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New Chapter Host Defense® -- 60 Capsules
Made with Activated Organic Mushrooms. Your Lifeshield® for Ultimate Immunity. Contains multiple mushrooms shown to increase NK Cell activity by up to 300%. Mycelium: the Earth’s Living Internet. The pure healing force of the mushroom lies in its mycelium. Mycelia are the delicate life threads growing unseen in rainforest soil and wood, culturing organic matter and delivering probiotics nutrients to all trees and plants. Mycelia make up a living internet, connecting the ancient intelligence in the mushroom to all life on earth. It is through the activity of the mycelium that traditional mushrooms confer their maximum healing benefits on our physiologies, and each New Chapter® Activated Organic Mushroom formula delivers proprietary strains of mycelium, hand selected and grown by Paul Stamets, in their organic culturing media. New Chapter Activated Organic Mushrooms are the supreme expression of mushrooms’ protective and healing intelligence and are rich in Glycoproteins, Arabinoxylanes, Ergosterols, and Broad Spectrum 1,3 1,4 & 1,6 B-Glucans. For maximum benefit, take with New Chapter’s Gingerforce™ formulation to increase bioavalability and activity. Host Defense® contains multiple mushrooms shown to increase human Natural Killer (NK) Cell activity by up to 300%. The immune enhancing power of Host Defense® comes from two sources: the unsurpassed quality of the New Chapter Activated Organic Mushrooms, and the synergistic combination of species. Each of the Host Defense species has, on its own, an ability to support human immune functioning, but the combination of these 16 mushroom sources creates synergies, waves of reinforcement, that bathe us in immune support. There is glory in each mushroom, but greater glory in the whole. It All Starts with Certified P-Value. New Chapter Activated Organic Mushrooms from Paul Stamets are the finest traditional mushrooms grown anywhere in the world, and are the only commercially available mushrooms with a Certified P-Value. P-Value is a scientific term for the genetic integrity of the mushroom. When Paul Stamets, one of the world’s leading mushroom experts, selects a mushroom from the rainforest, he cultures it in rigorously controlled conditions in his laboratories. The growing mushroom mycelium is absolutely genetically identical with the rainforest mushroom that gave it birth, carrying all of its genetic energy and healing force. Mushrooms not grown in such a rigorous potency-assured manner may be hundreds of generations distant from the purity of their genetic heritage, and thus suffer genetic degeneration and a lack of vitality. We ensure that all New Chapter® Activated Organic Mushrooms have the lowest possible P-Value closest to the genetic origins of the nature-born specimens or the wild genome.
Average Customer Rating:
4.9 out of 5
35 of 35 (100%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for New Chapter Host Defense® -- 60 Capsules
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
excellent product,October 4, 2009
By Marwil
Value:
4
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Quality:
5
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Effectiveness:
5
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Satisfaction:
5
out of 5
"I gather they are going to change the formulation and that Paul Stametz - who created this is taking it over- but this is a great product keeps your immune system healthy even on chemo. It has really helped me."
Age:
45-54
Gender:
Female
Daily supplement usage:
3-5 supplements daily
Referral source:
Self-referred
Reason for usage:
Specific health concern
Duration of use:
61-180 days
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Review 2 for New Chapter Host Defense® -- 60 Capsules
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
excellent product,October 3, 2009
By OrcasIslanderfrom Orcas Island, WA
Value:
5
out of 5
Quality:
5
out of 5
Effectiveness:
5
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Satisfaction:
5
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"I take this, along with New Chapter's Reishi, Cordyceps, Mycomend and (most importantly) Maitake, for immune support. In my opinion, the superior quality of New Chapter products makes the extra cost worth it."
Age:
55-64
Gender:
Male
Daily supplement usage:
6+ supplements daily
Referral source:
Physician
Reason for usage:
Specific health concern
Duration of use:
61-180 days
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Review 3 for New Chapter Host Defense® -- 60 Capsules
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Love this Product,October 1, 2009
By niftyfrom Colorado
Value:
5
out of 5
Quality:
5
out of 5
Effectiveness:
5
out of 5
Satisfaction:
5
out of 5
"Host Defense is a great immune booster. It helps you fight off sickness and helps you get over stuff faster when you do get sick. My entire family takes it now."
