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Beta - 13/16-D-Glucan 100 mg

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Maitake Mushroom 160 mg
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Score73
A strong-value yeast beta-glucan capsule with a modest maitake addition. The defined immune active is not derived from the mushroom.
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Quantity:90 Capsule(s) • (90 servings)
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Score 73

A strong-value yeast beta-glucan capsule with a modest maitake addition. The defined immune active is not derived from the mushroom.
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$6.99($0.07 per serving)
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iHerb
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Analysis

Yeast-derived beta-1,3/1,6-glucan is separately identified and carries most of the formula’s value. Maitake powder adds a smaller mushroom component without extraction or fruiting-body information.

The product fits immune-oriented supplementation through the defined yeast active rather than through strong maitake potency. The separate yeast beta-glucan should not be treated as proof of the maitake’s active content.

Both ingredient weights are clear and the serving is very economical. Better mushroom-part and extraction disclosure would be needed for a stronger maitake-specific assessment.

Who is it for
  • Adults seeking a defined yeast beta-glucan
  • Value-focused immune-support users
  • People comfortable with a modest maitake contribution
Best for
  • Yeast beta-glucan supplementation
  • Economical immune-oriented support
  • Simple daily capsules

Pros

  • Defines beta-glucan linkage and yeast source
  • Clearly lists both amounts
  • Very strong serving value

Cons

  • Maitake amount is small
  • Mushroom part is not stated
  • Maitake is not extracted

Warnings

  • Beta-glucan and maitake warrant review with immunosuppressant treatment.
  • Maitake may add to glucose-lowering medicine effects.
  • People with mushroom or yeast allergy should avoid the relevant ingredients.

Nutrient quality

63 Moderate impact

The small unextracted maitake powder lacks mushroom-part and active-marker detail. Yeast beta-glucan fits immune support, while maitake plays a small secondary role.

Ingredient transparency

77 High impact

Listed weights are mostly clear, with no proprietary blend hiding a combined amount. Complete use directions and inactive ingredients are not supplied, while the yeast beta-glucan source is clear, while maitake source details remain incomplete.

Customer satisfaction

74 High impact

The average rating is strong, and the review count is very large. No review text is supplied to assess recurring complaints or purpose-specific experience.

Value for money

78 High impact

Useful ingredients partly justify the cost, but quality or dose gaps limit value. Serving value is fair rather than exceptional.

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Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Beta-1,3/1,6-D-Glucan powder (Saccharomyces cerevisiae)
 100 mg
Maitake Mushroom powder
160 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Vegan Kosher Dairy Free Vegetarian
Report overview
Maitake Mushroom · 160 mg OverallScore42
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityB Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyD+ Value

The maitake portion is a 160 mg unextracted powder with no stated mushroom part. Its separate beta-glucan comes from yeast, so it does not establish maitake potency. Clear labeling and a very low serving cost help value, but the raw powder is unlikely to offer the availability of a proper maitake extract.

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83 Performance

Maitake D Fraction Standard

Mushroom Wisdom
<p>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 Beta - 13/16-D-Glucan 100 mg, the maitake form and amount differ, so the two products are not dose-equivalent.</p>
78 Performance

Maitake D Fraction Pro 4X

Mushroom Wisdom
<p>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 Beta - 13/16-D-Glucan 100 mg, the maitake form and amount differ, so the two products are not dose-equivalent.</p>
78 Performance

Grifron Maitake

Mushroom Wisdom
<p>Grifron Maitake offers substantial and clearly disclosed maitake coverage because it supplies 2,000 mg maitake fruiting-body powder with vitamin C. Compared with Beta - 13/16-D-Glucan 100 mg, the maitake form and amount differ, so the two products are not dose-equivalent.</p>
71 Budget

Bio-Pro Maitake

Nature's Answer
<p>Bio-Pro Maitake is not cheaper than Beta - 13/16-D-Glucan 100 mg, but it is among the lowest-cost supplied candidates and it uses a named Bio-Proteoglucan-NK maitake extract. Compared with Beta - 13/16-D-Glucan 100 mg, the maitake form and amount differ, so the two products are not dose-equivalent.</p>
73 Budget

Mushroom Immune Complex with Maitake Reishi & Shiitake

Solaray
<p>Mushroom Immune Complex with Maitake Reishi & Shiitake is not cheaper than Beta - 13/16-D-Glucan 100 mg, but it is among the lowest-cost supplied candidates and it combines maitake, reishi, and shiitake powders and extracts. The broader formula makes maitake less central than it is in Beta - 13/16-D-Glucan 100 mg, which is the main trade-off.</p>
62 Budget

Wellness D-mmunity 125 MCG

Source Naturals
<p>Wellness D-mmunity 125 MCG is not cheaper than Beta - 13/16-D-Glucan 100 mg, but it is among the lowest-cost supplied candidates and it adds vitamins, minerals, quercetin, maitake, and shiitake in a broad immune formula. The broader formula makes maitake less central than it is in Beta - 13/16-D-Glucan 100 mg, which is the main trade-off.</p>
79 Value

Maitake

Pure Essence MyPure
<p>Maitake costs more per serving than Beta - 13/16-D-Glucan 100 mg, but it identifies a 500 mg organic maitake extract standardized to beta glucans; the supplied value evidence is more favorable. Compared with Beta - 13/16-D-Glucan 100 mg, the maitake form and amount differ, so the two products are not dose-equivalent.</p>
79 Value

Shiitake Maitake 250 mg

Nature's Way
<p>Shiitake Maitake 250 mg costs more per serving than Beta - 13/16-D-Glucan 100 mg, but it combines maitake and shiitake extracts in one focused mushroom formula; the supplied value evidence is more favorable. The broader formula makes maitake less central than it is in Beta - 13/16-D-Glucan 100 mg, which is the main trade-off.</p>
79 Value

Reishi Shiitake Maitake Mushroom Extract

Solgar
<p>Reishi Shiitake Maitake Mushroom Extract costs more per serving than Beta - 13/16-D-Glucan 100 mg, but it combines organic extracts of maitake, reishi, and shiitake; the supplied value evidence is more favorable. The broader formula makes maitake less central than it is in Beta - 13/16-D-Glucan 100 mg, which is the main trade-off.</p>
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