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Maitake Mushroom Extract Capsules 500 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

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Capsule Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
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First and foremost: checking Maitake Mushroom Extract Capsules 500 mg against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.

Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Maitake Mushroom Extract Capsules 500 mg is a dietary supplement by Nootropics Depot with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for immune support, blood sugar support in diabetes, high blood pressure.Based on those ingredients, 260 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Maitake Extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Maitake Mushroom Extract Capsules 500 mg by Nootropics Depot

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: maitake extract at 500 mg per capsule. Maitake is a medicinal mushroom used in traditional and clinical settings, typically supplied as a concentrated extract of its active compounds (polysaccharides).

The capsule itself is made from vegetable cellulose, and magnesium stearate is added as a processing aid.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not assessable

This is a single-ingredient Maitake Mushroom product and its label doesn't state a use — see Maitake Mushroom's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

The evidence for maitake mushroom is limited. The data we hold rates it insufficient reliable evidence for hay fever (allergic rhinitis), chemotherapy-related anemia, throat cancer (laryngeal cancer), and chemotherapy-related digestive upset (diarrhea).

There's also insufficient evidence for chronic fatigue syndrome. In other words, we don't yet have solid clinical proof that this product works for these conditions — that doesn't mean it doesn't, just that the research isn't there yet to say it does.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Maitake Mushroom

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Maitake mushroom is generally well tolerated when used as food, though concentrated supplement safety hasn't been fully studied. The most common side effects are stomach-related: diarrhea and upper-stomach pain (epigastric pain).

In clinical trials, a small number of people reported nausea, and one person developed a rash and itching after two doses, though the rash cleared on its own. Because there isn't enough safety data on concentrated maitake supplements during pregnancy and breastfeeding, the safety data advises against use in both.

Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice if you're pregnant, nursing, or planning either.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Maitake Mushroom

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Maitake Mushroom.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs; diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 260 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Before you take this product, double-check your medications against warfarin (Coumadin) — there's limited evidence maitake may increase its blood-thinning effect. Also flag any blood pressure medications (antihypertensives) or diabetes drugs; maitake can lower blood pressure and blood sugar, which could combine with your medication to drop them too far.

Your doctor or pharmacist can help you decide if timing, dosing, or monitoring changes are needed.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Maitake mushroom extract is worth considering if you're interested in immune support or cancer-related symptoms and you don't take blood thinners, blood pressure meds, or diabetes drugs. If you're on any of those — especially warfarin — you need to check with your own doctor or pharmacist before adding this.

Stomach upset is the most likely side effect. Overall, ask your doctor or pharmacist whether it fits your situation.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Aug 23, 2020.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Maitake Mushroom Extract Capsules 500 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand Nootropics Depot
Net contents 180 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Aug 23, 2020
DSLD ID 232392
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Women (not pregnant or lactating), Organic
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Maitake Mushroom Extract Capsules 500 mg by Nootropics Depot, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
180
IngredientAmount% DV
Maitake Extract500 mg--

Other ingredients: Magnesium Stearate, Vegetable Cellulose

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Label statements
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Formulation

Non GMO

USDA Organic

Seals/Symbols

USDA Organic

Formula

Beta-Glugan minimum content: 30%

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Precautions

Disclaimer: Always consult with a qualified health physician before taking any new dietary supplement.

Warning: Keep out of reach of children. Do not take this or any other supplement if under the age of 18, pregnant or nursing a baby, or if you have any known or suspected medical conditions, and/or taking prescription drug(s) or OTC medication(s).

Do not take this or any other supplement if under the age of 18, pregnant or nursing a baby, or if you have any known or suspected medical conditions, and/or taking prescription drug(s) or OTC medication(s).

FDA Disclaimer Statement

This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any diseases. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take 1 capsule 1-2 times daily.

Storage

Storage: Store in a cool and dry place. Keep away from direct sunlight and heat.

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Maitake Mushroom Extract Capsules 500 mg label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Maitake Mushroom Extract Capsules 500 mg by Nootropics Depot

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container180 Amounts shown are per serving.

