Maitake®
Non-Nutrient / Non-BotanicalBrand: Host Defense Organic Mushrooms
Net Contents
60 Vegetable 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.
2 distinct active ingredients are disclosed in Supplement Facts.
Every active ingredient discloses a specific amount per serving.
Label states: Non-GMO, Organic.
This analysis is generated algorithmically from label data for educational reference only. It is not a product endorsement, ranking, or medical advice.
Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 2 Capsule(s) · 1 per day
| Ingredient | Amount Per Serving | |
|---|---|---|
| Maitake | 900 mg | — |
| Maitake | 100 mg | — |
Not Present
Other Ingredients
Target Groups
Label Claims
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
The Source Full spectrum of active constituents Grown & processed in the USA Purity assured Freeze dried to preserve nutrients Bioavailable, heat activated Optimized, peak life cycle selection P Value Certified for maximum growth
Formulation re: Does NOT Contain
Non GMO
Formula re: Contains
Host defense maitake Found growing in temperature hardwood forests, Maitake has been the subject of studies worldwide and is known for supporting normal cell growth. Containing 1,3, 1,4 and 1,6 beta-D glucans, Maitake is a delicious, edible species, with a long history of traditional use.
Formulation re: Other
Made with U.S. grown organic mushroom
Formulation re: Other
Helps maintain health blood sugar levels, as part of your diet
Formulation re: Organic
Certified Organic by the Washington State Department of Agriculture.
Formulation re: Other
Host Defense Maitake uses activated, freeze-dried, Certified Organic mycelium and fruitbodies, with a full spectrum of constituents: polysaccharides (beta glucans, arabinoxylane, glucose, xylose, galactose, and mannose), glycoproteins, ergosterols, triterpenoids and other myco-nutrients, with are 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
From the Forest, to our Farm, to you
Seals/Symbols
Non GMO Project Verified Nongmoproject.org
Seals/Symbols
Producer Certified Organic Washington State Dept. of Agriculture
General Statements: All Other Content
About the Founder Paul Stamets believes in the power of Mycelium, the network of thread-like cells that produces mushrooms. Mentored by the greatest mycologists of our time, he integrates and expands upon the knowledge of our ancestors.
Manufacturer & Distributor
Manufacturer
Fungi Perfecti, LLC
PO Box 7634, Olympia, WA, 98507, USA
877-504-6926
Market Reference
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Optimist$14.00
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Research & Studies
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
… or himematsutake), Lentinula edodes (shiitake), and Grifola frondosa (maitake or huishu-hua) are … Batbayar, DH Lee, HW Kim, Immunomodulation of fungal β-glucan in host defense …
2023103 citationsApplications 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 citationsImmune-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 citationsHealth-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 citationsFollow Your Gut to Better Immune Health
S Krawiec - … . com/supplements/features-supplements …, 2017 - wholefoodsmagazine.com
… Host Defense Organic Mushrooms explains that mushrooms can support immune through the microbiome. “Some recent research is suggesting that a ‘healthy’ … “Maitake D-Fraction has …
20171 citationsThe 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 …
202513 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: 255165. 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.
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