Reishi mushroom is a natural product that may enhance immunity and response to chemo/radiotherapy, improve quality of life, and manage some side effects.
How can reishi mushroom help you? What the research says
Preclinical evidence is summarized in Are you a health professional? ›
Improving treatment outcomes
Is reishi mushroom linked to improved survival? Is it linked to less cancer growth or metastasis? Does it enhance the anticancer action of other treatments or therapies? We present the evidence.
Optimizing your body terrain
Does reishi mushroom promote an environment within your body that is less supportive of cancer development, growth, or spread? We present the evidence.
See Optimizing Your Body Terrain ›
Find medical professionals who specialize in managing body terrain factors: Finding Integrative Oncologists and Other Practitioners ›
We also recommend that you share with your doctor the information here about how reishi mushroom might affect these terrain factors if you have any imbalances.
Managing side effects and promoting wellness
Is reishi mushroom linked to fewer or less severe side effects or symptoms? Is it linked to less toxicity from cancer treatment? Does it support your quality of life or promote general well-being? We present the evidence.
Reducing cancer risk
Is reishi mushroom linked to lower risks of developing cancer or of recurrence? We present the evidence.
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