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Superfood Mushroom Lion's Mane Blend Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by New Chapter

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Capsule Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 23, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Superfood Mushroom Lion's Mane Blend against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.

Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Superfood Mushroom Lion's Mane Blend is a dietary supplement by New Chapter with 4 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for memory and cognitive support, nerve health, mood and anxiety.Based on those ingredients, 887 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are organic Poria, Reishi, Lion's Mane. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Superfood Mushroom Lion's Mane Blend by New Chapter

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 4 of its 4 active ingredients.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This blend contains 4 active mushroom ingredients: Lion's Mane, Reishi, Chaga, and organic Poria. Lion's Mane and Reishi are the best-studied of the group in the data we hold.

The blend also includes inactive ingredients — pullulan, carrageenan, water, and potassium chloride — which are mostly capsule material and binders. Each of these mushrooms has a long history in traditional use, though the modern supplement evidence for most is still catching up.

Does it work?

Not established
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Not established

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: Memory and cognitive support with immune wellness.
  • We looked for evidence on: Memory, Cognitive function, Cognitive impairment, Stress, Insomnia, Anxiety — and 4 related terms.
  • The closest evidence on file: Poria Mushroom is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Insomnia (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Reishi Mushroom is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Insomnia, Stress, Psychological well-being.
  • Also on file: Lion's Mane Mushroom is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Anxiety, Cognitive function, Cognitive impairment.

The evidence we hold doesn't establish that any of these ingredients work for their traditional uses. Lion's Mane has been studied for cognitive function, Alzheimer disease, anxiety, athletic performance, and cancer, but we have insufficient reliable evidence to rate any of those claims.

Reishi shows possibly ineffective evidence for lowering cholesterol (hyperlipidemia), and insufficient evidence for Alzheimer disease, altitude sickness, and athletic performance. Chaga and Poria are similarly lacking established proof — Chaga for heart disease, diabetes, and COVID-19; Poria for cancer, fatigue, dementia, diabetes, and other conditions.

If you're taking this for a specific health goal, talk with us about what the science actually supports.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Lion's Mane Mushroom Reishi Mushroom Chaga Poria Mushroom

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 4 of the 4 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 3 of 4.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 4 of 4.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Lion's Mane, Reishi, Chaga, and Poria are generally well tolerated as foods, but long-term supplement safety hasn't been thoroughly studied for any of them. The most common side effects you might notice are gastrointestinal — nausea, stomach upset, or discomfort — plus occasional skin rash, dizziness, or dry mouth.

Chaga carries one specific caution: it's high in oxalate, and there have been rare reports of kidney problems with very heavy use. Poria allergic reactions are uncommon but possible.

None of these ingredients have adequate safety data in pregnancy or breastfeeding. The facts advise against use during pregnancy and lactation for all four.

If you're pregnant, nursing, or planning to be, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting this product.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Lion's Mane Mushroom Reishi Mushroom Chaga Poria Mushroom

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 4 of the 4 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Poria Mushroom, Reishi Mushroom, Chaga, Lion's Mane Mushroom.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs; immunosuppressants / transplant drugs; diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 887 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Check your medications if you take blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs (warfarin, apixaban, clopidogrel, aspirin, and others) — this blend theoretically increases bleeding risk. Also double-check diabetes medications, blood pressure lowering drugs, immunosuppressants, sedatives or sleep aids, and medications for nerve signaling (cholinergic or anticholinergic drugs).

Use the search tool on this page with your exact prescriptions.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

This mushroom blend is generally well tolerated as a short-term supplement, but the evidence that it actually works for its claimed uses isn't solid yet. The bigger issue is interactions: if you take blood thinners, diabetes drugs, blood pressure medication, immunosuppressants, sedatives, or certain nerve medications, you need to check your specific list against our database first.

Pregnant or breastfeeding? Skip it for now and ask your pharmacist.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 4 of 4 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Mar 25, 2025.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Superfood Mushroom Lion's Mane Blend, straight from the product label.

Brand New Chapter
Net contents 60 Vegan Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Mar 25, 2025
DSLD ID 326604
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher, Organic, Gluten Free
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Superfood Mushroom Lion's Mane Blend by New Chapter, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
2 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
30
IngredientAmount% DV
Lion's Mane525 mg--
Reishi225 mg--
Chaga125 mg--
organic Poria125 mg--

Other ingredients: Pullulan, Carrageenan, Water, Potassium Chloride

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: Two capsules daily with food.

