"(Mushroom)" Reishi Increases Testosterone Levels (animal Study, 2018)

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Interesting that the lower dose worked better: 150 mg per Kg vs 300 mg per Kg.
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Isn't reishi estrogenic as well? Maybe we could use it with an aromatase inhibitor.
 

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I don't know if it is estrogenic there are so many misunderstandings and claims that I'm very confused of.

You are correct, the studies are conflicting and contridictory... I found these two.
Estrogen-like activity of ethanol extract of Ganoderma lucidum

An Update on Plant Derived Anti-Androgens
For the above study:
That study found that reishi mushrooms significantly reduced levels of 5-alpha reductase, preventing conversion of testosterone into the more potent DHT.
 
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You are correct, the studies are conflicting and contridictory... I found these two.
Estrogen-like activity of ethanol extract of Ganoderma lucidum

An Update on Plant Derived Anti-Androgens
For the above study:
That study found that reishi mushrooms significantly reduced levels of 5-alpha reductase, preventing conversion of testosterone into the more potent DHT.
Mushroom consumption significantly lowers risk of prostate cancer in Japan - human study / meta-review [09-2019] : MedicinalMycology
 

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