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  • Our >10X Commitment to Being Climate Positive¹

    Our >10X Commitment to Being Climate Positive¹

    As a result of the efforts by this dedicated team, we have committed to not only being carbon neutral, but climate positive! What does climate positive mean? We’re proud to say that as of 2020, Fungi Perfecti and Host Defense are climate positive, offsetting more than 10 times our baseline emissions: >10X Climate Positive.¹
  • Our Commitment to Health and Safety

    Our Commitment to Health and Safety

    In light of the quickly evolving global health crisis created by the Coronavirus (COVID 19), we want to take this opportunity to share the steps we have been taking here at Host Defense and Fungi Perfecti.We are closely monitoring the...

  • Mycelium Comes to Life With Paul Stamets!

    Mycelium Comes to Life With Paul Stamets!

    Paul Stamets sits down with After Skool to talk about why Host Defense® uses mycelium in all our mushroom supplements. At Host Defense®, we're dedicated to furthering research on mushrooms, mushroom mycelium, and finding new and innovative mycological ways to support human and planetary health.
  • Efficacy of Mushroom Mycelium & Fermented Rice Substrate Confirmed!

    Efficacy of Mushroom Mycelium & Fermented Rice Substrate Confirmed!

    The use of beneficial mushrooms and mushroom mycelium in the form of supplements – capsules, extracts, powders, etc. – has increased significantly in recent years. Further, the proven efficacy of mushrooms and mushroom mycelium for supporting immunity and overall wellness...

  • 2019 Milestones

    2019 Milestones

    Check out what we've been up to in 2019! We've got company highlights, sustainability efforts, media appearances, and research reports for you in one succinct graphic. More to come in 2020!
  • Host Defense® Reishi Chili

    Host Defense® Reishi Chili

    Looking for a game day recipe? Why not include a Host Defense® mushroom mycelium powder in your favorite game day chili? This hearty dish is sure to be a crowd pleaser. The Reishi powder not only supports energy & stamina,...

  • Brain & Body™ Golden Milk Latte

    Brain & Body™ Golden Milk Latte

    Warm up this winter with the Host Defense® signature Golden Milk Latte! Our MycoBotanicals® Brain & Body™ Powder has Reishi and Lion’s Mane mushroom mycelium, Turmeric, Ginger, Cinnamon and Black Pepper. Combine it with your favorite milk to make a...

  • Decoding Latin Binomials

    Decoding Latin Binomials

    What's in a Name? By Tristan Woodsmith Have you ever wondered why scientists use complicated, italicized, tongue-twisting terminology to describe living organisms? Why in the world would someone choose to say Canus lupus familiaris, when “Dog” is so much simpler?...

  • The Makings of a Successful Mushroom Foray

    The Makings of a Successful Mushroom Foray

    An interview with Tristan WoodsmithEducation and Outreach | Equipment and Cultivation SpecialistFungi Perfecti 1. What does a successful foray look like? A “foray” is essentially a field trip to collect wild mushrooms led by experienced mycologists. Forays come in many different...