Formulation

Certified gluten-free by NSF; Certified vegan; no artificial flavors or colors.

Certified gluten-free by NSF; Certified vegan; no artificial flavors or colors.

The new chapter money-back guarantee We proudly stand behind every product we make. However, if you are not satisfied, please visit www.newchaper.com/guarantee for refund details.

Supports mental clarity Whole life-cycle mushroom blend delivers a full spectrum of beneficial compounds.

Non GMO Project Verified nongmoproject.org NSF Certified Gluten-Free

100% Vegan

Whole Food Comes from Organic Certified Organic by Where Food Comes From Organic, Castle Rock, CO, USA

General Statements

Please refer to newchapter.com for more information about this product and its benefits.

Please recycle this bottle after use. New

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Precautions

Caution: As with any dietary supplement, you should advise your healthcare professional of the use of this product.

If you are nursing, pregnant, or considering pregnancy, you should consult your healthcare professional prior to using this product.

Do not exceed suggested use.

Not recommended for use in children. Keep out of reach of children.

Discontinue use and contact your healthcare professional if you experience a side effect or an allergic reaction.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Dietary Supplement

Brand IP Statement(s)

Copyright 2022 New Chapter, Inc. New Chapter Est. 1982

Formula

High quality, nootropic Lion's Mane mushroom.

OU (Kosher)

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Whole Food Comes from Organic Non GMO Project Verified nongmoproject.org NSF Certified Gluten-Free OU (Kosher)

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Superfood Mushroom Lion's Mane Blend by New Chapter

These are the 4 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size2 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.

Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.

Lion's Mane

Interacts with
327 drugs
525 mg per serving Form: Hericium erinaceus Fruiting Body Extract, Hericium erinaceus

Lion's mane is an edible mushroom that is popular as a 'nootropic' for memory, focus, and nerve health, but solid human evidence is still limited and...

Lion's Mane monograph & interactions

Reishi

Interacts with
375 drugs
225 mg per serving Form: Ganoderma lucidum, Ganoderma lucidum

Reishi is a traditional Asian mushroom widely used to support the immune system and overall wellness. Human evidence for most of its claimed benefits...

Reishi monograph & interactions

Chaga

Interacts with
327 drugs
125 mg per serving Form: Inonotus obliquus, Inonotus obliquus

Chaga is a fungus that grows mostly on birch trees and is used as a tea or supplement, mainly for immune and antioxidant support. Human evidence for i...

Chaga monograph & interactions

Organic Poria

Interacts with
417 drugs
125 mg per serving

Poria mushroom (Fu Ling) is a fungus long used in Traditional Chinese Medicine, mainly as a mild diuretic and digestive and calming aid. Modern scient...

Organic Poria monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Pullulan, Carrageenan, Water, Potassium Chloride. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Superfood Mushroom Lion's Mane Blend by New Chapter Drug Interactions

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Ingredients driving the most interactions

organic Poria 417
Reishi 375
Lion's Mane 327
Chaga 327

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Superfood Mushroom Lion's Mane Blend interact with 887 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

4 of the 4 ingredients in Superfood Mushroom Lion's Mane Blend interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. organic Poria Reishi Lion's Mane Chaga

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Superfood Mushroom Lion's Mane Blend with known interactions, here are the types of medications they can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

organic Poria3 drug types · 417 drugs

Anticholinergic Drugs

Theoretically, poria mushroom might decrease the clinical effects of anticholinergic drugs.
In animal research, poria mushroom essential oil reduces acetylcholinesterase activity. This interaction has not been shown in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cholinergic Drugs

Theoretically, poria mushroom might have additive effects when used with cholinergic drugs.
In animal research, poria mushroom essential oil reduces acetylcholinesterase activity. This interaction has not been shown in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cns Depressants

Theoretically, taking poria mushroom extract may enhance the therapeutic and adverse effects of sedatives.
Animal research shows that poria mushroom extract has sedative properties. This interaction has not been shown in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
organic Poria full monograph & interactions

