Maitake Extract®™

Non-Nutrient / Non-Botanical

Brand: Host Defense Mushrooms

LiquidNon-Nutrient/Non-BotanicalOff Market

Product label for Maitake Extract — Click to view full label

Net Contents

2 Fluid Ounce(s)

Serving Size

1 mL

Servings Per Container

Supplement Form

Liquid

Bar Code (UPC/SKU)

Not specified

Product Version

NXGF2 REV A3

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

Label includes a proprietary blend, so some individual amounts are not itemized.

2Dietary Attributes

Label states: 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: 1 mL · 2 per day

Ingredient	Amount Per Serving
Proprietary Blend	1 mL	—
fresh Maitake (Grifola frondosa) mycelium extract	—	—
dried Maitake (Grifola frondosa) fruitbody extract	—	—

Not Present

Other Ingredients

WaterAlcoholmyceliated Brown Rice

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 1 mL twice 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, triple extracted organic mushroom mycelium and fruitbodies

Formulation re: Other

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

Formulation re: Does NOT Contain

Gluten free

Formulation re: Organic

Certified organic by the Washington State of 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

USDA Organic

Seals/Symbols

Producer Certified organic Washington State Dept. of Agriculture

Manufacturer & Distributor

Manufacturer

Fungi Perfecti, LLC

PO Box 7634, Olympia, WA, 98507, USA

877-504-6926

Market Reference

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Research & Studies

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 … subjects maitake tablets equal to 200 g fresh maitake daily for …
2001315 citations
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 …
2014133 citations
Mushroom β-glucan and polyphenol formulations as natural immunity boosters and balancers: Nature of the application
M Kozarski, A Klaus, L van Griensven… - Food Science and …, 2023 - aspace.agrif.bg.ac.rs
… :sodium ratio, mushrooms are suitable for the diet of diabetics … (shiitake), and Grifola frondosa (maitake or huishu-hua) are … in host defense signaling by dectin-1, Biomol. Ther. (Seoul). …
2023103 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
… expect that Maitake intake potentiates host defense systems … g/day (20 tablets/day) of either active Maitake mushrooms or … of safety and efficacy according to the previous mushroom …
201713 citations
Health-promoting properties of medicinal mushrooms and their bioactive compounds for the COVID-19 era—an appraisal: do the pro-health claims measure …
JM Phillips, SL Ooi, SC Pak - Molecules, 2022 - mdpi.com
… obtainable as a dietary supplement for medicinal purposes … in the immune system, and host defence mechanisms [20]. … However, only the Maitake group consistently demonstrated …
202235 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

Data sourced from the U.S. National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) · Label entered 2023-01-23. DSLD Label ID: 278627. 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.