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GanodermaGOLD™
MEDICINAL EXTRACT
MG-LZ8™
South Africa’s first and only pure Reishi Antler dual-extract. 348× the potency of standard imported Reishi powder. 430+ bioactive compounds. immunilogical responses confirmed in a pre-clinical trial. Built on 13 years of Ganoderma sichuanense cultivation and dual-phase extraction refinement.
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The Science of Potency
Why MG-LZ8™ is in a class of its own?
"It's ALL in the GENES."
A pre-clinical trial was confirmed through a Pathology University in Louisville, Kentucky by the world’s leading Glucan specialist Prof Vaclav Vetvicka. MG-LZ8™ is based on 13 years of Ganoderma sichuanense cultivation and dual-phase extraction refinement, producing a concentrate with no equivalent on the South African market.
Every batch is independently verified.
Gene expression
12x
Antler Morphology Advantage
Deep cold-boil extraction
29x
Extraction Multiplier
12 x 29
348x
Combined Potency Factor
Verified Actives
430+
Bioactive Compounds
Every product in the range is built on the same MG-LZ8™ dual-phase extract delivered in a format that works best for you.
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MG-LZ8™.
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A guide to wild and cultivated edible species found in South Africa.
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Poisonous Mushroom Guide
A guide to wild and cultivated edible species found in South Africa.
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