Reishi3 drug types · 375 drugs

Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Theoretically, high doses of reishi mushroom might increase the risk of bleeding.
A dose of 1.5 grams daily of reishi mushroom does not seem to decrease platelet aggregation, but a higher dose of 3 grams daily does.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, reishi mushroom might have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs.
Animal research suggests that reishi mushroom decreases blood sugar. However, in patients with type 2 diabetes, taking reishi mushroom does not reduce fasting glucose levels, and its effects on glycated hemoglobin are inconsistent.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Antihypertensive Drugs

Theoretically, concurrent use of reishi mushroom with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Reishi mushroom has shown hypotensive activity in animal research. Clinical evidence suggests that reishi mushroom reduces blood pressure in some, but not all, patients with hypertension.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Reishi full monograph & interactions

Lion's Mane3 drug types · 327 drugs

Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Theoretically, lion's mane mushroom may increase the risk of bleeding when used with anticoagulant/antiplatelet drugs.
In vitro research suggests that lion's mane mushroom extracts can inhibit platelet aggregation.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, lion's mane mushroom may have additive effects when used with antidiabetes drugs.
Animal research suggests that an aqueous extract of lion's mane mushroom can reduce serum glucose and increase serum insulin.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Immunosuppressants

Theoretically, concurrent use of lion's mane mushroom might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
In animal and in vitro research, lion's mane mushroom polysaccharides stimulate the immune system.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Lion's Mane full monograph & interactions

Chaga3 drug types · 327 drugs

Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Theoretically, chaga may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
In vitro and animal research suggests that chaga extract can inhibit platelet aggregation. This effect has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, taking chaga with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Animal research suggests that chaga might decrease blood glucose levels and increase insulin levels. This has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Immunosuppressants

Theoretically, chaga might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
In vitro research suggests that certain constituents of chaga stimulate immune function. This has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Chaga full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Superfood Mushroom Lion's Mane Blend, from the product label.

New Chapter

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Name
New Chapter, Inc.
Street Address
90 Technology Drive
City
Brattleboro
State
VT
ZipCode
05301
Phone Number
888-874-4461
Web Address
www.newchapter.com
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Superfood Mushroom Lion's Mane Blend by New Chapter: Common Questions

Does Superfood Mushroom Lion's Mane Blend by New Chapter interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Superfood Mushroom Lion's Mane Blend has a known interaction with 887 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Superfood Mushroom Lion's Mane Blend contains 4 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
What are these mushrooms actually for?
Lion's Mane and the others have been used in traditional medicine for things like memory, stress, and general wellness. The modern science isn't conclusive yet — we don't have reliable evidence that any of them work for the uses people typically buy them for.
Are these safe to take every day?
They're generally well tolerated short-term, but long-term safety hasn't been studied thoroughly in humans. Most side effects are mild — nausea, stomach upset, skin rash — but if you plan to use this long-term, talk with your pharmacist about what makes sense for you.
Can I take this while pregnant or breastfeeding?
No, there isn't enough safety data. The facts advise against all four of these mushrooms during pregnancy and breastfeeding. If you're considering it, talk with your doctor first.
What's in the capsule besides the mushrooms?
The inactive ingredients are pullulan, carrageenan, water, and potassium chloride — mostly the capsule shell and binders to hold everything together.
Can chaga really cause kidney problems?
It's rare, but there have been a few reports of kidney issues tied to very heavy chaga use. Chaga is high in oxalate, which can be hard on kidneys in large amounts. If you have kidney disease or a history of kidney stones, ask your pharmacist before using this.

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The Full Monographs Behind Superfood Mushroom Lion's Mane Blend’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Lion's Mane Mushroom

Interacts with 327 drugs

Lion's mane is an edible mushroom that is popular as a 'nootropic' for memory, focus, and nerve health, but solid human evidence is still limited and early. It is generally well tolerated as...

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Reishi Mushroom

Interacts with 375 drugs

Reishi is a traditional Asian mushroom widely used to support the immune system and overall wellness. Human evidence for most of its claimed benefits is limited or low-quality, so it should...

Read the full Reishi Mushroom monograph → Herb & supplement monograph

Chaga

Interacts with 327 drugs

Chaga is a fungus that grows mostly on birch trees and is used as a tea or supplement, mainly for immune and antioxidant support. Human evidence for its benefits is very limited, and it may...

