The overall rating for ganoderma lucidum is 1 out of 3 meaning there is little if any evidence that this supplement does what it claims to do. Using this supplement will not lead to positive results.

Table of Contents

  1. Simple Report
  2. Detailed Report
  3. Overall Effectiveness Rating
  4. Research Rating
  5. Products Containing Ganoderma Lucidum
  6. Claim Ratings
  7. References

Ganoderma Lucidum Simple Report

  • Supplement: Ganoderma Lucidum
  • Supplement Category: plant and food extracts
  • Number of Products Containing Ganoderma Lucidum: 29
  • Effectiveness Rating: 1 out of 3
  • Research Rating: 23 (above 80 indicates sufficient research)
  • Number of Studies: 2
  • Number of Claims: 6

Ganoderma Lucidum Detailed Report

Overall Effectiveness Rating

The overall effectiveness rating for ganoderma lucidum is 1 out of 3. This rating means there is little to no evidence to back the supplement's use. Using this supplement will not lead to positive results. Note, this effectiveness rating is for ganoderma lucidum as a whole; there are also individual ratings for the claims below.

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Research Rating for Ganoderma Lucidum

There are 2 studies in the database on ganoderma lucidum; the research rating is 23. A score above 80 means the effectiveness rating for this supplement is reliable. A score under 80 means there is insufficient evidence to ensure a reliable effectiveness rating. Note, this research rating is for ganoderma lucidum as a whole; there are also individual ratings for the claims below.

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Products Containing Ganoderma Lucidum

Products Names Amount of Ganoderma Lucidum
DNA Dispatch Amount not listed.
SWFT Immunity Support Amount not listed.
Anabolic State Elite 300mg
Shield Immunity Plus 100mg
Defrag 500mg
Full list of all 29 products containing Ganoderma Lucidum.

Claim Ratings

The overall ratings above are an average of the individual claim ratings below. Individual claims may have higher or lower ratings compared to the supplement's overall rating. For example, some supplements may have excellent backing for one claim, but be completely useless for another. Click on a claim below for more information.

Body Composition (weight, muscle, body fat) Claims Effectiveness Rating Research Rating
decrease body fat

Performance Claims Effectiveness Rating Research Rating
improve cardiovascular endurance
improve cycling performance
decrease fatigue
increase strength

Recovery Claims Effectiveness Rating Research Rating
improve recovery

References

Title of Study
Effect of Thirty Days Supplementation of Standardized lingzhi Extract on Aerobic, Anaerobic and Strength Parameters in Trained Athletes
Effects of a Commercial Supplement of Ophiocordyceps sinensis and Ganoderma lucidum on Physiological Responses to Maximal Exercise in Healthy Young Participants