Host Defense Blog

  • Our >10X Commitment to Being Climate Positive¹

    Our >10X Commitment to Being Climate Positive¹

    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.
  • Our Commitment to Health and Safety

    Our Commitment to Health and Safety

    In light of the quickly evolving global health crisis created by the Coronavirus (COVID 19), we want to take this opportunity to share the steps we have been taking here at Host Defense and Fungi Perfecti.
  • Mycelium Comes to Life with Paul Stamets!

    Mycelium Comes to Life with Paul Stamets!

    Paul Stamets sits down with After Skool to talk about why Host Defense® uses mycelium in all our mushroom supplements. At Host Defense®, we're dedicated to furthering research on mushrooms, mushroom mycelium, and finding new and innovative mycological ways to support human and planetary health.
  • Efficacy of Mushroom Mycelium & Fermented Rice Substrate Confirmed!

    Efficacy of Mushroom Mycelium & Fermented Rice Substrate Confirmed!

    The use of beneficial mushrooms and mushroom mycelium in the form of supplements has increased significantly in recent years. Further, the proven efficacy of mushrooms and mushroom mycelium for supporting immunity and overall wellness has become well-documented in scientific communities and well-known in the natural products industry.
  • 2019 Milestones

    2019 Milestones

    Check out what we've been up to in 2019! We've got company highlights, sustainability efforts, media appearances, and research reports for you in one succinct graphic. More to come in 2020!