Evaluation of Some Active Nutrients, Biological Compounds and Health Benefits of Reishi Mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum)

Abstract

Background and Objective: Ganoderma lucidum, a therapeutic mushroom, its extract holds several bioactive compounds include polysaccharides, triterpenes, peptidoglycans are the three main physiologically active ingredients in G. lucidum. Triterpenoids and polysaccharides are the prime bioactive constituents that are responsible for their medicinal properties and have numerous health properties as an immune booster and a health supplement. The primary objective is to evaluate the biologically active compounds of Reishi Mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum). Materials and Methods: In this study, we have extracted and quantified some of the polysaccharides, triterpenes and peptidoglycans, via ethanol and water extracts. Results: A comparison of polysaccharide and triterpenes contents from fruit body extracts in the three commercial variants were made polysaccharides from fruit body extracts in all variants varied between 4.48-16.85% and triterpenes 0.90-2.56%, respectively. Conclusion: Also, the therapeutic and biological applications of polysaccharide NPs, Chitosan-GLP NPs, the nutritional profile and health benefits of the mushroom were mentioned.