Triterpenes
Explore mushroom research and guides on reishi — ganoderic acids & triterpenes.
Ganoderic Acid A, B, and Beyond: Individual Compound Research
Ganoderic acid A research spans cancer, neuroprotection, and cardiovascular health. Here's what mechanistically distinguishes GA-A, GA-DM, GA-T, and GA-D.
Ganoderic Acid Extraction: How Processing Affects Potency
Ganoderic acids are lipid-soluble and need ethanol or CO2, not hot water. Only 26.3% of US Reishi supplements matched their own labels in a 2017 audit.
Ganoderic Acids and Cancer: Specific Anti-Tumor Research
Ganoderic acids target cancer cells through four distinct mechanisms. The 2024 data on immunotherapy and drug resistance changes the picture. Here's what the research shows.
Ganoderic Acids: The Triterpenes That Make Reishi Unique
Ganoderic acids are Reishi's unique triterpenes: 150+ compounds found only in Ganoderma, extracted with alcohol, with 14 confirmed biological activities.
Reishi Triterpenes vs. Polysaccharides: How They Differ
Reishi polysaccharides activate immunity via Dectin-1. Triterpenes suppress inflammation via NF-kB. Both are needed, but for different reasons.