Tremella fuciformis polysaccharide (beauty mushroom)

Tier 3 — weak evidence · Skin hydration · Hyaluronic acid alternative · Beauty

Known as snow fungus or silver ear mushroom, Tremella contains polysaccharides structurally similar to hyaluronic acid with demonstrated water-holding capacity. Traditional Chinese medicine uses it as a yin-nourishing beauty food. Cell studies confirm it stimulates fibroblast proliferation and hyaluronic acid production. Almost no clinical trial data for oral supplementation. Extremely safe as a traditional food ingredient.

Dose: 1,000–3,000 mg/day Tremella extract standardised to polysaccharide content; or include dried tremella in soups