10 Benefits of Reishi
Reishi Benefit #5: Neuroprotective Properties
One study showed the neuroprotective properties of reishi. In one study, three groups of rats were administered with different doses of the reishi spore. Doses of 2.0, 4.0, and 8.0 of it were injected every day for 3 weeks.
After the administration of the spore, rats were introduced to a brain altering agent that causes changes to the genetic makeup of the rat. In the rats which were not given spore doses, significant brain impairments were noted. The rats which were injected with the spore were protected from many of the damage seen in the non-injected mice, such as memory loss, and loss of cognitive function. These findings indicate the mushroom may have protective affects against Alzheimer’s and dementia.
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