Founded By Paul Stamets
About Fungi Perfecti®
An Eco-Friendly Brand
Sustainability Report
Giving Bees A Chance
BeeFriendly™ Initiative

HELPING BEES, TREES, PEOPLE, & PLANET
Paul Stamets started Fungi Perfecti® with the goal of building the bridge between people and fungi.
Since its inception in 1980, Fungi Perfecti has become synonymous with cutting-edge mycological research and solutions. Our continued mission is to explore, study, preserve, and spread knowledge about the use of fungi for helping people and planet. Read More »
Makers of Host Defense Mushrooms
Our mushrooms are USDA organic, non-GMO, vegan, and gluten-free.
We base our product development and formulation on scientifically proven data to ensure quality and efficacy. All of our supplements are verified for identity, purity, composition, and strength by independent labs.

BLOGS & ARTICLES
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Host Defense® is honored to be featured in Erewhon Market’s latest collaboration with multi-award-winning singer-songwriter and musician Kacey Musgraves. As part of this partnership, Erewhon has introduced the Deeper Wellness Smoothie by Kacey Musgraves—a delicious blend that reflects the beauty...
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Olympia, WA - Renowned mycologist and founder and owner of Fungi Perfecti, LLC - makers of Host Defense Mushrooms - Paul Stamets, publishes his latest book: Psilocybin Mushrooms in Their Natural Habitats. A renowned pioneer in the world of mycology...
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Taxonomy Reishi belongs to the Ganodermataceae family in the fungal kingdom: Division: Basidiomycota Class: Agaricomycetes Order: Polyporales Family: Ganodermataceae Genus: Ganoderma Species: G. lucidum All information within this blog is intended strictly for educational purposes and is not meant to...