Building a Bridge Between People and Fungi

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About Host Mycelium

Founded with a passion for mycology and a vision of creating a stronger connection between people and the fascinating world of fungi, Host Mycelium Mushrooms™ is dedicated to developing high-quality mushroom-based wellness products.

Our focus includes mushroom mycelium and other mushroom-derived ingredients, with an emphasis on responsible cultivation, quality, transparency, and continued research. We believe that a better understanding of fungi can help consumers make more informed choices about mushroom-based nutrition and wellness.

Based in the Pacific Northwest, our work is inspired by the remarkable diversity of fungi found throughout the region. We are committed to learning from modern mycology while maintaining a strong focus on careful cultivation, quality control, and responsible product development.

At Host Mycelium Mushrooms™, our goal is simple: to help build a meaningful bridge between people and fungi through education, quality, and a deeper appreciation of the mushroom world.

#1 Best Selling Mushroom Supplement Brand in the U.S.

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Our Story

Host Mycelium Mushrooms™ began more than a decade ago with a vision of bringing carefully cultivated mushroom supplements directly to consumers and specialty retailers. What started as a focused mushroom supplement company has grown into a broader commitment to mycology, education, research, and responsible cultivation.

Today, our mission extends far beyond producing mushroom products. We are passionate about exploring the remarkable role fungi play in natural ecosystems and sharing knowledge about their relationship with trees, plants, pollinators, people, and the planet.

We believe that understanding fungi is essential to appreciating their incredible diversity and ecological importance. Through continued research, education, and responsible cultivation, Host Mycelium Mushrooms™ is dedicated to expanding our knowledge of the fungal kingdom and helping more people discover the fascinating world of mycology.

Explore. Study. Preserve. Share.
Our mission is to deepen the connection between people and fungi while supporting a greater appreciation for the role these remarkable organisms play in our world.

At Host Mycelium, we build every formula and product through development grounded in scientifically proven research, helping guarantee the quality and effectiveness of our supplements. Our mushroom mycelium and fruiting bodies are cultivated on our Washington state farm and are certified organic, non-GMO, vegan, and gluten-free. In addition, each supplement is independently tested to confirm identity, purity, composition, and potency by third-party labs using validated, internationally accepted testing standards.

Doing the Research

Consistently at the forefront of mycology innovation, we’re always working to discover fresh, creative approaches to connect human wellness with helpful mushrooms. We rely on in-house teams of mycologists and healthcare practitioners, biologists and chemists, plus researchers and educators. Offering a range of convenient formats—capsules, extracts, sprays, powders, teas, syrups, and more!—is one way we expand access to the immune-supporting advantages of mushroom mycelium-based supplements.*

Following the Science

A major breakthrough from our research has been recognizing how valuable mushroom mycelium can be. Mycelium is the longest-living part of the mushroom organism, made up of highly active cells that perform many essential roles—including functioning as the fungal organism’s immune defense. Years of industry-focused research, combined with internal studies and independent third-party testing, show that mycelium-based mushroom supplements provide meaningful immune-system support. That’s why we include mushroom mycelium in ALL of our supplements—because it delivers real results!*

Founded by Paul

After realizing the tremendous promise of helpful mushrooms—especially mushroom mycelium—to strengthen the well-being of both people and the planet, Paul Stamets founded Host Mycelium in 1980 to help connect humans and fungi. Over the years since, Paul has grown into a globally recognized authority on virtually every aspect of mycology.

His core argument is that mushrooms are essential for strong immune function in both humans and natural environments. In the same way people do, ecosystems have immune defenses. Those defenses can be compromised by stress, illness, and fatigue. In the places they thrive, mushrooms act as living connectors that help sustain ecological balance and resilience—and, when used as supplements, they can also bolster human wellness.

Writer, Speaker, Medical Researcher, and Innovator

Writer, Presenter, Medical Scientist, and Pioneer

Paul is widely recognized as a leading authority in fungal cultivation, ecology, and therapeutic applications. He speaks frequently to expand knowledge and appreciation for these remarkable organisms—fungi—that truly thrive beneath every step we take along life’s journey.

Paul Stamets’ forward-thinking leadership has driven major discoveries that highlight the strength and promise of helpful mushrooms and, especially, mushroom mycelium. Research conducted by Paul and his team has produced pioneering mycology-based solutions, pointing to vast possibilities for fungi in applications ranging from water purification through mycofiltration and environmental restoration via mycoremediation, to leveraging beneficial mushroom mycelium as supplement forms that support both human wellbeing and the health of the planet. In addition, he has collaborated with the Department of Entomology at Washington State University to apply mycelium-derived extracts to help address Colony Collapse Disorder affecting bee communities.

40+ Years of Mycology

As the Founder, Member, and Owner of Host Mycelium, LLC, he has identified and named many newly recognized mushroom species and led a wide range of research efforts focused on practical fungal applications. Paul has devoted his life to exploring, understanding, and sharing insight into the singular, enigmatic, and remarkable realm of fungi.

Land Acknowledgement

Host Mycelium recognizes that our facilities sit on the ancestral and traditional homelands of the Squaxin Island Tribe and the Nisqually Indian Tribe. We acknowledge and honor the Squaxin and Nisqually communities, as well as their ancestors, who have cared for and protected these lands since time immemorial. We offer our respect for their sovereignty, their enduring relationship to this place, and their vital contributions to the deep ecological knowledge that informs our work today. With gratitude and a commitment to partnership, we pledge to pursue a future that advances Indigenous rights and honors the land we are fortunate to share.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

ꝉ Source: SPINSscan Natural / Natural Products Supermarkets > $2MM / Total US – Natural Channel / Mushrooms Ingredient Report / 52 Wks Ending 12/28/2025

+ Your purchase of Host Mycelium Mushrooms™ products helps support their mission to reduce carbon emissions, and also supports research to protect bees from colony collapse and conservation of rare mushroom species in old growth forests.