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Is Nootropics Depot Maitake Good?

What this page covers:what Nootropics Depot's own product page discloses about its Maitake extract powder. It does not evaluate every Nootropics Depot product. Check the brand's own product page, linked below, for the current label. See Maitake Dosage & Consumption before buying to see how this serving compares to the named research trials.
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Whole fruiting body, standardized to a minimum 30% beta-glucans (an immune-supporting carbohydrate) by HPLC testing, per Nootropics Depot's own product page.

What the label discloses

Nootropics Depot's own product page states its Maitake extract powder comes from "certified organic whole fruiting bodies of Grifola frondosa, not mycelium on grain," standardized to a minimum 30% beta-glucans, verified by HPLC testing. Suggested use is 500 mg, taken 1-2 times daily. The product is sold in 30 g or 60 g sizes, priced $19.99-$29.99 per the brand's own page at time of check.

Nootropics Depot Maitake Mushroom Capsules

Whole fruiting body, standardized to a minimum 30% beta-glucans, HPLC tested per the brand's own product page.

~$20-25 / 60 capsules (500 mg)Check Price on Amazon →

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For a mycelium-sourced brand for comparison, see the Host Defense review. For the full research and label comparison, see the Maitake hub.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nootropics Depot Maitake fruiting body or mycelium?

Whole fruiting body. The brand's own product page states it uses "only certified organic whole fruiting bodies of Grifola frondosa, not mycelium on grain."

What beta-glucan percentage does Nootropics Depot guarantee for Maitake?

A minimum of 30% beta-glucans, standardized and verified by HPLC (High-Performance Liquid Chromatography) testing, per the brand's own product page.

Does this product match either named Maitake trial's dose?

No. This product's suggested use is 500 mg, 1-2 times daily. Neither trial on the Maitake hub used a plain 500 mg whole-mushroom dose; one used a body-weight-scaled dose, the other a proprietary branded extract. See Maitake Dosage & Consumption for the trial-dose detail.

What's the price?

$19.99 to $29.99 depending on size (30 g or 60 g of powder), per the brand's own product page at time of check.

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