23-08-2016, 08:04 PM
(23-08-2016, 01:15 PM)kidcloudkicker Wrote: Lotus,
Are there any brands of licorice or red Red reishi that you recommend? Should they be powder, pill, or liquid drop form?
DGL licorice root is the safer option, most of the glycyrrhizin is removed. The glycyrrhizin causes edema, high blood pressure, (via aldersterone). DGL Is said to help alleviate fatigue and gastrointestinal issues.
Licorice root is for short term use, (4-6 weeks), though I'd monitor blood pressure. As always, check with a medical professional before beginning new supplements.
Swansons has a DGL-licorice root, $9.00?
Reishi should be standardized, the cost will vary.....you can find polysaccharides standardized from 10 to 30%, triterpenes around zero to be @ 7-8%. Prices range from $9.00 to beyond $50.00.
Ganoderma lucidum (Lingzhi or Reishi)
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK927...rt=classic
Honestly I think green tea extract or gamma linoliec acid (evening primrose/borage oil) works about the same or if not better because they promote aromatase in addition to inhibiting DHT. Though caffeine-free GTE is preferable imo.
Green tea blocks type 1 5-alpha-reductase (5AR)