Is reishi mushroom safe during pregnancy?

Pregnant women can eat Reishi(Ganoderma lucidum) mushroom supplements appropriately during pregnancy, which is good for both the body and the fetus.

Reishi Ganoderma lucidum is a nourishing traditional Chinese medicine that is non-toxic and has high medicinal value. Its main nutrients include Ganoderma peptides, Ganoderma polysaccharides, Ganoderma triterpenoids, and 16 kinds of amino acids.

Benefits of reishi mushroom in pregnancy

Consuming Ganoderma lucidum for pregnant women has the following benefits for the body:

1. Benefit the fetus growth: Reishi mushroom can not only relax the uterine muscles and prevent excessive contraction of the uterus, but also has the effect of stabilizing the fetus. Appropriate consumption in early pregnancy can protect the fetus, and promote better growth and development of the fetus. Reishi nutrition is also beneficial to the brain development of the fetus.
2. Nourish the body: Reishi mushroom is rich in nutrients. It contains amino acids, minerals, vitamins, etc., which pregnant women need. It is a nourishing healthcare supplement.
3. Improve immunity: Reishi is a nutritious food. Consuming Ganoderma lucidum can enhance people’s physical fitness and has the effect of strengthening the body. Because women’s bodies are more sensitive after pregnancy, taking some Ganoderma supplements can enhance the body’s resistance. Reduce the possibility of germs invading the body. In addition, Ganoderma lucidum has certain anti-tumor effects and can improve the body’s immunity after consumption.
4. Relieve insomnia, dizziness and fatigue: Pregnant women may experience anxiety, irritability, and insomnia due to early pregnancy reactions and other reasons. Ganoderma lucidum has the effect of nourishing blood, calming down, soothing nerves, and protecting the liver and stomach. It can relieve insomnia and dizziness during pregnancy. It also has a certain relieving effect on fatigue and palpitations.
5. Prevent pregnancy diabetes and hypertension:  Reishi mushroom extract can improve myocardial blood circulation. It can improve the immunity of pregnant women and regulate blood pressure and blood sugar. Moderate consumption by pregnant women can effectively prevent high blood pressure and high blood sugar during pregnancy.

Attentions

• Don’t overdose on reishi supplements during pregnancy

When eating reishi mushroom during pregnancy, pay attention not to overdose on it. Otherwise, it will have side effects and increase the burden on the body. You’d better not eat Ganoderma lucidum supplements in the late pregnancy period. Because Ganoderma is both a supplement and a medicine. If you eat too many nutritional supplements when the fetus is about to be born, it may aggravate pregnant women to get heat and is not conducive to childbirth.

• Do not take reishi with stimulating food

Don’t take reishi together with stimulating foods, such as cayenne, red pepper. Otherwise it will stimulate the intestines and stomach, and affect the absorption and digestion of nutrients. Finally it will reduce the nutritional value of reishi mushroom.

• Avoid buying fakes

Because reishi mushroom is widely recognized by people and hot sale in the market. There are currently fake reishi with its supplement on the market. Here we recommend that if you want to buy reishi supplements, you should purchase them from a reliable supplier to ensure quality and efficacy.

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• Don’t eat expired Reishi

Expired Reishi Ganoderma lucidum mushroom cannot be taken. After the reishi expires, its nutritional content will change, its medicinal properties will reduce, and there will also be obvious quality issues such as mold.

If you eat moldy reishi mushroom, you may experience side effects, such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting. In severe cases, poisoning may occur, resulting in reactions such as dizziness and headache.

• Store reishi properly

Reishi mushroom has a certain shelf life. Under normal circumstances, after picking, the fresh reishi mushroom needs to be stored in a dry, ventilated, and temperature-friendly environment. And attention to protect the Reishi against mildew and bugs.

Generally, the shelf life of Reishi mushroom is 3 to 4 years. If placed in a humid environment for a long time, its shelf life will be shortened to only 2 to 3 years. Therefore, the efficacy of reishi will gradually decrease if overdue.