Host Defense Mushrooms
Host Defense® Mushrooms™ was founded by renowned mycologist Paul Stamets with the goal of building the bridge between people and fungi. We specialize in mushroom mycelium-based supplements to support natural immunity and whole body wellness.* Based near the Olympic Rainforest in Washington state, we’re one of the best-documented and longest-standing mushroom supplement companies in the USA.
Conveniently offering multiple delivery methods – including capsules, extracts, sprays, and powders - as well as other products like MycoBrew drink mixes, we work to increase accessibility to mushroom mycelium-based products. Our mushroom mycelium and fruit bodies are certified organic, non-GMO, vegan, and gluten-free. We base all product development and formulation on scientifically proven data to ensure the quality of our supplements.*
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Host Defense Community Education - Lion's Mane "The Smart Mushroom"
Host Defense Community Education - Wellness from the Underground
Foraging tips with Zolton
Russula brevipes
Mycelium is Magic
Black Morels
Flash back to morel cultivation
Host Defense Knowledge
Mushroom Identification with Jacq
Pro foraging tips
2 Agarikon strains on 1 log!
Jacq’s first quest for Agarikon
Dave Sumerlin’s most memorable Agarikon collection
Cork borer blues with Jacqueline
The first Agarikon strain in our culture library
Agarikon - Paul’s life achievement
Agarikon and Sustainability
100 Agarikon Strains Announcement
Paul Stamets and the knowledge of nature
Imagining a forest walk with Paul Stamets
Mycelium & The Celebration of Life
Celebration of Life
Meet our Sustainability Analyst!
Put Host Defense POWDERS ON IT!
Host Defense Immune Support Options*
Mushroom Pop Quiz - Part 6
Fungal tissue samples with Travis
We found an Agarikon - let's collect a sample!
Fermentation is so much more than a wellness trend!*
May the Spores Be With You