Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum), commonly referred to in Asian culture as the Mushroom of Immortality, has long been esteemed for its healing benefits in supporting overall wellness and vitality. USDA Organic and Non-GMO Verified Host Defense Reishi utilizes activated, freeze-dried Certified Organic mycelium that provides daily immune support as well as stress adaptation assistance.

Supports Natural Immune Functions

Mushrooms have experienced rapid development over the last ten years with increasing awareness of their beneficial properties for supporting immune function, cognitive functioning and stress reduction. Mushrooms such as Reishi mushroom have long been used medicinally – part of herbal medicine practices for centuries even millennia!

Reishi mushrooms, commonly referred to as the mushroom of immortality, have long been prized for their natural health benefits. Cultivated for over 2000 years in China as an herbal medicine remedy to combat age-related health problems like cancer or cardiovascular diseases, Reishi is widely recognized for reducing inflammation and stress levels within the body and can even help lower cancer risks.

Reishi mushroom has been shown to contain several potency polysaccharides including beta glucans and arabinoxylane, in addition to glycoproteins, ergosterols, and triterpenoids that act as powerful antioxidants and immunomodulators. Studies have confirmed its beneficial properties.

Host Defense offers a premium quality reishi mushroom supplement made from certified organic mycelium powder grown on 100% organic brown rice to ensure bioavailability and absorbability. They grow their mushrooms in an open air environment without harvesting fruitbodies and spores until required, creating an extremely pure product without any risk of contamination.

Reishi mushroom mycelium powder contains water-soluble polysaccharides such as beta glucans, arabinoxylanes, glucose, xylose, galactose and mannose in addition to glycoproteins, ergosterols and triterpenoids; making Reishi one of the most extensively researched and documented mushrooms when it comes to its impact on immune health.

Reishi mushrooms and herbs combine in Host Defense supplements to provide targeted systems support, offering benefits ranging from cell support, detoxification, hormone balance support and supporting their balance.

Mushrooms and herbs work synergistically to assist the body in adapting to and managing stressors, while supporting digestion, the digestive tract, and nervous systems. All mushroom and herb ingredients included in Host Defense products have been utilized by herbalists for thousands of years and use proper extraction methods that maintain active constituents intact for maximum effectiveness.

Supports Cardiovascular Health

Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum), known in China for over 2000 years as “The Mushroom of Immortality”, is an effective tonic to support cardiovascular and immune function. Reishi has also been proven to stimulate macrophages – immune cells which play an essential role in inflammation regulation – stimulating them, creating macrophage influxes. Furthermore, Reishi is rich in vitamin B12, C volatile oils and amino acids*

Reishi also promotes relaxation by helping promote healthy sleep patterns and stress responses, as well as helping lower cholesterol naturally by inhibiting its absorption in the digestive tract by binding with it and helping the body expel it out through natural means.*

Host Defense Reishi capsules use US grown organic mushroom mycelium to provide a daily supplement that supports immune functions, cardiovascular health, longevity and the body’s ability to adapt to stress.* Host Defense Reishi mycelium contains activated freeze-dried Certified Organic mycelium with active constituents including polysaccharides such as beta glucans, arabinoxylane, glucose, xylose galactose mannose glycoproteins ergosterols triterpenoids myconutrients that support natural immunity.*

Reishi mushrooms are one of the top selling nutritional mushroom species worldwide and are revered for their anti-ageing, immune support, cardiovascular benefits and balanced stress response properties. Host Defense Reishi makes an excellent addition to any healthy lifestyle! *

Supports Energy Levels

Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum), commonly referred to as the “mushroom of immortality,” is an amazing antioxidant capable of neutralizing free radicals and flushing out toxins from the body, supporting natural immune response as well as helping balance inflammation responses. Reishi is also widely believed to aid cardiovascular health, increase energy levels and help the body adapt better to stress. Pair Reishi with Cordyceps for even greater benefits for energy and immunity!

Mushrooms are heterotrophic organisms that lack the capacity for photosynthesis, meaning that instead they must consume organic molecules from their surroundings by means of absorption using enzymes to break them down into simpler ones. Thus, mushrooms provide human bodies with essential vitamins like B12, beta-glucans, volatile oils, amino acids and mineral salts as well as many bioactive polyphenols and phytochemicals which provide antioxidant protection.

As part of the Fungi Kingdom, mushrooms are considered primitive organisms due to being one of only two eukaryotic organisms other than yeasts that can survive without an animal host (24). Fungi are essential ecosystem players, contributing to carbon and nutrient cycling, recycling decomposing organic material, interacting with evergreen trees in an arid ecosystem environment as well as serving an essential reforestation role with Morchella mushrooms helping prevent desertification and improve soil quality (25).

Fungi are an abundant source of protein, providing essential amino acids and vitamins, including B12 which is required for maintaining myelin in nerve cells, red blood cell formation and breaking down fats and sugars into energy production. Fungi also contain plant sterols which inhibit cholesterol absorption during digestion (25).

Studies conducted on cordyceps and Reishi mushrooms have proven their antiviral capabilities through several clinical trials, showing they can inhibit Hepatitis C virus infection (26) while activating natural killer (NK) and T-cells that fight viruses (30), suggesting their use may help protect against COVID-19 pandemic outbreak.

Supports Sleep

Reishi mushrooms have long been revered in Asia as the “Mushroom of Immortality.” Found globally on hardwood trees, Reishi’s cultivation supports general health and vitality.

Reishi is an adaptogen which promotes a healthy stress response, creating a relaxed state in both mind and body. Furthermore, Reishi helps support sleep quality as evidence suggests its use can reduce insomnia as well as improve its quality.

Studies suggest that Reishi may enhance cellular immune function by stimulating macrophage activity. Macrophages play a vital role in disease prevention by neutralizing free radicals and modulating natural immune system responses.

Each Host Defense Reishi capsule is packed with 500mg of organic freeze-dried Reishi mycelium grown in the US and carefully managed by Fungi Perfecti for genetic vitality and purity.

Host Defense Reishi is an everyday supplement designed to promote general wellness and support overall wellbeing. Made with activated, optimally dried and Certified Organic mycelium for maximum absorption and nutrition benefits. Polysaccharides such as beta glucans, arabinoxylane glucose xylose galactose mannose are present, along with glycoproteins ergosterols and triterpenoids – including the benefits associated with anti-cancer.

Host Defense draws inspiration from Paul Stamets and his groundbreaking research into mushroom mycelium power. Paul was first to discover its immuno-modulating powers, leading to high quality medicinal mushroom cultivation as a result.

Reishi pairs perfectly with cordyceps for energy and stress relief, and works very well when combined with other mushrooms to provide long-term foundational support for organs and systems as well as daily immunity support. Reishi is the top selling nutraceutical mushroom species worldwide and among those most researched products of its type.