Lingzhi helps with weight loss! Chang Gung Research Published in International Journal

The traditional Chinese medicine Lingzhi can not only enhance immunity, but domestic research shows that Lingzhi can also help lose weight! A joint study by Chang Gung University and Chang Gung Biotech Corporation found that Ganoderma lucidum can change the intestinal flora environment, thereby preventing obesity and reducing weight. It was also the first time that "weight-loss bacteria" were discovered in the intestines. This groundbreaking research finding has been published in the renowned international journal Nature Communications.

Studies have found that Ganoderma lucidum extract can prevent obesity and help lose weight! (Photo/Taken from Daily Mail)

Most people are familiar with Ganoderma lucidum. In ancient China, it was believed that Ganoderma lucidum could prolong life and was regarded as a magical herb. Therefore, Ganoderma lucidum also has a mysterious color. In fact, the therapeutic effects of Ganoderma lucidum are scientifically based. Studies have confirmed that the fucose component in Ganoderma lucidum can effectively inhibit tumors, while triterpenoid compounds can regulate immune function.

Experiments show that eating Lingzhi can reduce body weight by nearly 20%

In addition to these known benefits, the research team of Professor Lai Xinzhi of the Department of Medical Biotechnology and Laboratory Medicine of Chang Gung University and Chang Gung Biotech Corporation have conducted research on the weight loss effect of Ganoderma lucidum. The research team used obese mice with "three highs" (high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and high blood lipids) as experimental subjects and divided them into 6 groups. The first group had a normal diet and did not eat Ganoderma lucidum, the second group had a normal diet but ate Ganoderma lucidum, the third group ate a high-fat diet and did not eat Ganoderma lucidum, and the fourth, fifth, and sixth groups also ate a high-fat diet but with different concentrations of Ganoderma lucidum.

Experiments have found that Ganoderma lucidum can change intestinal flora and help achieve weight loss!

After three months of the experiment, it was found that the last three groups of mice that ate a high-fat diet and Ganoderma lucidum had lost 11% to 18% of their body weight. The higher the concentration of Ganoderma lucidum consumed, the more significant the effect. Professor Lai Xinzhi said that Ganoderma lucidum extract can achieve weight loss effects by adjusting intestinal bacteria. Studies have confirmed that eating Ganoderma lucidum can prevent obesity and reduce weight.

Accidental discovery of the obesity fungus Ganoderma lucidum helps prevent obesity

On the other hand, this study also unexpectedly discovered that after consuming Ganoderma lucidum, the number of anaerobes of a type of Gram-negative bacteria in the intestines will increase, which can help make the intestinal bacteria more complete and the barrier stronger, thereby preventing a large amount of toxins from entering the blood through the intestines and causing obesity. The mechanism of action of this bacterium has been confirmed for the first time through research and is temporarily named "weight loss bacteria" and is still being verified.

500 million people in the world are obese, and European scholars welcome new research on traditional Chinese medicine

In response to this study, the British Daily Mail reported that the high prevalence of obesity is a great threat to public health. There are about 500 million obese people in the world and 1.4 billion people are overweight. Professor Colin Hill, a microbiologist at University College Cork in Ireland, said that microorganisms do play a key role in controlling weight gain and loss, and it is exciting that traditional Chinese medicines are once again being studied by modern science.