Do Mushroom Capsules, Gummies, and Tinctures Differ in Efficacy?

Reishi supplements are extremely popular because of their purported advantages, but selecting the most appropriate form is bewildering. Capsules, gummies, and tinctures are on the market, but most buyers are not sure if the delivery system of these Reishi mushroom supplements affects potency and absorption. While all have the same basic compounds, they may vary in efficacy depending on bioavailability, extraction process, and rate of absorption. Let's explore the science behind the forms and determine if one is better. What are Reishi Mushroom Extracts? Reishi mushrooms hold bioactive metabolites like triterpenes, polysaccharides, and beta-glucans with demonstrated potential activity. These metabolites are, however, locked within the chitinous cell walls of the mushroom, and extraction needs to be performed prior to their absorption. The principal extraction methods are: · Hot water extraction – Best for polysaccharides, very common in capsules and tinctures. ·...