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ReishiMax™
ReishiMax™ is a dietary supplement, formulated to
provide long-term nutritional support for a healthy
immune system.
This mushroom has the effect of enhancing our body’s
natural resistance and physical well being, resulting in
optimum health and longevity.
Reishi
Reishi, also known as Lingzhi, is one of the most valued
herbal products in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).
Reishi’s earliest herbal remedies were recorded between the
years of 206 B.C. and 8 A.D.
Reishi
Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) mushroom
is a fungus occurring as a shelf-like form
on the sides of trees and stumps in
densely wooded mountains with high
humidity and low light.
The spores of Reishi have such
tough outer husks that
germination is next to
impossible, which accounts for
its rarity.
Reishi
In 1971, Yukio Naoi, a researcher of the Kyoto University
in Japan, successfully developed the artificial cultivation of
Reishi, which resulted in mass production of Reishi.
Reishi
There are 62 types of Reishi, of which six are most
common:
RED
BLUE
YELLOW
BLACK
WHITE
PURPLE
Pharmanex has chosen to use RED Reishi in ReishiMax™
because it can produce the highest quality extract and has
been subject to the most scientific evaluation.
Reishi
These highly active substances are the essence of Reishi.
They are the reproductive cells that are released at
maturity.
Reishi spores are protected by an extremely hard shell
which prevents us from optimally absorbing the actives.
ReishiMax™
ReishiMax™ is standardized to the highest level of actives
available in a Reishi extract:
• 6% triterpenes
• 13.5% polysaccharides
ReishiMax™ contains a 1% extract of 100% cracked
spores!
Other components of Reishi include nucleosides, proteins,
unsaturated fatty acids, vitamins, amino acids, and
minerals.
Reishi Spores
The unseen microscopic oval spores come from
the top of the mushroom at maturity (4–5 months
of cultivation).
The “Cracked Spore” technology softens and breaks open
the shell of Reishi spores so that the potent active
ingredients can be extracted.
Benefits and Features
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Provides long-term nutritional support for a healthy
immune system
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Support healthy immune system function and
stimulation of immune cell proliferation
Healthy Immune Function
A recently conducted comparative study showed
that ReishiMax™ helped to enhance immune
function.
Change in Serum Immunoglobulin G
Change in PHA-Induced Secretion of
Splenocyte IL-2
5000
Placebo
1.170
2.925
ReishiMax
0.585 (g/kg)
Other
Reishi
1000
0.585
1.170
2.925
p=0.119
0.585
0.0
2000
+799%
0.2
+15%
0.4
+27%
0.6
3000
+822%
0.8
p<0.001 by ANOVA
4000
+405%
1.0
+25%; p=0.008
1.2
Splenocyte IL-2 (pg/ml)
p<0.01 by ANOVA
1.4
+25%
Serum IgG (mg/ml)
1.6
0
Placebo
ReishiMax
0.585 (g/kg)
Other
Reishi
Clinical Studies
According to the results of animal and in vitro studies,
ReishiMax™ has been demonstrated to :
• stimulate the formation of antibodies
• stimulate the ability of proliferation of immune cells
• modulate the function of Natural Killer Cells
ReishiMax™ is intended for adults who wish to
maintain a healthy immune system.
Competitive Advantage
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Highest level of actives on the market
Organically grown, natural log cultivation without
pesticides, heavy metals or unwanted debris
Uses RED Reishi
Cracked spores
Involves animal studies
Pharmanex 6S process
Health food license granted for ReishiMax™ by
Taiwan Department of Health
Natural Log Cultivation
Recommended Usage
Take twice daily with meals:
• 1 capsule each time for health maintenance
• 2 capsules each time for immune modulation