Maitake

Maitake

Pure Essence MyPure4.8 (24 ratings)
Format:Capsule Quantity: 60 Vegi-Cap(s) · 60 servings
Goals
$36.37 $0.60 per serving
iHerbLowest$0.00Vitacost$36.37

Product analysis

73 out of 100

Maitake may support aspects of immune-cell activity, although human findings depend on specific mushroom preparations.

AI assessment of the formula, label and price. How scoring works

Nutrient Quality40

The maitake description identifies beta-glucans, making the ingredient more clearly described. There is still not enough information to judge its quality or match it to a particular studied preparation.

Ingredient Transparency100

Both the amount and the beta-glucan description are disclosed. That makes the ingredient easier to compare with other clearly labeled maitake options.

Value For Money100

The labeled serving offers good value. A low serving cost does not establish the same effect as a particular mushroom extract or food.

Customer Satisfaction72

Customer ratings are very favorable, but the review count is small. They offer a limited picture of satisfaction without establishing immune benefits.

Product Focus71

Maitake is the single ingredient behind the immune-focused purpose. Its beta-glucan description does not establish routine protection from respiratory infections.

Format
Capsule
Container
60 Vegi-Cap(s)
Per serving
$0.60
Customer rating
4.8 · 24 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Immunity
Immunity
Impact
High effect
B+ Ingredient FitF PathwaysB+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Maitake Mushroom · 500 mg
Study evidence

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
organic Maitake Mushroom extract (Beta-(1,3/1,6)-D-Glucans)
 500 mg 92
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Vegan Dairy Free Organic Vegetarian
Report overview
Maitake Mushroom (Beta-(1,3/1,6)-D-Glucans) · 500 mg OverallScore92
B+ Composition And Label DisclosureA+ Composition And Label DisclosureA+ Commercial Price And Usability
The serving lists 500 mg of maitake mushroom. The specific preparation is unclear. The cost per serving is relatively low. The maitake lists 25% beta-glucans.
How this ingredient is rated

Composition and Label Disclosure80

The maitake lists 25% beta-glucans.
Named Maitake Marker Disclosure
The maitake lists 25% beta-glucans.

Composition and Label Disclosure100

The serving lists 500 mg of maitake mushroom. The specific preparation is unclear.
Individual Preparation Amount Disclosure
The serving lists 500 mg of maitake mushroom. The specific preparation is unclear.

Commercial Price and Usability100

The cost per serving is relatively low.
Commercial Price per Labeled Serving
The cost per serving is relatively low.
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78 Performance

Maitake D Fraction Pro 4X

Mushroom Wisdom

Maitake D Fraction Pro 4X offers substantial and clearly disclosed maitake coverage because it combines maitake fruiting-body powder, 120 mg D-fraction extract, and vitamin C. Compared with Maitake, the maitake form and amount differ, so the two products are not dose-equivalent.

82 Performance

Maitake D Fraction Standard

Mushroom Wisdom

Maitake D Fraction Standard offers substantial and clearly disclosed maitake coverage because it pairs 600 mg maitake fruiting-body powder with a named PD-Fraction extract and vitamin C. Compared with Maitake, the maitake form and amount differ, so the two products are not dose-equivalent.

78 Performance

Grifron Maitake

Mushroom Wisdom

Grifron Maitake offers substantial and clearly disclosed maitake coverage because it supplies 2,000 mg maitake fruiting-body powder with vitamin C. Compared with Maitake, the maitake form and amount differ, so the two products are not dose-equivalent.

73 Budget

Beta - 13/16-D-Glucan 100 mg

NOW

The lower cost per serving makes Beta - 13/16-D-Glucan 100 mg a practical alternative, and it pairs yeast beta-glucan with 160 mg maitake powder. Compared with Maitake, the maitake form and amount differ, so the two products are not dose-equivalent.

71 Budget

Bio-Pro Maitake

Nature's Answer

The lower cost per serving makes Bio-Pro Maitake a practical alternative, and it uses a named Bio-Proteoglucan-NK maitake extract. Compared with Maitake, the maitake form and amount differ, so the two products are not dose-equivalent.

83 Budget

Maitake D Fraction Standard

Mushroom Wisdom

The lower cost per serving makes Maitake D Fraction Standard a practical alternative, and it pairs 600 mg maitake fruiting-body powder with a named PD-Fraction extract and vitamin C. Compared with Maitake, the maitake form and amount differ, so the two products are not dose-equivalent.

79 Value

Shiitake Maitake 250 mg

Nature's Way

Shiitake Maitake 250 mg offers a stronger value case at a lower cost per serving because it combines maitake and shiitake extracts in one focused mushroom formula. The broader formula makes maitake less central than it is in Maitake, which is the main trade-off.

79 Value

Reishi Shiitake Maitake Mushroom Extract

Solgar

Reishi Shiitake Maitake Mushroom Extract offers a stronger value case at a lower cost per serving because it combines organic extracts of maitake, reishi, and shiitake. The broader formula makes maitake less central than it is in Maitake, which is the main trade-off.

78 Value

Olive Leaf & Oregano Immune Wellness

Bio Nutrition

Olive Leaf & Oregano Immune Wellness offers a stronger value case at a lower cost per serving because it adds vitamin C, vitamin D, zinc, selenium, olive, oregano, elderberry, maitake, and chlorella. The broader formula makes maitake less central than it is in Maitake, which is the main trade-off.

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Sources

Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

  1. Maitake mushroom supplementation modulates upper respiratory symptoms and immune responses in healthy adults: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
    Masuda Y; Nakayama Y; Shimizu R; Jogi EM; Kato MC; Yamasaki K; Aoki R; Hashimoto M; Ohno M; Ohata S; Kato S; Konishi M · Food & function · 2026
    Randomized trialImmunity forMaitake Mushroom
  2. A phase I/II trial of a polysaccharide extract from Grifola frondosa (Maitake mushroom) in breast cancer patients: immunological effects.
    Deng G; Lin H; Seidman A; Fornier M; D'Andrea G; Wesa K; Yeung S; Cunningham-Rundles S; Vickers AJ; Cassileth B · Journal of cancer research and clinical oncology · 2009
    Single-arm trial34 participantsImmunity forMaitake Mushroom
  3. Maitake mushroom extract in myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS): a phase II study.
    Wesa KM; Cunningham-Rundles S; Klimek VM; Vertosick E; Coleton MI; Yeung KS; Lin H; Nimer S; Cassileth BR · Cancer immunology, immunotherapy : CII · 2015
    Single-arm trial21 participantsImmunity forMaitake Mushroom
  4. Effect of Maitake (Grifola frondosa) D-Fraction on the activation of NK cells in cancer patients.
    Kodama N; Komuta K; Nanba H · Journal of medicinal food · 2004
    Single-arm trial10 participantsImmunity forMaitake Mushroom