10 Facts About the Health Benefits of Reishi Mushroom
6. Reishi Mushrooms and Altitude Sickness
Reishi mushrooms have been used in Chinese medicine to combat altitude sickness. The fungus works by improving the body's intake of oxygen which consequently improves breathing and lessens the dizziness and short breath common with altitude sickness. For this reason, Reishi mushroom extract has been used by mountain climbers for decades to prevent these symptoms on difficult climbs.
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