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Host Defense Lion’s Mane 120 capsules 1000mg – Capsules
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Host Defense Lion’s Mane 120 capsules 1000mg – Capsules

Mycelium + substrate · Capsule

Why this score?
Testing & evidence
9/20
Ingredient/formulation quality
21/25
Value
11/20
Dose transparency
15/15
Manufacturer transparency
7/10
Label/ingredient transparency
9/10
Displayed points and weights are rounded; the total uses unrounded weights. Pending dimensions are excluded. Provisional scores may change after review.
Testing transparency: 9/20
$47.21Amazon
CapsuleFormat
1,000 mgDaily dose
120 capsulesPack size
$0.79Price/day
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The score, explained

Our scoring methodology
Testing & evidence45/100
9 points contributed · weighting 20
Ingredient/formulation quality84.1/100
21 points contributed · weighting 25
Value56/100
11 points contributed · weighting 20
Dose transparency97/100
15 points contributed · weighting 15
Manufacturer transparency65/100
7 points contributed · weighting 10
Label/ingredient transparency90.7/100
9 points contributed · weighting 10

The score compares product data, not medical effectiveness or individual suitability. Prime and affiliate commission contribute no points.

Testing & evidence

Testing claimed

Evidence status
Testing claimed
Manufacturer statement
Manufacturer site says the product is "Verified, Tested & Trusted" and the product page says "Quality standards" plus "Our Dosage: Clinically Dosed" and "Our Science: Extraction Methods"; however I did not find an independently verifiable COA or registry entry for this specific Lion's Mane product.
Laboratory
Not recorded
Certification body
Not recorded
Batch
Not recorded
Batch-specific report
Not established in this record
Report date
Not recorded
Evidence checked
2026-09-27 17:38:30

Dose & value

Preparation / part
Mycelium + substrateCapsule
Daily dose
1,000 mgWithin recommended rangeTypical: 500–3,000 mg/day
Serving size
2 capsules
Pack size
120 capsules
Servings per day
1
Price per day
$0.79
Price last checked
2026-09-26 17:33:23

Daily cost uses the recorded label serving; a larger dose earns no value advantage. The label serving is not a recommendation for your personal intake.

Lion's mane formulation details

Comparison form
Mycelium + substrate
Extract ratio
Not disclosed
Raw-equivalent claim per serving (mg; not actual mass)
Not disclosed
Standardisation / markers as labelled
Not disclosed
Substrate / grain note
Mycelium grown on fermented brown rice biomass
Other active ingredients (summary)
Not disclosed
Named ingredient
Not disclosed
Actual Lion's mane preparation per serving as labelled
1000 mg per serving
Serving as labelled
2 capsules
Daily amount (mg, single direction only)
1000
Other active ingredients
None declared
Pack size as labelled
120 capsules
Recommended serving / frequency
Take 2 capsules per day
Allergen statement
Not disclosed
Vegan / vegetarian label status
Not disclosed

Ingredients & suitability

Excipients
Not disclosed — check the current label
Allergens
Not disclosed
Carrier / source
Not disclosed — check the current label
Other active ingredients
None declared

Manufacturer transparency

Brand
Host Defense
Legal company
Host Defense
Manufacturing model
Not recorded
Manufacturing location
Not recorded

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What the record makes clear

  • Active amount is disclosed.
  • Daily cost can be calculated from the recorded serving.

What to keep in mind

  • Verify the current label and the batch covered by any testing report.
  • A product score cannot determine whether you need a supplement.

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Why this score?
Testing & evidence
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Ingredient/formulation quality
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Value
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Dose transparency
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Manufacturer transparency
7/10
Label/ingredient transparency
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Displayed points and weights are rounded; the total uses unrounded weights. Pending dimensions are excluded. Provisional scores may change after review.
Testing evidence
Evidence status
Testing claimed
Manufacturer statement
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Laboratory
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Certification body
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Batch
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Batch-specific report
Not established in this record
Report date
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Evidence checked
2026-09-27 17:33:01
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Why this score?
Testing & evidence
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Ingredient/formulation quality
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Value
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Dose transparency
15/15
Manufacturer transparency
7/10
Label/ingredient transparency
9/10
Displayed points and weights are rounded; the total uses unrounded weights. Pending dimensions are excluded. Provisional scores may change after review.
Testing evidence
Evidence status
Testing claimed
Manufacturer statement
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Laboratory
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Certification body
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Batch
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Batch-specific report
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Report date
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Evidence checked
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Why this score?
Testing & evidence
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Ingredient/formulation quality
21/25
Value
17/20
Dose transparency
11/15
Manufacturer transparency
9/10
Label/ingredient transparency
9/10
Displayed points and weights are rounded; the total uses unrounded weights. Pending dimensions are excluded. Provisional scores may change after review.
Testing evidence
Evidence status
Testing claimed
Manufacturer statement
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Laboratory
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Certification body
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Batch
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Batch-specific report
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Report date
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Evidence checked
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