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Host Defense Mushrooms
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
(8340 ratings)
Cordyceps 100 mg
Hericium mushroom 48 mg
Maitake Mushroom 142 mg
Score 68.0
A very wide blend of 17 Host Defense mycelial mushrooms, offering broad-spectrum support with slightly improved value. Individual dosages are very low, and the mycelium-on-grain approach is debated for potency.
Quantity: 60 Capsule(s)Servings size: 2 Capsule(s) (30 servings)
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Energy
Fitness
Immunity
General Health
Testosterone Support
leaderboard Score 68.0
A very wide blend of 17 Host Defense mycelial mushrooms, offering broad-spectrum support with slightly improved value. Individual dosages are very low, and the mycelium-on-grain approach is debated for potency.
Quantity: 30Quantity: 120
Host Defense MyCommunity in its 60-capsule option provides an expansive blend of 17 mushroom species, designed for comprehensive health support. As with all Host Defense products, it relies on mycelium grown on organic brown rice, a methodology that is debated for its effectiveness in delivering concentrated active compounds like beta-glucans compared to pure fruiting body extracts. Despite the impressive variety, the individual dosages for each mushroom are remarkably low, often in the double-digit milligrams, making it challenging for the product to achieve significant, targeted effects for specific health goals such as brain health or energy. While the extensive array of mushrooms may offer general synergistic benefits for overall wellness and immune modulation, particularly at a slightly improved price point compared to the smallest size, the low concentration of active ingredients from the mycelial form remains a key consideration for consumers seeking maximum potency.
- Offers an unparalleled variety of 17 different mushroom species for broad-spectrum support.
- Benefits from high brand recognition and positive customer reviews for the MyCommunity line.
- Provides a slightly better price per serving than the smallest quantity, improving value.
- Convenient capsule form for consistent daily intake.
- Primarily uses mycelium grown on grain, which may contain significant starch and lower concentrations of certain beneficial compounds (e.g., beta-glucans) compared to fruiting body extracts.
- Individual mushroom dosages (ranging from 12mg to 148mg) are extremely low, making it difficult to achieve significant, targeted therapeutic effects.
- The broadness of the blend might mean no single mushroom's specific benefits are maximized due to insufficient dosage.
- Consumers should research the debate between mycelium and fruiting body extracts to align with their potency expectations.
- Individuals with sensitivities to rice or other grains should consider the product's mycelial growth substrate.
$30.71($1.02 per serving)
 Amazon | $ 30.71 | |
 iHerb | $ 30.72 |
| 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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