More specifically, the patients given Reishi Mushoom Extract daily showed higher levels of certain T-lymphocytes that fight cancer and infection and they also showed lower levels of immune-suppressing prostaglandins (COX-2) and cytokines (TGF-beta1) compared to patients not ingesting Reishi Mushroom Extract. Reishi Mushroom Extract also improved the AGR and NLR ratios (Albumin-to-globulin; and neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratios), which have been shown to be important predictors of cancer progression and overall survival. In other words, a higher Albumin-to-Globulin Ratio and a lower Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte ration are associated with reduced risk of cancer recurrence and improved overall chances of survival.

Studies such as this one show that we can bolster our T-lymphocyte function and other aspects of immune function that help to ward off cancer via supplementation with Reishi Mushroom Extract as well as other well-documented immune modulating natural agents. Immune support after age 50 is something you should strongly consider in my opinion. I personally take a supplement each day containing Reishi mushroom extract, astraglus, indole-3-carbinol and Milk thistle each day to support my own immune system and detoxification enzyme function. I have included the reference for this breast and lung cancer study in the text below, as well as the references for the AGR and NLR ratios, as related to cancer risk.