The bioactive components in Ganoderma lucidum that mediate their anti-aging or anti-aging-related functions mainly include polysaccharides, triterpenes, peptides, and polysaccharide peptides. We will first outline their general characteristics and describe their lifespan extension and related effects. Polysaccharides are the most important contributors to the bioactivity and medical application of Ganoderma lucidum. It has been reported that these [...]