Brand: Host Defense Mushrooms

CapsuleNon-Nutrient/Non-BotanicalOn Market
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Net Contents

60 Vegetarian Capsule(s)

Serving Size

2 Capsule(s)

Servings Per Container

30

Supplement Form

Capsule

Bar Code (UPC/SKU)

Not specified

Product Version

Not Present

Label Analysis

Objective insights generated automatically from the official DSLD label — a quick, factual read of how this product is formulated and disclosed.

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

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Supplement Facts

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

IngredientAmount Per Serving
Lion's Mane1 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

All 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: Other

Guaranteed, accurate identity of each mushroom Made with certified organic ingredients Non-GMO verified ingredients Heat treated to proper temperature to ensure safety & bioavailability U.S. grown and processed Produced under the direct supervision of Paul Stamets, D.Sc. Proceeds help to save bees, trees, people & planet

Formulation re: Other

Identity guaranteed

Formulation re: Does NOT Contain

Non GMO Project Verified Nongmoproject.org

Formula re: Contains

Made with U.S. grown organic mushrooms

Formulation re: Other

Memory & Nerve Support

Formulation re: Does NOT Contain

Gluten Free

Formulation re: Organic

Certified Organic by the Washington State Department of Agriculture.

Formulation re: Other

Host defense Lion's Mane This beautiful species, appearing as a white waterfall of cascading icicles, is found on broad leaf trees and logs. The subject of recent studies, Lion's Mane is renowned for providing support to the brain and nervous system.

Formula re: Contains

Host defense Lion's Mane uses activated, optimally dried, Certified Organic mushroom mycelium, with a full spectrum of constituents: 55% (550mg/serving) polysaccharides, .5% (550mg/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

General Statements: All Other Content

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

Seals/Symbols

Producer Certified Organic Washington State Dept. of Agriculture

Seals/Symbols

Non GMO Project Verified Nongmoproject.org

General Statements: All Other Content

Bee friendly

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

Trademarked From the Forest, to our Farm, to You

Manufacturer & Distributor

Distributor

Fungi Perfecti, LLC

PO Box 7634, Olympia, WA, 98507, USA

877-504-6926

Market Reference

$9.97 – $94.99· 40 listings
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    $80.96
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    $46.95
  • Host Defense Lion's Mane 90 Gummies

    Target4.3(22)
    $26.21
  • Host Lion's Mane Mushroom Dietary Supplement Vegetarian Capsules

    Instacart
    $94.99
  • Host Defense Lion's Mane Veggie Caps

    Village Vitamin Store4.6(34)
    $25.44
  • Host Defense Lion's Mane Extract

    Target4.7(195)
    $29.21
  • Ancient Nutrition Regenerative Organic Certified Lion's Mane

    Whole Foods Market
    $37.49

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Research & Studies

  • Mushrooms as Natural Antioxidants and Their Role in Oxidative Stress Management

    N Itrat, SAF Hasanath, A Ali - Mushroom Bioactives: Bridging Food …, 2025 - Springer

    … One widely recognized case is Host Defense® MyCommunity, a blend of 17 mushroom species developed by mycologist Paul Stamets. This supplement is marketed for immune …

    20255 citations
  • Medicinal mushrooms: current use in clinical practice

    K Lucius - Alternative and Complementary Therapies, 2020 - journals.sagepub.com

    … our patients achieve better health. Table 1 … lion's mane was dosed as 2 g per day in a specially prepared cookie, whereas the placebo was a regular cookie without added mushroom …

    20208 citations
  • LION'S MANE

    P GOLD - reviewscout.org

    … , one of the essential mushrooms for brain and immune health, they fell short by only offering a … different mushroom varieties, with a low dosage per mushroom. While the Host Defense …

  • Effects of fungal supplementation on endurance, immune function, and hematological profiles in adult athletes: a systematic review and meta-analysis

    MY Shu, XC Zhang, L Zuo, FL Jiang, J Liang… - Frontiers in Nutrition, 2025 - frontiersin.org

    … Although some fungal species can cause human health problems by inducing infections or producing mycotoxins, others such as yeasts and edible mushrooms are well known for their …

    20251 citations
  • Lion's Mane Mushroom: Nutritional Profile, Bioactive Compounds, Functional Properties, and Applications in Functional Food Systems

    RB Raja‐Razali, NA Zahia‐Azizan… - Journal of Food …, 2026 - Wiley Online Library

    … mushroom, to hopefully enhance understanding of the mushroom and inspire its future applications in food technology. … erinaceus in functional foods and cognitive health supplements. …

    20261 citations
  • The Best Lion's Mane Supplements (And What to Avoid)

    J April - mycologyathome.com

    … Two products (Host Defense, Double Wood) are reviewed honestly without affiliate links. … mushroom space, with shelf presence at Target, Whole Foods, and nearly every health-focused …

Data sourced from the U.S. National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) · Label entered 2021-09-24. DSLD Label ID: 255174. 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.