Age:
45-54
Gender:
Female
Daily supplement usage:
3-5 supplements daily
Referral source:
Physician
Reason for usage:
Promote overall health
Duration of use:
61-180 days
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Review 4 for New Chapter Host Defense® -- 60 Capsules
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
great stuff!,July 17, 2009
By red99emtfrom Peoria IL
Value:
5
out of 5
Quality:
5
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Effectiveness:
5
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Satisfaction:
5
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"I love the mushroom combo, and find that if I take it immediately when starting to come down with anything, this knocks the socks off it. However, I generally don't even start to come down with stuff, since I take this on a fairly regular schedule. Great quality, and super value. This costs MUCH more at my health food store!"
Age:
55-64
Gender:
Female
Daily supplement usage:
6+ supplements daily
Referral source:
Self-referred
Reason for usage:
Promote overall health
Duration of use:
Over 180 days
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Review 5 for New Chapter Host Defense® -- 60 Capsules
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Great product,May 6, 2009
By cmoore2455
Value:
5
out of 5
Quality:
5
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Effectiveness:
5
out of 5
Satisfaction:
5
out of 5
"It works really good for the immune system. It will also help sinus problems."
Duration of use:
61-180 days
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Review 6 for New Chapter Host Defense® -- 60 Capsules
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Good quality product,April 11, 2009
By mistysfrom Eureka California
"It says a lot, Good organic ingredients. It is contained in a brown glass bottle to keep it fresh. And no plastic to leach into the product. That is guality! The price is right."
Age:
55-64
Gender:
Female
Daily supplement usage:
3-5 supplements daily
Reason for usage:
Specific health concern
Duration of use:
61-180 days
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Review 7 for New Chapter Host Defense® -- 60 Capsules
Top 100 Contributor
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
This stuff works!,March 24, 2009
By Ryhanafrom Napa Valley, Ca
Value:
5
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Quality:
5
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Effectiveness:
5
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Satisfaction:
5
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"I am very familiar with Paul Staments work with mushroom mycelium to heal the planet. He has worked with New Chapter to create a good product to help the human body. I trust both these sources. I have been using Host Defense for several months now and will continue with it."
Age:
45-54
Gender:
Female
Daily supplement usage:
3-5 supplements daily
Referral source:
Self-referred
Reason for usage:
Specific health concern
Duration of use:
Over 180 days
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Review 8 for New Chapter Host Defense® -- 60 Capsules
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Great product,March 4, 2009
By Darbert
Value:
5
out of 5
Quality:
5
out of 5
Effectiveness:
5
out of 5
Satisfaction:
5
out of 5
"The product is awesome! I take four capsules a day and it has made a huge difference in my life. It improved a health issue I was dealing with. Thanks for keeping the price down. Money is very tight now..."
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Review 9 for New Chapter Host Defense® -- 60 Capsules
Top 1000 Contributor
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Immune System Support,February 7, 2009
By DOGLoveinKYfrom Crestwood, KY
Value:
5
out of 5
Quality:
5
out of 5
Effectiveness:
5
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Satisfaction:
5
out of 5
"I have been taking Host Defense for over a year now and it has helped me avoid many bacterial and viral infections. When my family gets really sick, it helps me not catch their germs. I have always had a low white blood cell count and Host Defense seems to make the difference to keep me healthier."
Age:
55-64
Gender:
Female
Daily supplement usage:
6+ supplements daily
Referral source:
Other
Reason for usage:
Specific health concern
Duration of use:
Over 180 days
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Review 10 for New Chapter Host Defense® -- 60 Capsules
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Excellent prices!,January 2, 2009
By Devinfrom Tucson, AZ
"This is a fabulous product for your overall health. I am fighting breast cancer and take it daily and always will."
Age:
55-64
Daily supplement usage:
1-2 supplements daily
Referral source:
Friend
Reason for usage:
Specific health concern
Duration of use:
61-180 days
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Review 11 for New Chapter Host Defense® -- 60 Capsules
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Host Defense,December 21, 2008
By juzziezfrom Chicago
Value:
3
out of 5
Quality:
5
out of 5
Effectiveness:
5
out of 5
Satisfaction:
5
out of 5
"Wonderful product. Takes time to be effective I have been using this product daily for 4 months an"
Age:
45-54
Gender:
Female
Daily supplement usage:
6+ supplements daily
Referral source:
Other
Reason for usage:
Promote overall health
Duration of use:
61-180 days
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Review 12 for New Chapter Host Defense® -- 60 Capsules
Top 1000 Contributor
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Excellent Immune-Booster!,October 23, 2008
By FLGirlfrom Coral Springs, FL
Value:
5
out of 5
Quality:
5
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Effectiveness:
5
out of 5
Satisfaction:
5
out of 5
"I would highly recommend New Chapter's entire product line, particularly their Host Defense. It's an excellent way to build up one's immunity in conjunction with a healthy diet/exercise."
