Maitake® ™

Botanicals & Herbs

Brand: Host Defense Mushrooms

CapsuleBotanicalOff 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)

6 33422 03152 1

Product Version

NCGF60 REV C1

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

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
Maitake(Brown Rice, Fermented)1 Gram(s)
Polysaccharides550 mg

Not Present

Other Ingredients

Pullulan

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

If you have a medical condition, are taking medications, or are pregnant or nursing, consult your healthcare professional before using this product.

Precautions re: Children

Keep out of reach of children.

Formulation

Formula re: Contains

Made with U.S. grown mushroom mycelium

Formulation re: Other

Helps maintain healthy blood sugar levels, as part of your diet

Formulation re: Does NOT Contain

Gluten free Non GMO Project Verified nongmoproject.org

Formulation re: Organic

Certified Organic by the Washington State Department of Agriculture.

FDA Statements

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.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Other Label Statements

Seals/Symbols

Certified Organic Washington State Department of Agriculture Organic Program Non GMO Project Verified nongmoproject.org

Manufacturer & Distributor

Manufacturer

Fungi Perfecti, LLC

PO Box 7634, Olympia, WA, 98507, USA

877-504-6926

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Research & Studies

  • Immune-enhancing effects of Maitake (Grifola frondosa) and Shiitake (Lentinula edodes) extracts

    V Vetvicka, J Vetvickova - Annals of translational medicine, 2014 - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

    … Both Maitake and Shiitake glucans are among the most studied glucans (9-15). The Maitake mushroom extract used in our study is rich in β-glucans, while Shiitake whole mushroom …

    2014127 citations
  • Applications of Mushrooms as Immune Boosters

    MI Oniha, CS Olusanya, OA Oyewole… - Mushroom …, 2025 - Wiley Online Library

    … It is also cultivated and merchandised fresh, dried, or prepared as a supplement. Maitake is … medicaments and assist in resolving host defenseinduced inflammatory responses as well …

    20251 citations
  • Maitake mushrooms (Grifola frondosa) enhances antibody production in response to influenza vaccination in healthy adult volunteers concurrent with alleviation of …

    J Nishihira, M Sato, A Tanaka, M Okamatsu… - … Foods in Health and …, 2017 - ffhdj.com

    … In conclusion, we expect that Maitake intake potentiates host defense systems and has a … were asked to terminate the intake of any foods or supplements containing mushrooms. …

    201713 citations
  • Maitake extracts and their therapeutic potential-a review

    M Mayell - Alternative Medicine Review, 2001 - anaturalhealingcenter.com

    … Like many other fungi, maitake’s optimal growing conditions … a multiple enhancer of host defense mechanisms and that a … commercially available maitake fraction supplements) have …

    2001314 citations
  • The Role of Edible Mushrooms in Immune Support

    EO Akhigbe, SC Izah, OI Ogidi, AA Iyingiala… - … in Edible Mushrooms …, 2025 - Springer

    … and urticaria in individuals after consuming mushrooms like Shiitake, Maitake, and Shimeji. Clinical trials … These products are commonly used as dietary supplements. However, these …

    202511 citations
  • Synergistic immuno-modulatory activity in human macrophages of a medicinal mushroom formulation consisting of Reishi, Shiitake and Maitake

    B Mallard, DN Leach, H Wohlmuth, J Tiralongo - PLoS One, 2019 - journals.plos.org

    … Competing interests: This research was sponsored by Integria Healthcare (Australia) Pty Ltd.… Healthcare (Australia) Pty Ltd. DNL and HW quantified the glucan levels in the mushroom …

    201954 citations

Data sourced from the U.S. National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) · Label entered 2022-12-13. DSLD Label ID: 278588. 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.