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Host Defense Mushrooms
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
(8466 ratings)
Hericium mushroom 48 mg
Cordyceps 100 mg
Maitake Mushroom 142 mg
Score 65.0
A very wide blend of 17 Host Defense mycelial mushrooms, offering broad-spectrum support. Individual dosages are very low, and the mycelium-on-grain approach is debated for potency. This small size offers less value.
Quantity: 30 Capsule(s)Servings size: 2 Capsule(s) (15 servings)
Selected goals:
Other goals:
Immunity
General Health
Digestive Health
Stress Relief
Sleep Support
leaderboard Score 65.0
A very wide blend of 17 Host Defense mycelial mushrooms, offering broad-spectrum support. Individual dosages are very low, and the mycelium-on-grain approach is debated for potency. This small size offers less value.
Quantity: 60Quantity: 120
Host Defense MyCommunity, in its 30-capsule format, provides an exceptionally broad spectrum of 17 different mushrooms in a single blend, aiming for comprehensive health support. As with other Host Defense products, it primarily utilizes mycelium grown on organic brown rice, which is a point of contention regarding the concentration of active compounds like beta-glucans versus pure fruiting body extracts. The individual mushroom dosages are notably low, often in the tens of milligrams, making it unlikely to achieve significant, targeted effects for specific goals such as cognitive enhancement or testosterone support, despite the impressive variety. For a general, broad-spectrum approach to wellness and foundational immune support, the sheer diversity of mushroom species may offer synergistic benefits, but the very low individual concentrations and the mycelium-on-grain basis pose limitations to its overall potency, especially at this price point.
- Unparalleled variety with 17 different mushroom species for broad-spectrum support.
- High brand recognition and extensive positive customer reviews for the product line.
- Convenient capsule form for daily consumption.
- Primarily uses mycelium grown on grain, raising concerns about beta-glucan concentration and starch content compared to fruiting body extracts.
- Extremely low individual mushroom dosages (e.g., 12mg-148mg per mushroom) are unlikely to provide significant targeted effects for specific goals.
- Higher price per serving compared to larger quantities of the same product, reducing overall value.
- Consumers should be aware of the mycelial biomass composition and the potential for lower active compound concentration.
- Individuals with rice sensitivities should note the organic brown rice substrate.
$15.71($1.04 per serving)
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| Ingredient | Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Chaga | 148 mg |
| Maitake | 142 mg |
| Reishi | 110 mg |
| Cordyceps | 100 mg |
| Royal Sun Blazei | 80 mg |
| Enokitake | 80 mg |
| Mesima | 76 mg |
| Turkey Tails | 48 mg |
| Oyster Mushroom | 48 mg |
| Lion's Mane | 48 mg |
| Artist's Conk | 30 mg |
| Oregon Reishi | 30 mg |
| Agarikon | 30 mg |
| Amadou | 20 mg |
| Shiitake | 20 mg |
| Maitake | 16 mg |
| Birch Polypore | 12 mg |
| Split Gill Polypore | 12 mg |
Categories
Maitake Mushroom 60.0
Maitake is included in the blend (totaling approximately 158mg). While Maitake is beneficial for immunity, the overall dosage is still low compared to single-ingredient Maitake supplements for targeted effects.
Hericium mushroom 50.0
Contains 48mg of Lion's Mane (Hericium mushroom) mycelial biomass, which is significantly below the typical effective dosages for cognitive benefits derived from fruiting body extracts.
Cordyceps 45.0
Contains only 100mg of Cordyceps mycelial biomass, which is a very low dosage for its traditional uses in energy and fitness support, particularly when compared to higher-potency extracts.
Goals
Immunity 75.0
The product's strength lies in the sheer diversity of immune-supportive mushrooms, potentially offering synergistic benefits for broad general immune system modulation, even with low individual dosages.
General Health 75.0
This product is most appropriate for general health, as its vast array of mushrooms likely provides broad adaptogenic and antioxidant support for overall well-being.
Anti-Aging 65.0
The diverse adaptogenic and antioxidant profiles of the mushrooms may contribute to cellular health and stress reduction, which are components of anti-aging, but not as a primary highly effective solution.
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