Brand: Host Defense Mushrooms

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Net Contents

120 Vegetarian Capsule(s)

Serving Size

2 Capsule(s)

Servings Per Container

60

Supplement Form

Capsule

Bar Code (UPC/SKU)

Not specified

Product Version

Not Present

Label Analysis

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1Active Ingredients

Single-ingredient formula listed in Supplement Facts.

100%Amount Transparency

Every active ingredient discloses a specific amount per serving.

3Dietary Attributes

Label states: Non-GMO, Organic, Gluten-Free.

This analysis is generated algorithmically from label data for educational reference only. It is not a product endorsement, ranking, or medical advice.

Allergen Guide

Free From

  • Gluten

Allergen flags are parsed automatically from the official label's claims and statements. Always verify against the physical product label before use, especially if you have a severe allergy.

Supplement Facts

Serving Size: 2 Capsule(s) · 1 per day

IngredientAmount Per Serving
Chaga1 Gram(s)
Polysaccharides550 mg
Fatty Acids5 mg

Not Present

Other Ingredients

dried myceliated Brown RicePullulan

Target Groups

Adult (18 - 50 Years)OrganicGluten Free

Label Claims

NutrientAll OtherStructure/Function

Directions & Suggested Use

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions For Use: As a dietary supplement, take 2 capsules once per day. Can be taken with food or without, on an empty stomach or as recommended by your healthcare advisor.

Warnings & Precautions

Precautions re: Pregnant or Nursing or Prescription Medications

Consult your healthcare advisor regarding the use of this product during pregnancy.

Precautions re: Children

Keep out of reach of children.

Formulation

Formulation re: Organic

Made with certified organic ingredients

Formulation re: Does NOT Contain

Non-GMO verified ingredients

Formula re: Contains

Made with U.S. grown organic mushrooms

Formulation re: Does NOT Contain

Gluten free

Formulation re: Organic

Certified organic by the Washington State Department of Agriculture.

Formula re: Contains

Host Defense Chaga uses activated, optimally dried, certified organic mushroom mycelium, with a full spectrum of constituents: >55% (550mg/serving) polysaccharides, .5% (5mg/serving) fatty acids, and an array of extracellular constituents, including enzymes, antioxidants, and other myco-nutrients, essential for supporting natural immunity.

FDA Statements

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Other Label Statements

Brand IP Statement(s) re: (c), (TM), (SM)

Host defense is the #1 best-selling mushroom brand in the U.S.: The highest quality and scientifically validated

General Statements: All Other Content

Guaranteed, accurate identity of each mushroom

Seals/Symbols

Identity guaranteed

Seals/Symbols

Producer Certified organic Washington State Dept. of Agriculture

Seals/Symbols

Non GMO Project Verified

General Statements: All Other Content

Heat treated to proper temperature to ensure safety & bioavailability 200(0)F + U.S. grown and processed Produced under the direct supervision of Paul Stamets, D.Sc. Proceeds help to save bees, trees, people & planet

General Statements: All Other Content

Bee friendly

General Statements: All Other Content

Source: SPINscan natural/Natural products supermarkets>S2WM/Total US-Natural channel/Mushroom ingredient report/52 wks ending 3/20/216

General Statements: All Other Content

Antioxidant & DNA support

Brand IP Statement(s) re: (c), (TM), (SM)

From the forest, to our farm, to you. Host Defense Chaga

General Statements: All Other Content

Embraced by Eurasians for centuries and found throughout boreal forests, Changa grows primarily on birch trees. Studied and treasured worldwide for its health-enhancing and antioxidant properties, Changa is a unique species, and the focus of recent and ongoing scientific research.

Manufacturer & Distributor

Manufacturer

Fungi Perfecti, LLC

PO Box 7634, Olympia, WA, 98507, USA

877-504-6926

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Research & Studies

  • The aqueous extracts of Inonotus obliquus (Chaga) augment host defense against Listeria monocytogenes infection

    A Nakane, T Takahashi, K Ito… - Bioscience, Biotechnology …, 2025 - academic.oup.com

    … Extracts of Chaga mushroom, Inonotus obliquus, … Chaga extracts on host defense against infection with L. monocytogenes, which induces T-helper (Th)1-type immune response. Chaga …

    20251 citations
  • Mushrooms as future generation healthy foods

    V Bell, C Silva, J Guina, TH Fernandes - Frontiers in Nutrition, 2022 - frontiersin.org

    … New data indicate that polysaccharides from the mushroom Chaga (Inonotus obliquus) are … of the virus into the host cell. Some Chaga components specifically interact and attach with …

    2022210 citations
  • Bioactive compounds and bioactive properties of Chaga (Inonotus obliquus) mushroom: A review

    H Peng, F Shahidi - Journal of Food Bioactives, 2020 - isnff-jfb.com

    … However, despite decades of efforts, the full scale of known bioactive components of chaga and corresponding mechanisms of its health effects upon oral ingestion or other …

    202043 citations
  • Immune-Boosting Properties of Medicinal Mushrooms

    AH Gut - Studies in animal models of aging have shown that … - lifeextension.asia

    … Chaga mushrooms grow primarily on birch trees in cold climates, … immune system activity, chaga extract returned levels of … chaga mushrooms can help support healthy immune function. …

  • Chaga: King of the Medicinal Mushrooms

    D Wolfe - 2012 - books.google.com

    … Arguably, the most well-known Western research conducted on the use of chaga for health has been performed by Dr. Kirsti Kahlos and her team at the School of Pharmacology, …

    20127 citations
  • Healing Adaptogens: The Definitive Guide to Using Super Herbs and Mushrooms for Your Body's Restoration, Defense, and Performance

    T Isokauppila, DR Broida - 2024 - books.google.com

    … to replace the advice of medical professionals or healthcare practitioners. In the event you … pigments in flora or fungi. The dark black pigments that give Chaga mushroom its color, the …

    20245 citations

Data sourced from the U.S. National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) · Label entered 2017-05-24. DSLD Label ID: 74113. This information is provided for educational reference only and is not medical advice. Always follow the product label and consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.