topicReishi Immune Support Meta-Analysis
claimThough researchers are still investigating this, most experts believe that this significant gender gap is associated with hormonal factors, as well as how immunity is regulated in each gender [].
evidence level3
citationXu Xiaoyu (2026)
sourceDiet and Medicinal Herbs as Adjunctive Approaches to Immune Homeostasis in Sjögren’s Disease
topicReishi Immune Support Meta-Analysis
claimThe current first-line management protocols include the use of glucocorticoids, as well as immunosuppressants, though these are far from ideal, as the risk of adverse effects, including osteoporosis, hepatorenal toxicity, and increased infection risk, is a major hindrance in the disease’s management.
evidence level3
citationXu Xiaoyu (2026)
sourceDiet and Medicinal Herbs as Adjunctive Approaches to Immune Homeostasis in Sjögren’s Disease
topicReishi Immune Support Meta-Analysis
claimBy bridging traditional dietary wisdom with contemporary immunometabolic insights, this review aims to establish a mechanistic foundation for the rational integration of nutritional and herbal strategies into evidence-based clinical management for SjD.
evidence level3
citationXu Xiaoyu (2026)
sourceDiet and Medicinal Herbs as Adjunctive Approaches to Immune Homeostasis in Sjögren’s Disease
topicReishi Immune Support Meta-Analysis
claim1 2 Sjögren’s disease (SjD) is an autoimmune disorder affecting the exocrine glands of the human body.
evidence level3
citationXu Xiaoyu (2026)
sourceDiet and Medicinal Herbs as Adjunctive Approaches to Immune Homeostasis in Sjögren’s Disease
topicReishi Immune Support Meta-Analysis
claimData were extracted by four reviewers and synthesised qualitatively, with herbs categorised according to levels of supporting evidence for their immunostimulatory properties.
evidence level3
citationWeiner JD (2025)
sourceIdentifying immunostimulatory herbal supplements that may flare autoimmune skin diseases: a systematic scoping review.
topicReishi Immune Support Meta-Analysis
claimA subgroup of herbs with the strongest evidence was identified based on predefined criteria.
evidence level3
citationWeiner JD (2025)
sourceIdentifying immunostimulatory herbal supplements that may flare autoimmune skin diseases: a systematic scoping review.
topicReishi Immune Support Meta-Analysis
claim15 herbs demonstrated the most robust evidence across all three evidence types, supported by more than five single-ingredient studies or more than 25 references overall.
evidence level3
citationWeiner JD (2025)
sourceIdentifying immunostimulatory herbal supplements that may flare autoimmune skin diseases: a systematic scoping review.
topicReishi Immune Support Meta-Analysis
claimObjective To systematically identify herbal supplements with immunostimulatory properties that may trigger or exacerbate autoimmune skin diseases.
evidence level3
citationWeiner JD (2025)
sourceIdentifying immunostimulatory herbal supplements that may flare autoimmune skin diseases: a systematic scoping review.