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Lion's Mane Mushroom growing on the side of a tree.

Lion’s Mane Mushroom Benefits*

Posted by Fungi Perfecti · April 24, 2023

Often referred to as “The Smart Mushroom,” Lion’s Mane is one of the most well-known beneficial mushroom species world-wide. With important benefits for brain health, like supporting memory, cognition, and mental clarity, Lion’s Mane is a popular supplement choice among those seeking focus in tod...

Myceliated Grain vs Filler

Posted by Host Defense · January 05, 2023

The mycelium and fermented substrate - also known as ‘mycelium biomass’ or ‘myceliated grain’ - is a unique ingredient that has been converted as mushroom mycelium consumes and ferments a food source, whereas a ‘filler’ is an inactive ingredient that serves to add weight or bulk to the main ingredient. But the substrate, once fermented, is actually immunologically active and complements the health-supporting benefits of the mycelium.*

Why All Host Defense Supplements Are Powered by Mushroom Mycelium

Posted by Host Defense · March 10, 2021

We are all students of nature. And nature has an enormous depth of knowledge that we have barely tapped into. At Fungi Perfecti®, one of the most important things we’ve come to understand is that mycelium is a vast ecological network - a cellular network that has a far-reaching and significant ...

The Science of Mushroom Anatomy: Mycelium & the Fruitbody

Posted by Host Defense · July 31, 2020

Host Defense® Talks with the Expert – Jerry Angelini is Head of Science Education at Fungi Perfecti® and Host Defense®. We sat down with Jerry to discuss how beneficial mushroom mycelium and the fermented substrate used to grow it play a vital role in the Host Defense® product line.

Mushrooms and the Immune System

Posted by Host Defense · April 30, 2020

From cognition and mood support to energy and stamina, each mushroom species used in Host Defense® Mushrooms™ supplements offers a unique range of potential health benefits. But one thing that each species has in common is the ability to offer immune support.