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How We Grow Mushroom Mycelium

Posted by Host Defense · August 13, 2020

At Fungi Perfecti®, we follow the science. And years of both internal and third-party testing has shown that mushroom mycelium is highly immunologically active. That’s why we use mushroom mycelium in ALL Host Defense® supplements - because it works!*

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.

Elderberry Plus Syrup: Elderberries and Mushroom Mycelium

Posted by Host Defense · June 11, 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 Elderberry Plus supports an engaged and balanced immune system.*

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.

Our >10X Commitment to Being Climate Positive¹

Posted by Host Defense · April 24, 2020

As a result of the efforts by this dedicated team, we have committed to not only being carbon neutral, but climate positive! What does climate positive mean? We’re proud to say that as of 2020, Fungi Perfecti and Host Defense are climate positive, offsetting more than 10 times our baseline emissions: >10X Climate Positive¹.