Reishi mushroom have potential anticancer properties and can lead to the death of cancer cells.  Some research has also investigated if reishi could be beneficial for prostate and colorectal cancer due to its effects on inflammation and certain signaling pathways involved in cancer development. Reishi mushrooms can affect the genes in white blood cells, which are critical parts of your immune system. They may also alter inflammation pathways in white blood cells.
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