Why when the antiaging and cellular oxidation therapies enter the scene, it is essential to talk about Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum)? This ‘Elixir de Vida’ or ‘Secret of Eternal Youth’ Not only fascinates scientists who investigate their bioactive compounds daily. Now, we discover, thanks to the first program of ‘Two days and one night’, which Sergio Dalma and Susana Griso consume it every day.
Last week Susana Griso premiered ‘two days and one night’, a new interview program in which the presenter sneaks into the intimacy of relevant figures of the political, social and cultural landscape during a weekend to learn about her day to day and discover new aspects about the most personal sphere of the interviewee.
In this format in which the journalist seeks total complicity, Sergio Dalma, the first guest of ‘two days and one night’, confessed to follow anti -aging therapies in which emotional and nutritional aspects were worked through the figure of a coach. As an example, he detailed the morning habits that are now part of his day to day. Sergio Dalma "loves" natural products and reishi - "a mushroom that is wonderful" -, collagen, magnesium, Echinacea, among others, are part of their antioxidant ritual. In relation to Reishi, Susana Griso pointed out "I also took it."
In this way, interviewer and interviewee add to the list of celebrities who have already publicly recognized Reishi. Among them, Pablo Motos, Imanol Arias or the very Kim Kardashian.
Why do they choose Reishi?
The question is addressed to the doctor responsible for the Hifas mycotherapy consultation da terra, Dr. Ricardo Sánchez, who citing the bibliographic references he handles, says that «the fungus reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) It is consumed more for its properties of medicinal interest than by its nutritional value, being well known and consumed by its antioxidant effects and action against free radicals ».
As he adds, "their actions are traditionally known in relation to the increase in longevity and improvement in health in general." Specifically, «the hydroalcoholic extract of Ganoderma lucidum (Formulation base Mico-Rei), which combines anti -inflammatory and analgesic activities, improves the general state of the patient "and favors rest" increasing the total sleep time. " Reishi also has an effect on the emotional state, "helps a better stress management." There are studies that evaluate the antidepressant and anxiolytic effect of Reishi, so it can be considered the natural relaxant and recommended complement to maintain serenity and calm.When we talk about Reishi extract, we refer to a high concentrate of the bioactive compounds of the fungus. The extract is the byproduct of the fungus used in most studies carried out to evaluate its therapeutic action. To talk about minor concentrations of active ingredients we use the term ‘dust’, in this case referring to an average concentration of active ingredients (more than dehydrated mushrooms, but less than the extract). In the case of Reishi, for example, 15 kg of Reishi dust is necessary to obtain 1 kg of extract. This high concentration allows significantly reducing the recommended daily dose of Reishi nutraceutics. While the usual dose of dust is 6-9 capsules/tablets, extract is 1-2 capsules.
Reishi antioxidant capacity
Although Reishi's origin and use are in the Far East, research on their antioxidant capacity is closer than ever. In Hifas da Terra, in collaboration with the Department of Chemical Engineering of the University of Vigo (Uvigo), we have analyzed the antioxidant capacity of Mico-Serum and Mico-Serum Treatment, both made with Hifas Da Terra Reishi extract. Both Sérums prove to be on the podium of antiaging cosmetics.