The following is a guide, you may want to discuss usage with your health care professional.
Reishi Dosage
- For general well-being and sleep 1000mg-2000mg per day
- For targeting the immune system and recovery from exercise: 3000mg-5000mg per day
Reishi mushroom has most often been used by adults in doses of 1400-5400 mg by mouth daily, usually in divided doses.
Reishi Benefit Summary
Reishi mushroom extracts have a long history in traditional Eastern medicine, potentially offering benefits like boosting the immune system, reducing stress, improving sleep, and supporting heart health.
- Immune Support
- Better sleep
- Recovery after exercise
Precautions
Reishi has the potential to interact with anti-platelet (above 3 grams per day), anti-diabetic, and anti-hypertension medications. Those with known clotting disorders or planned surgeries should speak with their healthcare provider before starting or continuing reishi supplementation. Reishi mushrooms can enhance the immune system, so for those on immunosuppressants, this becomes relevant.
Pregnant women: should avoid taking Reishi. Reishi supplements have not been studied extensively in clinical trials involving pregnant women, leaving experts to suggest avoidance for safety reasons.
Diabetes: Reishi has been known to lower blood sugars. Care must be taken when used by diabetics.