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Tremella fuciformis (snow fungus)

Skin hydration · Antioxidant · Immunity
Tier 3 — Trending

What it is

A translucent mushroom used in Chinese cuisine and traditional medicine for skin beauty. Contains polysaccharides with exceptional water-holding capacity, similar to hyaluronic acid. Lab studies show strong antioxidant and immune-modulating effects. Human clinical trials for oral supplementation are essentially nonexistent. Very safe as it has been consumed as a food for centuries. Evidence is almost entirely preclinical.

Efficacy
2/5
Safety
4/5
Research
1/5
Onset
2/5
Cost
3/5
Drug-int.
5/5

Dose

1–3 g/day mushroom powder or 500 mg extract; preclinical evidence only — no human supplement trials

Time of day & tips

Mix powder into warm drinks, soups, or smoothies. Take with or without food. Very safe as a food-derived ingredient.

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