It seems people will go all sorts of lengths in order to stop the aging process. In fact, many will opt for dangerous anti-aging surgeries, or even  anti-aging synthetic drugs.  In the long run, these procedures and drugs are actually detrimental towards ones long term health.

Luckily, there is a way to achieve youth without harming your body in the process.

Reishi Mushroom Promotes Beautiful and Radiant Skin

Many are unaware, but the skin is actually an organ!  As a matter of fact, it’s the largest organ  of the human body.  For this reason, the skin needs to be nourished just like every other organ in the human body.  The best way to do this is from the inside out!

Reishi Mushroom contains a specific acid called ganoderic acid.  Scientist have discovered that this acid helps improve skin conditions such as acne and eczema (1)

If you’re wondering if Reishi should be taken internally or applied to the problematic skin area, the answer is both!  However, Traditional Chinese Medicine always used Reishi internally and not externally.

Anti-Aging Properties

Reishi is notorious for extending life span and restoring a persons youth.  In fact, Reishi contains a whole host beneficial compounds.  These compounds include polysaccharides, beta-glucans, triterpenoids and beneficial acids.

These compounds all work together in order to produce a powerful anti-aging effect on the body.  A recent study involving mice containing tumors showed an extension in lifespan when given a Reishi Mushroom extract (2).

Reishi provides powerful immune modulating effects on the body.   As a result, when a persons immune system is working effectively they protect themselves form age related disease.

This is why Reishi is the cornerstone in Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Reishi Promotes Healthy Hair and Nails

Those suffering from hair issues can benefit greatly from taking Reishi regularly.  This is because reishi helps balance blood sugar levels(3).  When blood sugar levels spike and drop, this causes hormonal disturbances within the body.  These hormonal disturbances often result in hair issues.

Furthermore, Reishi is a powerful 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor.  Men suffering from hair loss is often a result from too much testosterone converting into DHT (Dihydrotestosterone)(4).

5-alpha-reductase is an enzyme responsible for the production of testosterone to DHT.  When males (and women) take a Reishi extract, they block the conversion of testosterone to DHT.  This is because the enzyme 5-alpha-reductase will be blocked, thus blocking the production of DHT.

Nail growth and nail hardness can also improve due to Reishi unique ability to modulate the immune system and balance the hormones.  This in return will result in a more efficient body, thus producing stronger hair and nails.

A Potent Anti-Inflammatory

Scientist are in awe at Reishi’s ability to improve inflammatory conditions.  Although the mechanism of action is still not well understood, they believe the anti-inflammatory benefits stem from Reishi’s immune modulating effects on the body.

Those suffering from inflammatory conditions such as arthritis or chronic pain, had great improvements upon taking a Reishi extract (5).

With all that said, the benefits of Reishi are endless.  Those looking for anti-aging solutions, should deeply consider reishi mushroom.  Their body will thank them.