CanPrev Reishi Full Spectrum combines two forms of reishi mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum) in one vegetable capsule: 250 mg of fruiting body extract and 200 mg of cultured mycelia. Used in Herbal Medicine to support the immune system. Each bottle holds 60 capsules, and the label dose is 1 capsule taken once or twice a day.
What CanPrev Reishi Full Spectrum is licensed for
It is licensed for sale by Health Canada and bears NPN 80125024. The licence also lists:
Used in Herbal Medicine as an adaptogen to help increase energy and resistance to stress (in case of mental and physical fatigue related to stress).
Used in Herbal Medicine as a liver tonic.
Source of fungal polysaccharides with immunomodulating properties.
Source of antioxidants.
What is in each capsule
Reishi, also sold under its Chinese name lingzhi, has a long record of use in traditional medicine across East Asia. CanPrev draws on two parts of the fungus for this capsule.
The first is the fruiting body, the cap and stem that you see above ground. It is concentrated as an 8:1 hot water and alcohol extract, so the 250 mg in each capsule matches 2,000 mg of dried fruiting body. The second is the mycelium, the web of thread-like filaments that spreads underneath and feeds the mushroom, at 200 mg per capsule. Putting both parts in one capsule is what CanPrev means by full spectrum.
The reishi is organically sourced, as printed on the front of the bottle. The only other ingredients are acacia gum, magnesium stearate and hypromellose, the plant-based material of the capsule shell. CanPrev lists it as vegan and GMO-free, with no gluten, dairy, soy, wheat, yeast, sugar, artificial colours, flavours, preservatives or animal products.
How it compares
Reishi Full Spectrum belongs to the same CanPrev mushroom range as Lion's Mane Full Spectrum, which also comes in a 60-capsule bottle. For a powder instead of a capsule, Vitasave carries CanPrev Myco10 in a 360 g tub. This one is the pick for shoppers who want reishi on its own, with the extract strength printed on the label.
How to take it
Adults 18 and over take 1 capsule once or twice a day, with food or a meal to avoid digestive upset. At 1 capsule a day a bottle lasts 60 days, or 30 days at 2.
Stop use if hypersensitivity or allergy occurs, and see a healthcare practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen. Keep the bottle out of reach of children. The full directions and cautions are under How to Take.
Who it suits
Adults who want reishi from both the fruiting body and the mycelium in a single vegan capsule, from an organic source, with a short ingredient list. The 1 or 2 capsule dose lets you start with one a day.
CanPrev Reishi Full Spectrum FAQ
How much reishi is in each capsule?
450 mg in total: 250 mg of 8:1 fruiting body extract, equal to 2,000 mg of dried fruiting body, plus 200 mg of cultured mycelia.
What does full spectrum mean here?
The capsule contains both parts of the mushroom, the fruiting body as an extract and the mycelium.
Should I take it with food?
Yes. The label says to take it with food or a meal to avoid digestive upset.
Is it vegan?
Yes. CanPrev lists it as vegan, and the capsule shell is plant-based.
Reishi (fruiting body, Ganoderma lucidum) 8:1 extract equivalent to 2000mg of dry fruiting body*
250mg
Reishi (cultured mycelia, Ganoderma lucidum)
200mg
Non-Medicinal Ingredients
Acacia gum, hypromellose, magnesium stearate.
Directions Adults (18 years and older) - Take 1 capsule, 1-2 times per day. Take with food/meal to avoid digestive upset
Cautions & Warnings Consult a healthcare practitioner if • symptoms persist or worsen. Stop use if • hypersensitivity/allergy occurs. Keep out of reach of children.
