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Host Defense MyCommunity Capsules

General immune support, broad-spectrum wellness, adaptogenic benefits.. The product provides a wide array of mushrooms for general wellness. However, the use of mycelium on rice biomass means a significant portion is grain, diluting the active mushroom compounds. Individual doses are also quite low, limiting specific benefits.

7.4/10
VERY GOOD

This product offers a broad spectrum of mushrooms but uses a suboptimal form.

17 ingredientsCapsules15 servings
We'd look at alternatives
Evidence
6.0
Dosing
6.5
Synergy
7.5
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Whenanytime

Mushroom supplements are generally flexible.

Foodwith food

To avoid potential mild digestive upset and improve absorption.

SafetyAll clear

Generally well-tolerated.

ResearchModerate evidence

While mushrooms have strong research, the specific form (mycelium on rice biomass) has less direct clinical backing for efficacy compared to fruiting body extracts.

What We Like

  • Extremely broad spectrum of mushroom varieties
  • Reputable brand in the mushroom space

Watch Out For

  • Uses mycelium grown on rice biomass, not fruiting bodies
  • Individual mushroom doses are very low
  • No standardization for active compounds like beta-glucans

What We Analyzed

Host Defense MyCommunity Capsules Supplement Facts

Verified Supplement Facts

Every dose checked against clinical research

We analyzed the actual supplement facts panel for this product. Every ingredient dose below was cross-referenced with published clinical trials to determine if it matches what studies actually use.

18 ingredients analyzed5 underdosed

Source: Official product page

Ingredient Breakdown

5 underdosed
Clinical Adequate Underdosed Overdosed|Bar = % of clinical dose
IngredientDoseStatusvs. Clinical
Chaga mycelium/rice biomass8.0
148mgUNDERDOSED
10%
148mg

of 1500mg

UNDERDOSED
10%
Maitake mycelium/rice biomass8.0
142mg
142mg
Reishi mycelium/rice biomass8.0
110mgUNDERDOSED
7%
110mg

of 1500mg

UNDERDOSED
7%
Cordyceps mycelium/rice biomass8.0
100mgUNDERDOSED
3%
100mg

of 3000mg

UNDERDOSED
3%
Royal Sun Blazei mycelium/rice biomass7.0
80mg
80mg
Enokitake mycelium/rice biomass
80mg
80mg
Mesima mycelium/rice biomass7.0
76mg
76mg
Lion's Mane mycelium/rice biomass9.0
64mgUNDERDOSED
6%
64mg

of 1000mg

UNDERDOSED
6%
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Other Ingredients(inactive)

Pullulan (capsule)

Our Analysis

Best For

Individuals seeking general immune supportThose looking for a broad adaptogenic blendPeople new to mushroom supplements

Skip This If

Those with rice allergies or sensitivitiesIndividuals seeking clinical doses of specific mushroom compoundsPeople looking for pure fruiting body extracts

Time to Feel

2-4 weeks

Value

FAIR

How to take: Can be taken continuously or cycled as desired. No strong need for cycling.

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