Read the full Chaga monograph → Herb & supplement monograph

Poria Mushroom

Interacts with 417 drugs

Poria mushroom (Fu Ling) is a fungus long used in Traditional Chinese Medicine, mainly as a mild diuretic and digestive and calming aid. Modern scientific evidence in humans is very limited,...

Read the full Poria Mushroom monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Superfood Mushroom Lion's Mane Blend's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 35 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Lion's Mane Mushroom 6 references
  1. Product information for <em>Niaspan</em>. Abbott Laboratories. North Chicago, IL 60064. April 2015.
  2. Liang B, Guo Z, Xie F, Zhao A. Antihyperglycemic and antihyperlipidemic activities of aqueous extract of Hericium erinaceus in experimental diabetic rats. BMC Complement Altern Med. 2013;13:253. PubMed
  3. Mori K, Inatomi S, Ouchi K, Azumi Y, Tuchida T. Improving effects of the mushroom Yamabushitake (Hericium erinaceus) on mild cognitive impairment: a double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial. Phytother Res. 2009;23(3):367-72.
  4. Mori K, Kikuchi H, Obara Y, et al. Inhibitory effect of hericenone B from Hericium erinaceus on collagen-induced platelet aggregation. Phytomedicine. 2010;17(14):1082-5. PubMed
  5. Li IC, Chang HH, Lin CH, et al. Prevention of early Alzheimer's disease by erinacine A-enriched Hericium erinaceus mycelia pilot double-blind placebo-controlled study. Front Aging Neurosci 2020 Jun 3;12:155. doi: 10.3389/fnagi.2020.00155. PubMed
  6. Tian B, Liu R, Xu T, et al. Modulating effects of Hericium erinaceus polysaccharides on the immune response by regulating gut microbiota in cyclophosphamide-treated mice. J Sci Food Agric 2023;103(6):3050-3064.

See these in context on the Lion's Mane Mushroom monograph →

Reishi Mushroom 17 references
  1. McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
  2. Tao J, Feng KY. Experimental and clinical studies on inhibitory effect of ganoderma lucidum on platelet aggregation. J Tongji Med Univ 1990;10:240-3. PubMed
  3. Singh AB, Gupta SK, Pereira BM, Prakash D. Sensitization to Ganoderma lucidum in patients with respiratory allergy in India. Clin Exp Allergy 1995;25:440-7.
  4. Lee SY, Rhee HM. Cardiovascular effects of mycelium extract of Ganoderma lucidum: inhibition of sympathetic outflow as a mechanism of its hypotensive action. Chem Pharm Bull (Tokyo) 1990;38:1359-64. PubMed
  5. Kwok Y, Ng KFJ, Li, CCF, et al. A prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of the platelet and global hemostatic effects of Ganoderma lucidum (Ling-Zhi) in healthy volunteers. Anesth Analg 2005;101:423-6. PubMed
  6. Wanmuang, H., Leopairut, J., Kositchaiwat, C., Wananukul, W., and Bunyaratvej, S. Fatal fulminant hepatitis associated with Ganoderma lucidum (Lingzhi) mushroom powder. J Med Assoc Thai. 2007;90(1):179-181.
  7. Seto, S. W., Lam, T. Y., Tam, H. L., Au, A. L., Chan, S. W., Wu, J. H., Yu, P. H., Leung, G. P., Ngai, S. M., Yeung, J. H., Leung, P. S., Lee, S. M., and Kwan, Y. W. Novel hypoglycemic effects of Ganoderma lucidum water-extract in obese/diabetic (+db/+db
  8. Chu, T. T., Benzie, I. F., Lam, C. W., Fok, B. S., Lee, K. K., and Tomlinson, B. Study of potential cardioprotective effects of Ganoderma lucidum (Lingzhi): results of a controlled human intervention trial. Br.J.Nutr. 2012;107(7):1017-1027.
  9. Jin, X., Ruiz, Beguerie J., Sze, D. M., and Chan, G. C. Ganoderma lucidum (Reishi mushroom) for cancer treatment. Cochrane.Database.Syst.Rev. 2012;6:CD007731.
  10. Kabir, Y., Kimura, S., and Tamura, T. Dietary effect of Ganoderma lucidum mushroom on blood pressure and lipid levels in spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHR). J Nutr Sci Vitaminol.(Tokyo) 1988;34(4):433-438. PubMed
  11. Kanmatsuse, K., Kajiwara, N., Hayashi, K., Shimogaichi, S., Fukinbara, I., Ishikawa, H., and Tamura, T. [Studies on Ganoderma lucidum. I. Efficacy against hypertension and side effects]. Yakugaku Zasshi 1985;105(10):942-947. PubMed
  12. Gao, Y., Lan, J., Dai, X., Ye, J., and Zhou, S. A Phase I/II Study of Ling Zhi Mushroom Ganoderma lucidum(W.Curt: Fr.) Lloyd (Aphyllophoromycetideae) Extract in Patients with Type II Diabetes Mellitus. International Journal of Medicinal Mushrooms 2004;6. DOI
  13. Jin H, Zhang G, Cao X, and et al. Treatment of hypertension by linzhi combined with hypotensor and its effects on arterial, arteriolar and capillary pressure and microcirculation. In: Niimi H, Xiu RJ, Sawada T, and et al. Microcirculatory Approach to Asi
  14. Klupp NL, Chang D, Hawke F, Kiat H, Cao H, Grant SJ, Bensoussan A. Ganoderma lucidum mushroom for the treatment of cardiovascular risk factors. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2015 Feb 17;2:CD007259. PubMed
  15. Zhao H, Zhang Q, Zhao L, Huang X, Wang J, Kang X. Spore Powder of Ganoderma lucidum Improves Cancer-Related Fatigue in Breast Cancer Patients Undergoing Endocrine Therapy: A Pilot Clinical Trial. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2012;2012:809614.
  16. Pazzi F, Adsuar JC, Domínguez-Muñoz FJ, García-Gordillo MA, Gusi N, Collado-Mateo D. Ganoderma lucidum effects on mood and health-related quality of life in women with fibromyalgia. Healthcare (Basel) 2020;8(4):520. PubMed
  17. Kogure T, Koiwai A, Fukushi D, et al. Hypereosinophilia with hepatic nodule formation caused by Ganoderma lucidum. Intern Med 2021;60(24):3897-3903.

