{"product_id":"host-defense-stamets-7","title":"Host Defense Stamets 7, Daily Immune Support","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHost Defense Stamets 7 Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHost Defense Stamets 7\u003c\/strong\u003e is a daily immune-support supplement combining seven mushroom species in one blend. It's made from activated, freeze-dried, certified-organic mushroom mycelium, delivering the full spectrum of compounds the mushrooms produce, including beta-glucans and other polysaccharides. Named for mycologist Paul Stamets, who created the blend, it's designed as a foundational daily option for people who want everyday immune support from functional mushrooms. Delivered in vegan capsules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"vitamart-trust-strip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVitamins Lowest Prices\u003c\/strong\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/pages\/low-price-guarantee\"\u003eLowest Price in Canada — Guaranteed\u003c\/a\u003e | Ships from Ontario across Canada\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHost Defense\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7 mushroom species\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSource\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eActivated, freeze-dried certified-organic mycelium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey compounds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeta-glucans and other polysaccharides\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDaily immune support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertified\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCertified organic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVegan capsules\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-GMO, gluten-free\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho Host Defense Stamets 7 Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdults who want daily, foundational immune support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople drawn to functional mushrooms as a daily supplement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThose who prefer a multi-mushroom blend over a single species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone wanting certified-organic mushroom mycelium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople building a year-round wellness routine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThose who prefer a vegan, mushroom-based option\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho this product is NOT for:\u003c\/strong\u003e If you want a single-mushroom product (just reishi, just lion's mane), a single-species supplement is a better fit. People with mushroom or mold allergies should avoid it. It is not a treatment for any illness or a substitute for medical care. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, take medication — especially immune-modulating medication — or have a medical condition, consult your healthcare practitioner before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVitamart's Take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHost Defense Stamets 7 is a daily immune-support supplement that blends seven different mushroom species rather than relying on just one. It's built on certified-organic, freeze-dried mushroom mycelium, which is what Host Defense is known for. It's a broad daily option for people who want mushroom-based immune support rather than a single-species product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Host Defense Stamets 7 Compares\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eMulti-Mushroom Blend vs Single Species\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSingle-species supplements (just reishi, just lion's mane, just cordyceps) let you target one mushroom for a specific reason. Stamets 7 blends seven species for broad, foundational coverage in one product. If you want one mushroom for a specific goal, choose a single species; if you want a wide everyday base, the blend is the simpler route.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eMycelium vs Fruiting Body\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMushroom supplements are made either from the mycelium (the root-like network) or the fruiting body (the visible mushroom), and people have preferences between the two. Host Defense Stamets 7 uses activated, freeze-dried mycelium. If you specifically want a fruiting-body product, look for one labelled as such; if mycelium suits you, this is built around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eMushroom Blend vs Vitamin-Based Immune Support\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitamin and mineral immune supports (vitamin C, vitamin D, zinc) are the conventional everyday approach. A functional-mushroom blend is a different style of immune support that some people use alongside those basics. They're not mutually exclusive — many people take both. Choose based on whether you want a vitamin-based approach, a mushroom-based one, or both together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat to Know About Functional Mushrooms\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeta-glucans are the compounds of interest.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mushrooms contain polysaccharides including beta-glucans, which are the compounds most often discussed in functional-mushroom products. Here they're part of the natural full-spectrum content of the mycelium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMycelium vs fruiting body.\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplements can be made from the mycelium (the root-like network) or the fruiting body (the visible mushroom). Stamets 7 uses mycelium. Neither is universally \"better\" — it comes down to preference.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA blend of seven species.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rather than a single mushroom, this combines seven species, the idea being broad coverage from one product.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\"Functional food\" style.\u003c\/strong\u003e Many people use functional mushrooms as a daily, food-style supplement taken consistently over time rather than as a short course.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTraditionally used for immune support.\u003c\/strong\u003e Functional mushrooms have a long history of traditional use for general immune support, which is how this daily blend is positioned.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdults: Follow the dosing on the product label, or take as directed by your healthcare practitioner. Stamets 7 is taken daily as a foundational immune-support supplement. Take the capsules with water; they can be taken with or without food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCautions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Consult your healthcare practitioner before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, take medication (especially immune-modulating medication), or have a medical condition. Avoid if you have a mushroom or mold allergy. Keep out of reach of children. Discontinue use and consult your practitioner if you experience adverse effects. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e➕ \u003cstrong\u003eWhy seven different mushrooms?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe blend combines seven species for broad, foundational coverage in a single product, rather than focusing on one mushroom. If you'd prefer to target a single mushroom for a specific reason, a single-species supplement is the better choice.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e➕ \u003cstrong\u003eWhat is mycelium?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eMycelium is the root-like network part of a mushroom, as opposed to the fruiting body (the visible mushroom). Host Defense uses activated, freeze-dried, certified-organic mycelium for Stamets 7.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e➕ \u003cstrong\u003eMycelium or fruiting body — does it matter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePeople have preferences between the two, and both are used in mushroom supplements. Stamets 7 is a mycelium-based product. If you specifically want a fruiting-body supplement, look for one labelled as such. Neither is universally better.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e➕ \u003cstrong\u003eIs it vegan?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eYes. Stamets 7 is mushroom-based and comes in vegan capsules. Host Defense describes its mushroom products as non-GMO, vegan, and gluten-free.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e➕ \u003cstrong\u003eCan I take it every day, long-term?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIt's designed as a daily, foundational supplement that many people take consistently over time. Follow the label for the serving size, and check with your healthcare practitioner about long-term use if you take medication or have a medical condition.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e➕ \u003cstrong\u003eShould I take this or a single mushroom like reishi?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIt depends on your goal. A single mushroom like reishi or lion's mane lets you focus on one species; Stamets 7 gives you a broad seven-species base in one product. Some people use a blend as their everyday base and add a single species for a specific reason.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/collections\/vitamin-c-supplements\"\u003eVitamin C\u003c\/a\u003e — a conventional everyday immune-support basic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/collections\/immune-health\"\u003eImmune Health\u003c\/a\u003e — wider immune-support options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/collections\/reishi-mushroom\"\u003eReishi\u003c\/a\u003e — a single-species mushroom option\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/collections\/adaptogens\"\u003eAdaptogens\u003c\/a\u003e — for everyday stress-adaptation support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e💡 Subscribe \u0026amp; save for an extra discount on every order — never run out of your daily supplements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompare Similar Products\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/collections\/mushrooms\"\u003eAll Mushroom Supplements\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/collections\/immune-health\"\u003eAll Immune Health Supplements\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/collections\/reishi-mushroom\"\u003eReishi Mushroom Supplements\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/collections\/host-defense\"\u003eHost Defense Brand Products\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Vitamart\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitamart.ca is Canada's vitamin specialist. 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