Host Defense

Chaga Extract

Vitamins & MineralsServing: 1 mLType: Non-Nutrient/Non-Botanical
N+ Score
F
45
Adequacy
35%
50
Completeness
25%
0
Transparency
20%
100
Diversity
20%
36

About This Product

Host Defense Chaga Extract is a liquid botanical supplement providing 1 mL of fresh Chaga (Inonotus obliquus) mycelium extract per serving. Chaga is a mushroom traditionally recognized for its use in various health practices. This product holds an N+ Score of 45, earning it an 'F' grade and placing it in the below-average tier. While label transparency is 100%, the formula completeness is 0% as it's a single ingredient, and ingredient adequacy is 50% as the 1 mL dosage is not typically aligned with clinically studied amounts, which often involve higher concentrations or standardized extracts. This product may be suitable for individuals seeking a simple Chaga mushroom extract, but specific efficacy at this dose requires further research.

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)

IngredientAmountStatus
fresh Chaga (Inonotus obliquus) mycelium extract1.000 mLN/A

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