Tremella fuciformis (Snow Fungus)
Polysaccharides hold up to 500x their weight in water — rivals hyaluronic acid for skin hydration and supports immune function.
Tremella, also known as Snow Fungus or Silver Ear, has been used in Chinese medicine for over 2,000 years, particularly for skin health and beauty. It contains polysaccharides that can hold up to 500 times their weight in water - rivaling hyaluronic acid. Research supports benefits for skin hydration, antioxidant protection, and immune function.
Polysaccharides hold 500x their weight in water
Reduces oxidative stress and skin aging
Supports balanced immune function
How Tremella works — from molecular targets to health outcomes. Click an edge to see supporting research.This visualization is in beta — pathways are being refined and expanded.
1-3g dried mushroom or 500-1000mg extract daily
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Can be taken without food
| Form | Type |
|---|---|
| 🧪Tremella extract powder | Recommended |
| 💊Dried mushroom | Alternative |
| 💊Capsules | Alternative |
Extract provides concentrated polysaccharides. Dried mushroom can be used in soups.
Minimum: 4 weeks
Optimal: 12 weeks
Cycling: Not required
Note: Can be taken any time. Often consumed as a dessert soup in traditional Chinese cuisine.
More hydrated, plump skin
Firmer, more youthful-looking skin
Enhanced immune function
Traditional food use; supplements should be discussed with provider
May have mild anticoagulant effects — may affect platelet aggregation or vitamin K-dependent clotting factors, altering anticoagulant efficacy
Tip: Reduce dose
Top studies from 17+ peer-reviewed papers
Gao B et al. • Journal of food science (2025)
“This review will help to comprehensively understand the spread of B. gladioli and its toxins and preventive measures, aiming to reduce their harm to human health.”
Rui Y et al. • Journal of food science (2025)
“Additionally, it provides a theoretical basis for the potential applications of TFP in the food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries, while also discussing future research directions and development prospects.”
Paterska M et al. • Nutrients (2024)
“According to available literature data, macrofungi contain many polysaccharides, phenolic compounds, polysaccharide peptides, free amino acids, sterols, proteins, glycosides, triterpenes, alkaloids, which can have an anti-aging effect on the skin by acting as antioxidants, photoprotective, skin whitening, moisturizing, anti-inflammatory and stabilizing collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid levels in the skin.”
Yang D et al. • Progress in molecular biology and translational science (2019)
“In this chapter, 113 independent studies involving in biochemical, pharmacological, and clinical studies of TFPS during the past 46 years (1972-2018) on the base of PubMed, CNKI (China National Kno...”
Janardhanan KK et al. • International journal of medicinal mushrooms (2026)
“This review outlines the importance of mushrooms and their bioactive ingredients for development of skin care formulations and products in the multibillion-dollar cosmetic industry.”
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