Studies + Research + References

HORMONES + SKIN + SEXUAL HEALTH

Hormones

ESTROGEN: Kuniyoshi Shimizu, Ichiko Miyamoto, Jie Liu, Fumiko Konishi, Shoichiro Kumamoto & Ryuichiro Kondo, K. (2009, February 1). Estrogen-like activity of ethanol extract of Ganoderma lucidum - Journal of Wood Science. SpringerLink. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10086-008-0992-2?error=cookies_not_supported&code=521641f9-5f6d-4ab1-8753-27543f97d728

ESTROGEN: Vargas KG, Milic J, Zaciragic A, Wen KX, Jaspers L, Nano J, Dhana K, Bramer WM, Kraja B, van Beeck E, Ikram MA, Muka T, Franco OH. The functions of estrogen receptor beta in the female brain: A systematic review. Maturitas. 2016 Nov;93:41-57. doi: 10.1016/j.maturitas.2016.05.014. Epub 2016 Jun 4. PMID: 27338976.
ESTROGEN: Zhang DW, Wang ZL, Qi W, Zhao GY. The effects of Cordyceps sinensis phytoestrogen on estrogen deficiency-induced osteoporosis in ovariectomized rats. BMC Complement Altern Med. 2014 Dec 13;14:484. doi: 10.1186/1472-6882-14-484. PMID: 25496560; PMCID: PMC4302055.
ESTROGEN: Findlay JK, Liew SH, Simpson ER, Korach KS. Estrogen signaling in the regulation of female reproductive functions. Handb Exp Pharmacol. 2010;(198):29-35. doi: 10.1007/978-3-642-02062-9_2. PMID: 20839084; PMCID: PMC4778970.

MENOPAUSE: Medicinal mushrooms and menopause: All the benefits of Mycotherapy for women's well-being. Funghi Energia Salute. (n.d.). Retrieved November 7, 2022

SKIN HEALTH: Meirav Devash, Rebecca Norris, And Jennifer Hussein. (2021, September 16). The Benefits of Adding Snow Mushroom to Your Skin-Care Routine. Allure. https://www.allure.com/story/snow-mushroom-skin-care-benefits=

SKIN HEALTH: Pizzino G, Irrera N, Cucinotta M, Pallio G, Mannino F, Arcoraci V, Squadrito F, Altavilla D, Bitto A. Oxidative Stress: Harms and Benefits for Human Health. Oxid Med Cell Longev. 2017;2017:8416763. doi: 10.1155/2017/8416763. Epub 2017 Jul 27. PMID: 28819546; PMCID: PMC5551541.

SKIN HEALTH: Ma X, Yang M, He Y, Zhai C, Li C. A review on the production, structure, bioactivities and applications of Tremella polysaccharides. Int J Immunopathol Pharmacol. 2021 Jan-Dec;35:20587384211000541. doi: 10.1177/20587384211000541. PMID: 33858263; PMCID: PMC8172338.
SKIN HEALTH: Choi SY, Hur SJ, An CS, Jeon YJ, Jeon SM, Kim D, Lee SJ. Effect of mushroom extract on skin properties and hydration: a randomized clinical trial. J Korean Soc Food Sci Nutr. 2013;42(4):614-620. doi:10.3746/jkfn.2013.42.4.614

SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION: Jiraungkoorskul, Kanitta, and Wannee Jiraungkoorskul. “Review of Naturopathy of Medical Mushroom, Ophiocordyceps Sinensis, in Sexual Dysfunction.” Pharmacognosy reviews vol. 10,19 (2016): 1-5. doi:10.4103/0973-7847.176566

SEXUAL HEALTH: Deng-Bo Ji, Jia Ye,Chang-Ling Li, Yu-Hua Wang, Jiong Zhao, Shao-Qing Cai. (2008, September 19). Antiaging effect of Cordyceps sinensis extract. Wiley Online Library. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ptr.2576
SEXUAL HEALTH: Kusama K, Miyagawa M, Ota K, Kuwabara N, Saeki K, Ohnishi Y, Kumaki Y, Aizawa T, Nakasone T, Okamatsu S, Miyaoka H, Tamura K. Cordyceps militaris Fruit Body Extract Decreases Testosterone Catabolism and Testosterone-Stimulated Prostate Hypertrophy. Nutrients. 2020 Dec 26;13(1):50. doi: 10.3390/nu13010050. PMID: 33375244; PMCID: PMC7824671.
INFERTILITY: Li Y, Liang W, Han Y, Zhao W, Wang S, Qin C. Triterpenoids and Polysaccharides from Ganoderma lucidum Improve the Histomorphology and Function of Testes in Middle-Aged Male Mice by Alleviating Oxidative Stress and Cellular Apoptosis. Nutrients. 2022 Nov 9;14(22):4733. doi: 10.3390/nu14224733. PMID: 36432421; PMCID: PMC9696538.