Age:
35-44
Gender:
Female
Daily supplement usage:
6+ supplements daily
Referral source:
Self-referred
Reason for usage:
Promote overall health
Duration of use:
Over 180 days
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Review 13 for New Chapter Host Defense® -- 60 Capsules
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Great for allergies,August 2, 2008
By airbusfrom Tucson,AZ
Value:
5
out of 5
Quality:
5
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Effectiveness:
5
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Satisfaction:
5
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"Bought this after recommendation from our vet for our Golden Retriever who has had terrible allergies. It helped activate her immune system and has brought her to life. As for humans...don't know."
Gender:
Female
Daily supplement usage:
1-2 supplements daily
Referral source:
Physician
Reason for usage:
Specific health concern
Duration of use:
30-60 days
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Review 14 for New Chapter Host Defense® -- 60 Capsules
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Improved my immune system,September 23, 2007
By okiejo
Value:
4
out of 5
Quality:
5
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Effectiveness:
5
out of 5
Satisfaction:
5
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"I'm typically a healthy person, but for some reason, last year I started getting whatever was going around and found myself sick often. I decided I needed to build my immune system. After much research, I began purchasing Host Defense by New Chapter. I can say I'm very happy with the results. I don't remember the last time I even had the sniffles. I liked the results so much, I started giving them to my 16 yr old son who suffers from allergies. I'm happy to report that as long as he takes them consistently, his allergies are minimized. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this product to anyone who wants to see an improvement in there immune system."
4 of 4 people found this review helpful.
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Review 15 for New Chapter Host Defense® -- 60 Capsules
Top 10 Contributor
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Wonderful Defense,September 11, 2007
By jossfrom Las Vegas
Value:
5
out of 5
Quality:
5
out of 5
Effectiveness:
5
out of 5
Satisfaction:
5
out of 5
"Immune system booster and shield for the elements."
Age:
35-44
Gender:
Female
Daily supplement usage:
6+ supplements daily
Referral source:
Self-referred
Reason for usage:
Promote overall health
Duration of use:
30-60 days
0 of 4 people found this review helpful.
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Review 16 for New Chapter Host Defense® -- 60 Capsules
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
September 5, 2007
By jmb60
Value:
5
out of 5
Quality:
5
out of 5
Effectiveness:
5
out of 5
Satisfaction:
5
out of 5
"I use this product instead of echinacea when I feel sickness coming on. My nutritionist recommended it to me and it works! My whole family insists that we keep it on hand."
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Review 17 for New Chapter Host Defense® -- 60 Capsules
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Excellent Product,August 12, 2007
By JayP
"Ever since I started using this product about 3 yrs. ago, my immunity has dramatically improved. There is just no denying it. I seldom get a cold and, if I do, it is of a shorter duration. I haven't had bouts of laryngitis every winter as before. I was one who caught everything that was going around and now I don't. Pure and simple. And Vitacost has the lowest price for this product I've ever seen!! Very impressive all around."
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Review 18 for New Chapter Host Defense® -- 60 Capsules
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Excellent Product,July 30, 2007
By Deee
Value:
5
out of 5
Quality:
5
out of 5
Effectiveness:
5
out of 5
Satisfaction:
5
out of 5
"Boosts the immune system and I seem to get over any cold I might catch from my kids quickly!"
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Review 19 for New Chapter Host Defense® -- 60 Capsules
Top 500 Contributor
Overall Rating:
4
out of 5
July 8, 2007
By destiny
Value:
5
out of 5
Quality:
4
out of 5
Effectiveness:
4
out of 5
Satisfaction:
4
out of 5
"I've been taking this product for many months. It has helped me maintain things & has really helped me with my job. I used to get foggy headed alot, but seldom notice it anymore."
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Review 20 for New Chapter Host Defense® -- 60 Capsules