Brand: Host Defense Mushrooms

CapsuleNon-Nutrient/Non-BotanicalOn Market
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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

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
Reishi1 Gram(s)
Polysaccharides550 mg
Fatty Acids5 mg

Not Present

Other Ingredients

dried myceliated Brown RicePullulan

Target Groups

Adult (18 - 50 Years)Organic

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: Other

Guaranteed, accurate identity of each mushroom 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: Organic

Made with certified organic ingredients

Formulation re: Does NOT Contain

Non GMO Project Verified Nongmoproject.org

Formulation re: Does NOT Contain

Non-GMO verified ingredients

Formulation re: Other

Bee Friendly

Formulation re: Other

Made with U.S. grown organic mushrooms

Formulation re: Other

Supports a healthy heart

Formulation re: Does NOT Contain

Gluten free

Formulation re: Other

Host Defense Reishi This popular species, used for more than two millennia in Asia, has been respectfully called the "Mushroom of Immortality". Reishi grows throughout the world and is found primarily on hardwood trees. This mushroom is well known as a tonic for supporting general wellness and vitality.

Formula re: Contains

Host Defense Reishi 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 prebiotics for the microbiome, essential for Supporting Natural Immunity.

Formulation re: Organic

Certified Organic by the Washington State Department of Agriculture.

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

General Statements: All Other Content

From the Forest, to our Farm, to You

General Statements: All Other Content

Source: SPINSscan Natural/Natural Products Supermarkets > $2MM/Total US - Natural Channel/Mushrooms Ingredient Report/52 Wks Ending 3/20/2016

Manufacturer & Distributor

Manufacturer

Fungi Perfecti, LLC

PO Box 7634, Olympia, WA, 98507, USA

877-504-6926

Market Reference

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Research & Studies

  • Evaluation of Immune Modulation by β-1,3; 1,6 D-Glucan Derived from Ganoderma lucidum in Healthy Adult Volunteers, A Randomized Controlled Trial

    SN Chen, FH Nan, MW Liu, MF Yang, YC Chang… - Foods, 2023 - mdpi.com

    … Ganoderma lucidum, commonly known as the Reishi mushroom, has been acknowledged for its health benefits in traditional medicine for centuries. It is known for its ability to lower lipid …

    202357 citations
  • … Trial for the Evaluation of Immune Modulation by Yogurt Enriched with β-Glucans from Lingzhi or Reishi Medicinal Mushroom, Ganoderma lucidum (Agaricomycetes) …

    SLD Henao, SA Urrego, AM Cano… - … Medicinal Mushrooms, 2018 - dl.begellhouse.com

    … in preventing infections in healthy children and to define their … Developmental immunology and role of host defenses in fetal … Polysaccharide purified from Ganoderma lucidum induces …

    201846 citations
  • Health foods and medicinal usages of mushrooms

    T Mizuno, T Sakai, G Chihara - Food Reviews International, 1995 - Taylor & Francis

    … Reishi … of host cells to lymphocytokines, hormones, and other biological active substances by stimulating maturation, differentiation, or proliferation of the important cells in host defense …

    1995167 citations
  • A critical review on health promoting benefits of edible mushrooms through gut microbiota

    M Jayachandran, J Xiao, B Xu - International journal of molecular …, 2017 - mdpi.com

    … The common genus of this mushroom is Ganoderma and closely-… host defense against pneumococcal pneumonia [43]. Generally, the microbiota can be activated in favor of host health …

    2017404 citations
  • Ganoderma lucidum (Lingzhi or Reishi): a medicinal mushroom

    S Wachtel-Galor, J Yuen, JA Buswell, IFF Benzie - 2012 - europepmc.org

    … or more complex mixtures of powdered ganoderma and other mushrooms (eg, Lentinula edodes, … linking this element with the specific health benefits associated with the mushroom. …

    2012543 citations
  • Nutritional Profile and Health Benefits of Ganoderma lucidum “Lingzhi, Reishi, or Mannentake” as Functional Foods: Current Scenario and Future …

    AF El Sheikha - Foods, 2022 - mdpi.com

    … mushrooms, including Ganoderma lucidum, were traditionally consumed due to their nutritional and culinary values, and for their medical … and is part of host defense and tissue healing […

    2022248 citations

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: 255169. 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.