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Grifron Maitake

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Maitake Mushroom 2000 mg
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Score78
A large serving of identified Grifola frondosa fruiting-body powder offers a focused maitake serving. The mushroom is unextracted and gives no beta-glucan standardization is the main trade-off despite reasonable powder-level serving value.
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Quantity:120 Tablet(s) • (30 servings)
Goals:
Immunity

Score 78

A large serving of identified Grifola frondosa fruiting-body powder offers a focused maitake serving. The mushroom is unextracted and gives no beta-glucan standardization is the main trade-off despite reasonable powder-level serving value.
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$23.86($0.79 per serving)
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Analysis

A large serving of identified Grifola frondosa fruiting-body powder supplies the formula’s main mushroom contribution. Fruiting-body sourcing is clearly stated and vitamin C adds a simple supporting nutrient makes the serving more useful than a vague multi-mushroom blend.

The product is aligned with immune-support use, although mushroom benefits still depend heavily on extraction and active beta-glucan content. It should not be described as preventing or treating illness.

The mushroom is unextracted and gives no beta-glucan standardization leaves potency less certain than the stated weight suggests. reasonable powder-level serving value is therefore meaningful only in the context of the disclosed mushroom quality.

Who is it for
  • Adults seeking a single-mushroom supplement
  • People focused on maitake-related immune support
  • Users without mushroom allergy
Best for
  • Focused maitake supplementation
  • Immune-oriented mushroom support
  • Users who value disclosed mushroom amounts

Pros

  • Fruiting-body sourcing is clearly stated and vitamin C adds a simple supporting nutrient
  • Keeps the formula centered on maitake
  • Discloses the main active amount

Cons

  • The mushroom is unextracted and gives no beta-glucan standardization
  • Does not provide broad immune-nutrient coverage
  • Value depends on reasonable powder-level serving value

Warnings

  • Maitake may add to the effect of glucose-lowering medicines, so blood glucose may need closer monitoring.
  • Mushroom-derived immune-active ingredients warrant review with immunosuppressant treatment.
  • People with mushroom allergy should avoid maitake products.

Nutrient quality

90 Highest impact

A large fruiting-body powder amount is meaningful, though it is not extracted or standardized for beta-glucans. The focused maitake formula fits immune-support use.

Ingredient transparency

80 High impact

Listed weights are mostly clear, with no proprietary blend hiding a combined amount. Complete use directions and inactive ingredients are not supplied, while species and fruiting-body identity are clear, though extraction and active-marker details remain incomplete.

Customer satisfaction

61 Moderate impact

The average rating is good, and the review count is very limited. No review text is supplied to assess recurring complaints or purpose-specific experience.

Value for money

77 High impact

The formula quality and active contribution reasonably justify the cost. Serving value is good for the disclosed amount.

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Goals

Immunity
Impact
High effect
B- Goal FitC+ Strength of SupportC+ CoverageA- Formula Quality
Vitamin C · 80 mgMaitake Mushroom · 2000 mg

Maitake fruiting-body powder has direct immune relevance, and the 2,000 mg serving is substantial. Human evidence depends heavily on extract quality and beta-glucan content, which are not supplied here.

Vitamin C adds modest antioxidant support but remains below a targeted immune amount. The focused formula is coherent, though unextracted powder and missing active-marker data limit confidence in potency.

Study evidence
Maitake Mushroom Mixed 4 studies
Vitamin C Supportive 53 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Maitake (Grifola frondosa) fruiting body powder
2000 mg
Vitamin C
80 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Dairy Free Vegetarian
Report overview
Maitake Mushroom · 2000 mg OverallScore61
D- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyD+ Value
Fruiting body sourcing and a large serving amount are meaningful strengths. The material is unextracted powder, and no active-marker standardization is provided. Its cost is reasonable for powder but does not buy enhanced extraction or verified beta-glucan potency.
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Sources

Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

  1. A phase I/II trial of a polysaccharide extract from Grifola frondosa (Maitake mushroom) in breast cancer patients: immunological effects.
    Deng G; Lin H; Seidman A; Fornier M; D'Andrea G; Wesa K; Yeung S; Cunningham-Rundles S; Vickers AJ; Cassileth B · Journal of cancer research and clinical oncology · 2009
    Single-arm trial34 participantsImmunity forMaitake Mushroom
  2. Maitake mushroom supplementation modulates upper respiratory symptoms and immune responses in healthy adults: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
    Masuda Y; Nakayama Y; Shimizu R; Jogi EM; Kato MC; Yamasaki K; Aoki R; Hashimoto M; Ohno M; Ohata S; Kato S; Konishi M · Food & function · 2026
    Randomized trialImmunity forMaitake Mushroom
  3. Maitake mushroom extract in myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS): a phase II study.
    Wesa KM; Cunningham-Rundles S; Klimek VM; Vertosick E; Coleton MI; Yeung KS; Lin H; Nimer S; Cassileth BR · Cancer immunology, immunotherapy : CII · 2015
    Single-arm trial21 participantsImmunity forMaitake Mushroom
  4. Effect of Maitake (Grifola frondosa) D-Fraction on the activation of NK cells in cancer patients.
    Kodama N; Komuta K; Nanba H · Journal of medicinal food · 2004
    Single-arm trial10 participantsImmunity forMaitake Mushroom
  5. Vitamin C and contribution to the normal function of the immune system: evaluation of a health claim pursuant to Article 14 of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006.
    EFSA Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies (NDA) · EFSA journal. European Food Safety Authority · 2026
    Guideline / consensusImmunity forVitamin C
  6. Therapeutic effects of high-dose vitamin C supplementation in patients with COVID-19: a meta-analysis.
    Sun L; Zhao JH; Fan WY; Feng B; Liu WW; Chen RQ; Ban C; Dang AG; Wang M; Luo KT; Zhou GY; Yu FF; Ba Y · Nutrition reviews · 2024
    Meta-analysis2,334 participants14 studies pooledImmunity forVitamin C
  7. Effect of micronutrient supplements on influenza and other respiratory tract infections among adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Abioye AI; Bromage S; Fawzi W · BMJ global health · 2021
    Meta-analysisImmunity forVitamin C
  8. New evidence for antioxidant properties of vitamin C.
    Vojdani A; Bazargan M; Vojdani E; Wright J · Cancer detection and prevention · 2001
    Randomized trial20 participantsImmunity forVitamin C
  9. Enhanced Vitamin C Delivery: A Systematic Literature Review Assessing the Efficacy and Safety of Alternative Supplement Forms in Healthy Adults.
    Calder PC; Kreider RB; McKay DL · Nutrients · 2025
    Systematic review13 studies pooledImmunity forVitamin C