Reishi and zinc: the natural duo that wellness enthusiasts love

Reishi is one of the most documented functional mushrooms in the world. Combined with zinc — an essential mineral whose claims are recognized by the FSVO — it forms one of the most popular duos in wellness routines in Switzerland. Let's take a closer look at this natural combination, which you can find at the heart of Hercule, Hymne's flagship supplement.

Reishi: a mushroom with millennial roots

Ganoderma lucidum — its scientific name — grows naturally in Southeast Asia. It is recognized by its shiny, almost lacquered surface, and its characteristic reddish-brown hue. For over 2,000 years, it has held a central place in traditional Chinese medicine.

Its richness in polysaccharides (especially beta-glucans) and triterpenes makes it a leading functional mushroom, studied in hundreds of scientific publications worldwide.

As a food supplement, reishi does not currently benefit from health claims specifically authorized by the FSVO. It is valued for its natural nutritional richness and its history in functional mycology.

Zinc: an ally recognized by Swiss regulations

Zinc is an essential trace element that the body cannot synthesize on its own. As such, it is subject to nutritional and functional claims rigorously authorized in Switzerland by the FSVO. Among those that apply to the Hercule formula:

• ✅ Zinc contributes to the normal functioning of the immune system
• ✅ Zinc contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress
• ✅ Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal skin

These claims are strictly regulated and are listed in the Annex to the Ordinance on Food Claims (OALDal).

Vitamin C and Vitamin B6: the logical complement

Hercule also includes vitamin C and vitamin B6, whose recognized roles complement the formula:

• Vitamin C contributes to the normal functioning of the immune system
• Vitamin C contributes to the reduction of fatigue
• Vitamin B6 contributes to normal energy metabolism
• Vitamin B6 contributes to the normal functioning of the nervous system

Hercule fits into your daily life

Hymne recommends integrating Hercule as a morning ritual. One dropper, a few seconds, and you start your day with a targeted intake of natural active ingredients. Formulated in Switzerland, Hercule is a liquid food supplement — practical, with no added sugars, and compliant with Swiss food regulations.