Nature's Answer Reishi Ganoderma 500 mg, Immune Function, 90 Capsules

What is Nature's Answer Reishi

Nature's Answer Reishi is a reishi mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum) whole-plant supplement in vegetarian capsules. Each capsule has 500 mg and the box has 90 vegetarian capsules. The front of the box calls it «Supports Healthy Immune Function*». It also says «Vegan» and «Gluten-Free».

In short: per the box, take one capsule per day, or as desired, with food or water. At 1 capsule a day, the 90-capsule box lasts 90 days. It costs $24.80, about $0.28 per capsule. Free shipping in Puerto Rico on orders from $35, or pick it up at our store in Galería Paseos.

What is Nature's Answer reishi for?

Per the front of the box, Nature's Answer reishi «Supports Healthy Immune Function*». The box calls it a «Full Spectrum Herb» and says «Tested & Verified for Quality»; the panel says the reishi is from the whole plant («whole plant»). The asterisk (*) refers to the FDA statement at the end.

The box also says:

• «A Trusted, Ethical, Family-Owned and Operated Business Since 1972».
• «We Follow Good Manufacturing Practices, Our Facility is cGMP Certified».
• «Over 100 Quality Control Checkpoints in Every Bottle».
• «Vertically Integrated: Allows For The Highest Quality at The Best Possible Price».
• «Proudly Based In The USA... Responsibly and With Love».
• «Advanced Botanical Fingerprint Technology®», the method the brand uses to compare each raw material with its reference samples; the box states the product is «authentic, safe, effective, holistically balanced®».

What each capsule contains

The capsule is vegetable cellulose, not gelatin.

How do you take reishi capsules?

The box says: «As a dietary supplement, take one (1) capsule per day, or as desired, with food or water». With 90 capsules per box, at 1 a day it lasts 90 days.

Cautions on the box

These are the warnings printed on the box, copied in full:

• «WARNING: Keep Out of Reach of Children.»
• «Do not use if safety seal is damaged or missing.»
• «If you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medications, planning any medical procedure or have a medical condition, consult with your healthcare practitioner before use.»
• «Store in a cool, dry place.»
• Sticker on the side of the box: «Prop. 65 Warning for California Residents. WARNING: Consuming this product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/food.»

Where to buy reishi (ganoderma) in Puerto Rico and how much is it?

At Borinquen Natural, Nature's Answer Reishi is $24.80 for 90 capsules: about $0.28 per capsule. Free shipping in Puerto Rico on orders from $35, or pick it up at our store in Galería Paseos.

Other reishi options in the store: Om Mushroom Organic Reishi, 90 capsules, Nature's Way Echinacea, Astragalus and Reishi, 100 capsules and Bravo Tea Reishi Tea, 20 tea bags.

Frequently asked questions

Are reishi and ganoderma the same? Yes: the box says «Reishi Mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum)». Ganoderma lucidum is the scientific name of the reishi mushroom.

Is it vegan? Yes: the front of the box says «Vegan» and «Gluten-Free», and the capsule is vegetable cellulose.

How long does one box last? 90 days, if you take 1 capsule a day as the box says.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.