Host Defense Mushrooms
Host Defense is more than a product line: they are on a myco-mission to spread the power of mushrooms supporting healthy lifestyles.
Grown in the USA
• Near the Olympic Rainforest, USA
• Highest quality lab & growing environments
• Highest quality manufacturing methods
• No co-mingling or adulteration
• Purity testing batch to batch
Certified Organic
Host Defense is a Certified Organic food producer and processor. Our organic certificates are always available upon request. We are the best-documented and longestcertified organic mushroom company in the U.S.
Peak Performance
Each mushroom species has a narrow window when active constituents are at their highest volume. With over 40 years of experience and knowledge, Paul knows the precise harvest time for each species for maximum activity and efficacy.
At their optimal rate of growth, the mushroom-forming mycelium are flash-frozen, capturing a full spectrum of constituents at peak performance.
Recommended by Experts
Host Defense® products are chosen by physicians, naturopaths and other practitioners for efficacy with their patients.
“Host Defense®, owned by mycologist and author Paul Stamets, is the best all around source for immunesupporting mushroom products and information.*” - Andrew Weil, M.D.
Agarikon Capsules - 60 Count
Bio-digestible and bio-available; made from activated mycelium, not from indigestible fruitbodies and spores
Agarikon Capsules - 60 Count (EXPIRES 04-04-2025)
Bio-digestible and bio-available; made from activated mycelium, not from indigestible fruitbodies and spores
Product Expires: 04-04-2025
Breathe Capsules - 30 Capsules
Host Defense Breathe uses activated, freeze-dried, Certified Organic mycelium, with a full spectrum of constituents: polysaccharides (beta glucans, arabinoxylane, glucose, xylose, galactose, cordycepic acid), cordycepin, glycoproteins, ergosterols, triterpenoids and other myco-nutrients, which are essential for Supporting Natural Immunity.*
Breathe Capsules - 60 count
Host Defense Breathe uses activated, freeze-dried, Certified Organic mycelium, with a full spectrum of constituents: polysaccharides (beta glucans, arabinoxylane, glucose, xylose, galactose, cordycepic acid), cordycepin, glycoproteins, ergosterols, triterpenoids and other myco-nutrients, which are essential for Supporting Natural Immunity.*
Chaga Capsules - 60 count
Embraced by Eurasians for centuries and found throughout boreal forests, Chaga grows primarily on birch trees. Studied and treasured worldwide for its health-enhancing and antioxidant properties, Chaga is a unique species, and the focus of recent and ongoing scientific research.
Cordyceps Capsules - 120 count
Cordyceps has been traditionally used in Asia for strenuous, high altitude activities and as an immune tonic. Recently, professional athletes and fitness enthusiasts have discovered that Cordyceps may support increased oxygen uptake and higher endurance levels*. People have also found that Cordyceps supports healthy sexual functioning.*
Cordyceps Capsules - 30 count
Cordyceps has been traditionally used in Asia for strenuous, high altitude activities and as an immune tonic. Recently, professional athletes and fitness enthusiasts have discovered that Cordyceps may support increased oxygen uptake and higher endurance levels*. People have also found that Cordyceps supports healthy sexual functioning.*
Cordyceps Capsules - 60 count
Cordyceps has been traditionally used in Asia for strenuous, high altitude activities and as an immune tonic. Recently, professional athletes and fitness enthusiasts have discovered that Cordyceps may support increased oxygen uptake and higher endurance levels*. People have also found that Cordyceps supports healthy sexual functioning.*
CordyChi Capsules - 120 count
A uniquely balanced blend of Cordyceps and Reishi, CordyChi brings the benefit of supporting energy and oxygen uptake with cellular nutrients.* Adults with active lifestyles and those who seek balance in a stressful world will breathe easy with CordyChi.*
CordyChi Capsules - 30 count
A uniquely balanced blend of Cordyceps and Reishi, CordyChi brings the benefit of supporting energy and oxygen uptake with cellular nutrients.* Adults with active lifestyles and those who seek balance in a stressful world will breathe easy with CordyChi.*
CordyChi Capsules - 60 count
A uniquely balanced blend of Cordyceps and Reishi.
