Used for more than two millennia in Asia, Reishi grows throughout the world, primarily on hardwood trees, and is well known for supporting general wellness and vitality. It is the number one selling mushroom in the world.

Ganoderma lucidum, better known under its Japanese name 'Reishi' (China: Ling Zhi, Japan: Mannentake; Sawaitake) is probably the best known of all mushrooms, with a recorded history that spans over 2000 years. Reishi was used in ancient China as the most important part of Fu Zheng therapy. Until cultivation made this mushroom available to everyone (from 1971 onwards) its use was limited to the rich and privileged members of Asian society, due to the rarity and the high price of high quality natural Reishi.

Reishi Primo is a dual extracted and highly concentrated red Reishi fruiting body extract. It has been optimised for the compounds that make Reishi worth considering: triterpenes and beta-glucan.

Uses:

• Supports a healthy cardiovascular system*
• Overall wellness support*
• Supports the immune system, whether it is over-active or under-active*

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We recommend that you consult with a Traditional Chinese Medical practitioner, physician, or veterinarian before using any products or if you have any questions regarding your health or the health of your pet.

Directions:
As a daily dietary supplement: 1 serving daily (adult below the age of 50); 2 servings daily in case you're older.
To support the immune system during immune-compromising treatments: 2 or 3 servings daily.
The product should be taken with water or another liquid (not in smoothies !) on an empty stomach, at least 30 min. before meals. Capsules are easy to open (just pull them apart) and you can dissolve the extract powder that's inside in warm water if preferred. We recommend to take the extract together with some vitamin C.
Store at room temperature, dark and dry.

Ingredients:
For one serving (2 capsules @ 300 mg**) the main specifications are as follows:

• over 9.4% triterpenes
• over 16% beta-glucans
• over 1.8% polyphenols

Capsules 100% HPMC (cellulose suitable for vegans and vegetarians)

Reishi Primo is a dual extracted and highly concentrated red Reishi fruiting body extract. It has been optimised for the compounds that make Reishi worth considering: triterpenes and beta-glucan.
This product was processed in compliance with the following pharmaceutical standards: ISO 9001:2008; HACCP, cGMP. It is also Halal, Koosjer, USDA organic (EcoCert)

Contents:
120 capsules
**100% Red Reishi fruiting bodies, extracted using hot water and alcohol(cultivated on wood logs ('duanwood').
No fillers or additives, GMO-free, non-irradiated. This product does not contain allergens.

General guidelines:
This product does not contain toxins, psychotropic substances or other harmful substances. It is not addictive. It is not possible to overdose and there are no harmful side effects. In general it can be used together with other medication and will not affect the intended effect of that medication. Also see below.

The product should be taken with water or another liquid (not in smoothies!) together with food.
If immune support is the main goal, you should take the product on an empty stomach, at least 30 min. before meals.
If you do not want to consume the capsules: they are easy to open (just pull them apart) and you can dissolve the extract powder that's inside in warm water.
We recommend to take the extract together with some vitamin C this improves the absorption of betaglucan in particular and therefore the therapeutic potential.

Warnings:
Do not use when on immune-suppressing medication, e.g. after an organ transplant. This extract's immune-modulating properties can act against the medication, so do not use this extract if you are using this type of medicine.

Some research indicates that Reishi should not be used in case of hormone related breast cancer, later research states the exact opposite. Please take this into account before taking the product in case of breast cancer.

Better NOT mix with lactose-containing products such as milk lactose will bind to the polyphenols, rendering them useless.

For people that are highly susceptible to swings in blood sugar levels (usually the same people that have problems with alcohol and caffeine): mushroom extracts can have an effect on blood sugar levels. People using insulin (such as diabetics) might have to adjust their medication. There are reports stating that taking mushroom extracts can cause of feeling of fatigue or dizziness in these cases because blood sugar levels are too low. Taking the product together with some sugar-containing beverage (such as freshly squeezed juice also contains vitamin C (!)) might help.

Since the effect on pregnant and breastfeeding women has never been researched, we recommend against using mushroom extracts in these situations.

General Cautions:
Keep away from children.
This product has not been evaluated by the FDA. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
We highly recommend that you consult with a Traditional Chinese Medical practitioner or physician before taking any products or if you have any questions regarding your health.