Maitake

Beta-D-glucans are a key indicator of mushroom supplement potency.

• Why This Matters: Beta-D-glucans are studied for their potential immune-supporting properties. Measuring them helps gauge supplement quality.
• Our Focus: We prioritize high beta-D-glucan levels. Grain-based mycelium products often lack these levels.
• Little-Known Fact: Many brands don’t test for beta-D-glucan content, leading to inconsistent potency.
• Our Standards: We test carefully for beta-D-glucans, recently raising our threshold from 30% to 40%.

Why This Matters:

• Alpha-glucans can indicate impurities or fillers.
• Grain-based mycelium products often have higher alpha-glucan levels, signaling lower quality.

Important Notes:

• Alpha glucan levels of Maitake appear high due to an update in the Megazyme assay kit.
• The Megazyme assay kit, used to measure beta-glucan content, was updated to include Trehalase.
• Trehalase, previously classified as beta-glucan, is now recognized as alpha glucan.

Report vs EU Maximum Levels:

• Lead, Cadmium, Mercury: All detected levels are well below the EU’s maximum limits, ensuring safety from these toxic metals.
• Arsenic: No specific EU limit, but the detected level is low and considered safe.

Why This Matters:

• Mushrooms can absorb harmful metals like lead and mercury.
• The EU has some of the strictest limits globally, ensuring consumer protection.
• We meet and exceed these safety standards to guarantee pure, safe supplements.

• Tests Conducted: Liquid Chromatography (LC) and Gas Chromatography (GC) screenings.
• Results: Pesticide levels were below the limit of quantification (<LOQ). This indicates that no detectable pesticide residues were found in the product.

Why This Matters:

• Mushrooms can absorb pesticides, posing potential health risks.
• We perform the most comprehensive pesticide tests, exceeding basic requirements for safety.
• Many companies conduct only limited tests, but we ensure thorough screening for guaranteed product safety.

• Total Plate Count: Less than 10,000 CFU/g—meets safety standards.
• Yeast and Mold: Below 100 CFU/g—low risk of contamination.
• E. Coli and Salmonella: Both negative—no harmful pathogens detected.

Why This Matters:

• Mushrooms can harbor microbes from their natural environment, making thorough testing essential to ensure a safe, contaminant-free product.

Saccharomyces cerevisiae (Baker's Yeast) can artificially inflate beta-glucan levels, misleading consumers about supplement potency.

Two Forms Tested:

• Regular: DNA detectable, confirmed negative through Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR).
• Purified: DNA undetectable, confirmed negative through Microscopic Analysis.

Why This Matters:

• Testing for both forms ensures that no yeast is present, maintaining the integrity and true potency of our mushroom extracts. Beware, some companies use Saccharomyces cerevisiae to falsely boost beta-glucan levels.