What is modern science revealing about Ganoderma spores ?

That they support apoptosis (normal cell death) and cell renewal and thereby sustain a healthy balance of cell numbers – read recent research from the US and China. Studies are also showing that they can stimulate immune cell- killing of wrongly proliferated cells.

Can I take Ganoderma spores prophylactically?

Yes, definitely, to build and maintain a strong immune system, especially targeted to the health of your cells. This is particularly important if you have had serious health issues.  In China, Ganoderma is known as ‘the king of Chinese medicine’, and doctors encourage taking the spores prophylactically to ‘have a long and healthy life’.

What is the difference between the Ganoderma (reishi) mushroom supplement and the spore supplement?

Ganoderma spores have 75x greater efficacy than the reishi mushroom body. And, it takes 1,000 kg of Ganoderma mushrooms to extract just 1kg of spores, which is also why it is cheaper to buy the mushroom which is much less effective as a supplement.  Purespores Ganoderma spores contain no fillers, no broken or dead spores, no mushroom fragments.

Are there any side-effects ?

There are no reported side-effects. Purespores Ganoderma is a pure, living and natural product isolated from an edible mushroom, and is non toxic.

What are ‘broken spores’ ?

They are spores that have been mechanically ruptured, so that the contents escape. Broken spores allow  easier absorption in the body,  but they have to be consumed quickly and anyway within hours of being broken unless preserved in the cold, or they die and lose much of their therapeutic effect.

Why is Purespores Ganoderma not in capsules ?

Because it would be necessary to take 10 capsules at a time. Also because Purespores products are fresh and filtered, putting them into capsules would introduce impurities and possibly contamination. We have them in a sterile container.
It also should be noted that capsules take up a large space in a container – which translate to less spores (less of the medicinal herb).  Read the label carefully for the exact amount of product in the container.

Why take Purespores Ganoderma instead of cheaper ones?

Because not all spore products are created equal! Here (see above pictures) is a microscope picture of Purespores Ganoderma (on the left) and one of the “spores” products currently being sold on the web (on the right). The picture on the right is of one of the Ganoderma products selling in the UK and in the US, even though labeled as “100% wild spores”. We could not find live spores in these products – but massive amounts of fibers and fillers.  A simple microscope test can determine this.

How do I take Purespores Ganoderma?

By mixing into a small amount of warm water (there is a mild taste of mushroom) on an empty stomach and half an hour before eating or drinking. Take 2 level teaspoons twice a day or for prophylactic use, take 1 level teaspoon twice a day. One bottle should last 3 or 6 weeks, respectively.