This 12-week RCT investigates the hepatoprotective and immunomodulatory effects of Ganoderma lucidum combined with a probiotic-rich diet in adults with MAFLD, assessing liver enzymes, lipid profile, inflammation, gut microbiota, and oxidative stress.
Findings are expected to show dose-dependent improvements in hepatic fat, insulin resistance, and inflammatory markers, potentially reducing reliance on pharmacotherapy in
Adults aged 35-65 years
BMI between 18.5 and 30 kg/m².
Complete Blood Count test ranges, WBC < 4,000-11,000 cells/µL, RBC Men < 4.5-6.0 / Women 4.0-5.5 million/µL, Hemoglobin: Men < 13.5-17.5 / Women 12.0-15.5 g/dL, Platelets < 150,000-450,000 cells/µL.
Lipid profile test markers (elevated LDL, total cholesterol, or triglycerides less than 150mg/dL high 200-499mg/dL and 500 mg/dL are above high.
● Diagnosed with severe cardiovascular disease, liver failure, or renal impairment.
Pregnant or lactating women.
Individuals currently on statins, ezetimibe, PCSK9 inhibitors, or any other lipid-lowering therapy.
Allergic to mushrooms.
Parallel
reishi mushroom- (Ganoderma lucidum)
Dietary supplementEach capsule contains 250 mg of Reishi mushroom dried powder, to be taken alongside a probiotic-rich diet.
Placebo
Dietary supplementSTARCH CAPCULE
Reishi mushroom dried powder
Dietary supplementReishi mushroom dried powder ONCE A DAY
Reishi mushroom dried powder
Dietary supplementReishi mushroom dried powder TWICE A DAY
LIPID PROFILE
Fasting blood samples will be collected at baseline and post-intervention to measure serum levels
Liver enzymes
* Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT): Assessed using validated methods * Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST): Measured according to established protocols * Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP): Activity determined using outlined methods
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