REISHIE PEPTIDE COMPLEX

From Red Lingzhi to a Valuable Advanced Extract

Red lingzhi (Ganoderma lucidum), known in Chinese as “lingzhi”, has been described for thousands of years in traditional Chinese, Japanese and Korean texts as the “herb of immortality”. Modern science classifies lingzhi as a functional medicinal mushroom because it contains more than 400 bioactive compounds, including polysaccharides, triterpenoids, sterols, peptides and nucleotides, which work together in complex ways to support immunity and protect cells.

Red reishi stands out from other varieties for its triterpene and ganoderic acid content, which have shown anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activity in laboratory studies. It also contains peptides, small protein molecules that play an important role in cell renewal and immune function. For these reasons, lingzhi is not only associated with longevity but is also a high-potential source of bioactive compounds for both inner health and skin health.

Red lingzhi (Ganoderma lucidum), the “mushroom of immortality”

Current research confirms that red lingzhi contains several groups of bioactive compounds, such as

• Beta-glucan: complex polysaccharides that support the immune system and act as antioxidants
• Triterpenoids: compounds studied for anti-inflammatory activity and for their effects on blood sugar and lipid levels
• Peptides: small protein molecules that help repair and protect cells from oxidative stress

TIBD therefore selected a special extract that combines peptides (Peptide Fraction) and beta-glucan (Beta-glucan) from high-quality red lingzhi at Food Grade grade, to obtain an active ingredient with the highest retained biological quality, suitable as a key raw material for modern dietary supplements and functional foods.

Extracting the Deep Value of Red Lingzhi

Reishi Peptide Complex Extract is a food-grade extract that concentrates the key compounds of red lingzhi through careful extraction and stabilisation, preserving the structure of peptides and beta-glucan, the core of this mushroom’s biological activity. The extract is a brown powder with no distinctive odour and contains key health-supporting components: • Beta-glucan ≥ 25%: a polysaccharide that supports the body’s natural immunity • Protein and peptide fraction ~4–5%: small protein molecules that are easily absorbed. The extract has been tested for microbiological safety and heavy metals according to international standards, ensuring quality for use in health supplement formulas.

Product Applications

Reishi Peptide Complex Extract Suitable for developing a wide range of products, such as

1. Dietary supplements (Nutraceuticals)
   • Capsules or powder drinks for immune support
   • Products for liver and circulatory health
   • “Beauty from within” skin formulas

2. Functional foods and health drinks (Functional Foods & Drinks)

• • Energy drinks with antioxidant properties
  • Mild-tasting instant powders (effervescent / instant drink)

3. Products for older adults (Senior Health Formulas)

• • Formulas supporting immunity and metabolism
  • Products supporting heart health and sleep