TimingReishi Mushroom
Best before bed
When to take Reishi Mushroom
Evening or before bed
Reishi is a medicinal mushroom used for calm, sleep and immunity. Many people take it in the evening.
Best time in your day
- Wake
- Workout
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Evening
- Workout
- Dinner
- Walk
- Bed
- When
- Evening or before bed
- Food
- With or without food
- Typical dose
- 1–3 g extract per day
How to take it
- 1Pick a fruiting body extract
- 2Take it in the evening
- 3Use it daily for 4–8 weeks
- 4Stop 2 weeks before surgery
Watch out
Rare liver toxicity has been reported. Avoid it in pregnancy.
Keep apart from
- Blood thinners
- Blood pressure medication
- Immunosuppressants
- Diabetes medication
Common questions
Is it sedating?
It's calming, not strongly sedating.
Can I drink reishi tea?
Yes; it's bitter.
Is it good for immunity?
It's studied for immune modulation.
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