The Beneficial Effects of Ganoderma lucidum on Cardiovascular and Metabolic Disease Risk
- Author: mycolabadmin
- 2021-08-31
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Summary
This research examines how the medicinal mushroom Ganoderma lucidum (Lingzhi) can help prevent and treat heart and metabolic diseases. This traditional medicine has shown promise in addressing various cardiovascular risk factors, potentially offering a natural approach to maintaining heart and metabolic health.
Impacts on everyday life:
• Provides a natural option for supporting heart health
• Offers potential alternative or complementary treatment for metabolic conditions
• Demonstrates the continuing relevance of traditional medicines in modern healthcare
• Could lead to more accessible and natural treatment options for common health conditions
• Helps validate traditional Asian medicine practices in modern scientific context
Background
Various herbal medicines are thought to be useful in managing cardiometabolic disease and its risk factors. Ganoderma lucidum (Curtis) P. Karst. (Ganodermataceae), also known as Lingzhi, has received considerable attention for various indications, including some related to the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular and metabolic disease by ameliorating major cardiovascular risk factors.
Objective
This review examines the major studies of the whole plant, plant extract, and specific active compounds isolated from G. lucidum in relation to the main risk factors for cardiometabolic disease.
Results
Conclusion
- Published in:Pharmaceutical Biology,
- Study Type:Review,
- Source: 10.1080/13880209.2021.1969413