What should not be consumed with Lingzhi (Ganoderma lucidum)?
My wife ate *Ganoderma lucidum* (lingzhi) together with preserved duck eggs yesterday. Today she has had a headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and general weakness since early morning. I'm really worried about her. Doctor, may I ask what substances or foods should not be consumed together with lingzhi?
Doctor's answer (1)
Ganoderma should not be consumed with acidic foods, such as lemon or vinegar. Ganoderma is neutral in nature and sweet in taste, while acidic foods may affect its medicinal effects or even cause adverse reactions. In addition, Ganoderma also should not be consumed with spicy and stimulating foods, such as chili peppers and pepper, to avoid increasing the body's burden and affecting the normal function of the digestive system.
Foods containing heavy metals, such as preserved eggs, animal liver, seafood, should also not be taken with Ganoderma, to avoid damaging the nutritional components in Ganoderma and potentially causing adverse effects on the human body.
Ganoderma should be avoided when consuming beverages containing caffeine. Caffeine has a stimulating effect on the nerves, while Ganoderma has a calming effect. Consuming both simultaneously may counteract each other's effects, affecting sleep quality or causing physical discomfort.
Ganoderma also should not be consumed with antipyretic medications such as acetaminophen tablets or ibuprofen sustained-release capsules, to avoid worsening fever symptoms. At the same time, Ganoderma should be avoided with alcohol, greasy foods, etc., to prevent affecting the drug's efficacy or causing adverse reactions.
