Breathe
Host Defense Breathe is a botanical supplement, despite being categorized under Vitamins & Minerals, featuring a fungal blend. Each 1.5-gram serving provides 500mg of Cordyceps, 500mg of Reishi, and 500mg of Chaga, alongside 5 calories and 1 gram of total carbohydrates. The product offers 100% label transparency across its 5 ingredients. This supplement received an N+ Score of 49, resulting in an 'F' grade and placing it in the below-average tier. This score reflects that the dosages of the included mushroom extracts are not at levels typically considered clinically effective according to current scientific literature. It may be considered by those seeking a basic mushroom blend, but it does not meet the criteria for clinically relevant ingredient dosages.
About This Product
Breathe by Host Defense is a vitamins & minerals supplement containing 5 active ingredients. It has earned an N+ Score of 49/100 (Grade F).
N+ Score Breakdown
Are key ingredients present at clinically effective doses based on research?
Does the product include all expected ingredients for its supplement category?
Are individual ingredient amounts clearly disclosed without proprietary blends?
Does the formula include a breadth of beneficial compounds from multiple pathways?
Strengths
- +Fully transparent label with individual ingredient amounts disclosed
Weaknesses
- −Missing several expected ingredients for its category
Ingredient Analysis (5 ingredients)
| Ingredient | Amount | Dose Adequacy |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 5.000 Calorie(s) | N/A |
| Total Carbohydrates | 1.000 Gram(s) | N/A |
| Cordyceps | 500.000 mg | N/A |
| Reishi | 500.000 mg | N/A |
| Chaga | 500.000 mg | N/A |
Clinical ranges based on NIH ODS Fact Sheets and peer-reviewed research. Status indicates whether the amount meets evidence-based thresholds.