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Maitake D Fraction Pro 4X
Mushroom Wisdom
4.5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
(633 ratings)
Maitake Mushroom 22 mg
Score 30.0
This 'Pro 4X' Maitake D-fraction liquid extract is disproportionately expensive given its minimal D-fraction content compared to other versions, offering very poor value despite the reputable brand.
Quantity: 60 Liquid(s)Servings size: 6 Drop(s) (10 servings)
Selected goals:
Other goals:
Immunity
Heart Health
Anti-Aging
Weight Loss
leaderboard Score 30.0
This 'Pro 4X' Maitake D-fraction liquid extract is disproportionately expensive given its minimal D-fraction content compared to other versions, offering very poor value despite the reputable brand.
Mushroom Wisdom's Maitake D Fraction Pro 4X (ID 183414, based on provided data) is confusingly branded given its stated ingredients. Despite the 'Pro 4X' label, the listed D-fraction content of 22.00mg per serving is only a slight increase from the 18.30mg found in their 'Standard' versions, rather than being four times the concentration. This minimal increase is paired with the highest price per serving among all Maitake products analyzed ($6.24), offering exceptionally poor value for money. While Mushroom Wisdom maintains a reputation for quality, this particular formulation appears to be a misstep in terms of product positioning and pricing, drawing criticism for its cost-effectiveness from a consumer perspective.
- Contains Maitake D-fraction, a highly regarded immune-modulating compound.
- Liquid form for potential faster absorption.
- From Mushroom Wisdom, a brand generally known for quality mushroom extracts.
- Extremely high and unjustified price per serving ($6.24) for the listed active ingredient amount.
- The 'Pro 4X' claim is misleading, as 22.00mg D-fraction is not four times the standard 18.30mg.
- Offers significantly worse value compared to other Maitake D-fraction products, including other 'Pro 4X' variants (e.g., ID 183413) from the same brand.
- Limited number of servings per bottle (10).
- Consumers should be highly cautious about the 'Pro 4X' branding for this specific product ID (183414) as the listed D-fraction quantity does not align with a 4X potency increase over standard offerings, making its high price unjustifiable.
- Not recommended due to its extremely poor value for money.
$62.49($6.24 per serving)
 Amazon | $ 62.49 | |
 iHerb | $ 82.24 | |
 Vitacost | $ 68.19 |
| Ingredient | Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Maitake fruiting body extract (D-fraction) | 22 mg |
Categories
Maitake Mushroom 55.0
Despite containing Maitake D-fraction, a premium form, this product offers exceptionally poor value within the Maitake mushroom category. Its significantly inflated price for only a marginal increase in D-fraction content, coupled with misleading branding, positions it unfavorably against other Maitake supplements that provide a better concentration for the cost.
Goals
Immunity 60.0
While Maitake D-fraction is known for its immune benefits, the product's effectiveness is severely undermined by its exorbitant price relative to the minimal D-fraction increase. The slight boost in dosage from the standard version does not compensate for the significantly higher cost, making it an economically unsound choice for consistent immune support.
Heart Health 50.0
Any potential heart health benefits from Maitake are secondary to its immune properties, and this product's formulation offers a negligible increase in active compound at an extremely high cost. It is an inefficient and impractical choice for targeting cardiovascular health, especially when compared to more appropriately dosed and cost-effective supplements.
Anti-Aging 40.0
General mushroom consumption can contribute to cellular health, but this product is not designed or dosed as a specific anti-aging solution. The very low D-fraction amount for its disproportionately high price offers virtually no specific anti-aging benefits compared to dedicated, more potent antioxidant or anti-aging formulations.
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