Lion's Mane Capsules - 120 count
This beautiful species, appearing as a white waterfall of cascading icicles, is found on broad leaf trees and logs. The subject of recent studies, Lion’s Mane is renowned for providing support to the brain and nervous system.*
Lion's Mane Capsules - 30 count
This beautiful species, appearing as a white waterfall of cascading icicles, is found on broad leaf trees and logs. The subject of recent studies, Lion’s Mane is renowned for providing support to the brain and nervous system.*
Lion's Mane Capsules - 60 count
This beautiful species, appearing as a white waterfall of cascading icicles, is found on broad leaf trees and logs. The subject of recent studies, Lion’s Mane is renowned for providing support to the brain and nervous system.*
Maitake Capsules - 120 count
Found growing in temperate hardwood forests, Maitake has been the subject of studies worldwide and is known for supporting normal cell growth.* Rich in 1,3, 1,4 and 1,6 beta-D glucans, Maitake is a delicious, edible species, with a long history of traditional use.
Maitake Capsules - 60 count
Found growing in temperate hardwood forests, Maitake has been the subject of studies worldwide and is known for supporting normal cell growth.* Rich in 1,3, 1,4 and 1,6 beta-D glucans, Maitake is a delicious, edible species, with a long history of traditional use.
Mesima Capsules - 60 count
The Mesima mushroom (Phellinus linteus) is increasingly drawing the attention of researchers for its immunologically enhancing properties*. Each capsule contains 500mg of freeze-dried Mesima mycelium.
MycoBotanicals Brain - 60 count
MycoBotanicals™ Brain is a blend of mushrooms and herbs specifically designed to support the brain and nervous system.*
MycoBotanicals Liver - 60 count
MycoBotanicals Liver formula provides a custom combination of mushrooms and herbs to assist the optimization of liver function and health.*
MycoBotanicals Stress Decompress - 60 count
MycoBotanicals® Stress Decompress™ formula provides a custom combination of mushrooms and herbs to promote natural calm and tranquility*
MyCommunity Capsules - 120 count
MyCommunity is the 17-Species Multi Mushroom Complex originally created by Paul Stamets—a comprehensive Host Defense formula for Supporting Natural Immunity.*
MyCommunity Capsules - 30 count
MyCommunity is the 17-Species Multi Mushroom Complex originally created by Paul Stamets—a comprehensive Host Defense formula for Supporting Natural Immunity.*
MyCommunity Capsules - 60 count
MyCommunity is the 17-Species Multi Mushroom Complex originally created by Paul Stamets—a comprehensive Host Defense formula for Supporting Natural Immunity.*
Reishi Capsules - 120 count
Used for more than two millennia in Asia, Reishi has been respectfully called the “mushroom of immortality.” Reishi grows throughout the world, primarily on hardwood trees, and is well known for supporting generalwellness and vitality.*
Reishi Capsules - 30 count
Used for more than two millennia in Asia, Reishi has been respectfully called the “mushroom of immortality.” Reishi grows throughout the world, primarily on hardwood trees, and is well known for supporting generalwellness and vitality.*
Reishi Capsules - 60 count
Used for more than two millennia in Asia, Reishi has been respectfully called the “mushroom of immortality.” Reishi grows throughout the world, primarily on hardwood trees, and is well known for supporting generalwellness and vitality.*
Stamets 7 Capsules - 120 count
Paul Stamets designed this blend of seven mushroom species to support general immunity.* Many use Stamets 7 as a functional food multiple for maintaining peak performance and health.*
Stamets 7 Capsules - 30 count
Paul Stamets designed this blend of seven mushroom species to support general immunity.* Many use Stamets 7 as a functional food multiple for maintaining peak performance and health.*
Stamets 7 Capsules - 60 count
Paul Stamets designed this blend of seven mushroom species to support general immunity.* Many use Stamets 7 as a functional food multiple for maintaining peak performance and health.*
Turkey Tail Capsules - 120 count
Predominant in woodlands throughout the world, Turkey Tail is one of the best-documented mushrooms in scientific research. With a wide spectrum of beneficial properties, Turkey Tail shows much promise in supporting the immune system with its protein-bound and unique polysaccharides.*
Turkey Tail Capsules - 60 count
Predominant in woodlands throughout the world, Turkey Tail is one of the best-documented mushrooms in scientific research. With a wide spectrum of beneficial properties, Turkey Tail shows much promise in supporting the immune system with its protein-bound and unique polysaccharides.*