Research Keyword: Ganoderma lingzhi

Ganoderma lingzhi (Reishi Mushroom)-Induced Acute Liver Injury in the Setting of Alcohol Use: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

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A 47-year-old man developed severe liver inflammation after consuming Reishi mushroom powder while drinking large amounts of vodka over three days. Although Reishi mushrooms are commonly promoted as healthy supplements, in this case the combination with alcohol caused his liver enzymes to spike dangerously high. The patient recovered after hospital treatment, but the case highlights that even natural supplements can be harmful, especially when combined with alcohol. This raises concerns that more research is needed on how mushroom supplements interact with other substances people consume.

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Heat Treatment of Reishi Medicinal Mushroom (Ganoderma lingzhi) Basidiocarp Enhanced Its β-glucan Solubility, Antioxidant Capacity and Lactogenic Properties

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This study shows that heating dried Reishi mushrooms at 150°C for 20 minutes improves their health benefits. The heat treatment increases antioxidant compounds, makes the beneficial β-glucans more available, and enhances prebiotic effects that feed good gut bacteria while suppressing harmful bacteria. These findings suggest that properly heated Reishi mushroom products could be more effective as functional food ingredients without losing their medicinal properties.

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