F
N+ Score45
Vitamins & MineralsServing: 2 Capsule(s)Type: Non-Nutrient/Non-Botanical

Host Defense Maitake is a mushroom supplement providing 100 mg of Maitake per two-capsule serving. This product features a single active ingredient with 100% label transparency. Despite this clarity, the product receives an N+ Score of 45, earning an 'F' grade, placing it in the below-average tier due to concerns regarding ingredient adequacy and formula completeness. While Maitake is commonly researched for its potential immune-modulating properties, the 100 mg dosage in this product may be lower than amounts used in some clinical studies for specific outcomes. This supplement might appeal to those looking for a basic, single-ingredient Maitake product.

About This Product

Maitake by Host Defense is a vitamins & minerals supplement containing 1 active ingredients. It has earned an N+ Score of 45/100 (Grade F).

N+ Score Breakdown

Ingredient Adequacy50/100

Are key ingredients present at clinically effective doses based on research?

Formula Completeness0/100

Does the product include all expected ingredients for its supplement category?

Label Transparency100/100

Are individual ingredient amounts clearly disclosed without proprietary blends?

Ingredient Diversity36/100

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
  • Limited ingredient diversity compared to category norms

Ingredient Analysis (1 ingredients)

IngredientAmountDose Adequacy
Maitake100.000 mgN/A

Clinical ranges based on NIH ODS Fact Sheets and peer-reviewed research. Status indicates whether the amount meets evidence-based thresholds.