See these in context on the Reishi Mushroom monograph →

Chaga 9 references
  1. Sun JE, Ao ZH, Lu ZM, et al. Antihyperglycemic and antilipidperoxidative effects of dry matter of culture broth of Inonotus obliquus in submerged culture on normal and alloxan-diabetes mice. J Ethnopharmacol 2008;118(1):7-13. PubMed
  2. Hyun KW, Jeong SC, Lee DH, et al. Isolation and characterization of a novel platelet aggregation inhibitory peptide from the medicinal mushroom, Inonotus obliquus. Peptides 2006;27(6):1173-8. PubMed
  3. Kim YO, Han SB, Lee HW, et al. Immuno-stimulating effect of the endo-polysaccharide produced by submerged culture of Inonotus obliquus. Life Sci 2005;77(19):2438-56. PubMed
  4. Kikuchi Y, Seta K, Ogawa Y, et al. Chaga mushroom-induced oxalate nephropathy. Clin Nephrol 2014;81(6):440-4. PubMed
  5. Lee S, Lee HY, Park Y, et al. Development of end stage renal disease after long-term ingestion of chaga mushroom: case report and review of literature. J Korean Med Sci. 2020;35(19):e122.
  6. Kwon O, Kim Y, Paek JH, et al. Chaga mushroom-induced oxalate nephropathy that clinically manifested as nephrotic syndrome: A case report. Medicine (Baltimore) 2022;101(10):e28997. PubMed
  7. Su L, Xin C, Yang J, et al. A polysaccharide from Inonotus obliquus ameliorates intestinal barrier dysfunction in mice with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Int J Biol Macromol 2022;214:312-323. PubMed
  8. Chen S, Ma Y, Li H, et al. Anti-diabetic e?ects of Inonotus obliquus extract in high fat diet combined streptozotocin-induced type 2 diabetic mice. Nutr Hosp 2022;39(6):1256-1263. PubMed
  9. Ye X, Wu K, Xu L, et al. Methanol extract of Inonotus obliquus improves type 2 diabetes mellitus through modifying intestinal flora. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2023;13:1103972. PubMed

See these in context on the Chaga monograph →

Poria Mushroom 3 references
  1. McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
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