Maitake Extract

Interacts with
260 drugs
500 mg per serving

Maitake is an edible mushroom long used as food and in traditional Japanese medicine, and it is being studied for possible immune, blood sugar, and bl...

Maitake Extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Magnesium Stearate, Vegetable Cellulose. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Maitake Mushroom Extract Capsules 500 mg by Nootropics Depot Drug Interactions

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Ingredients driving the most interactions

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Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Maitake Mushroom Extract Capsules 500 mg interact with 260 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Maitake Mushroom Extract Capsules 500 mg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Maitake Extract

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Maitake Mushroom Extract Capsules 500 mg with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Maitake Extract3 drug types · 260 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, combining maitake mushroom with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Clinical research shows that taking maitake mushroom polysaccharide (MMP) can lower blood glucose levels in patients with types 2 diabetes.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
Antihypertensive Drugs

Theoretically, combining maitake mushroom with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Animal research shows that maitake mushroom can lower blood pressure.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Warfarin (Coumadin)

There is limited evidence that maitake mushroom may increase the anticoagulant effects of warfarin.
In a case report, a patient previously stabilized on warfarin developed an elevated international normalized ratio (INR) of 5.1 after taking maitake mushroom (Grifron-Pro Maitake D-Fraction) 1 drop/kg daily in three divided doses for one week. The elevated INR resolved after holding warfarin for two days, then reducing the dose by 11%. It is thought that the beta-glucan constituent of maitake mushroom might cause warfarin dissociation from proteins, resulting in increased free warfarin levels and increased warfarin effects.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Maitake Extract full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Maitake Mushroom Extract Capsules 500 mg, from the product label.

Nootropics Depot

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Name
Nootropics Depot
Street Address
8380 S. Kyrene Rd. Ste. 110
City
Tempe
State
AZ
ZipCode
85284
Web Address
nootropicsdepot.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Maitake Mushroom Extract Capsules 500 mg by Nootropics Depot: Common Questions

Does Maitake Mushroom Extract Capsules 500 mg by Nootropics Depot interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Maitake Mushroom Extract Capsules 500 mg has a known interaction with 260 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Maitake Mushroom Extract Capsules 500 mg contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Can I take maitake extract if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
The safety data advises against concentrated maitake supplements during pregnancy and breastfeeding because there isn't enough safety information. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about what's right for you.
What are the side effects of maitake mushroom?
Most people tolerate it well. The most common side effects are stomach-related — diarrhea and upper-stomach pain. A small number of people in trials reported nausea, and one person had a rash that cleared on its own. Stop and contact your doctor if you notice any symptoms that concern you.
Does maitake mushroom actually work for anything?
The evidence we hold isn't conclusive yet. It's rated insufficient reliable evidence for hay fever, cancer-related anemia, throat cancer, chemotherapy-related diarrhea, and chronic fatigue. That means research hasn't proven it works for these conditions — but it also doesn't mean it doesn't.
What is maitake mushroom extract used for?
Maitake is a medicinal mushroom traditionally used to support immune function and studied in the context of cancer-related symptoms, though clinical proof is still limited. Many people take it for general wellness, but the evidence backing any specific use isn't established yet in our data.
Will this product affect my blood thinner or blood pressure medication?
Yes — it may. Maitake can lower blood pressure and may boost the effect of blood thinners like warfarin. Check your exact medications with your doctor or pharmacist before starting, especially if you're on warfarin or any blood pressure or diabetes drug.

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The Full Monographs Behind Maitake Mushroom Extract Capsules 500 mg’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Maitake Mushroom

Interacts with 260 drugs

Maitake is an edible mushroom long used as food and in traditional Japanese medicine, and it is being studied for possible immune, blood sugar, and blood pressure effects. The human evidence...

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Sources & How We Checked

Maitake Mushroom Extract Capsules 500 mg's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 8 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Maitake Mushroom 8 references
  1. Kabir Y, Kimura S. Dietary mushrooms reduce blood pressure in spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHR). J Nutr Sci Vitaminol (Tokyo) 1989;35:91-4. PubMed
  2. Kabir Y, Yamaguchi M, Kimura S. Effect of shiitake (Lentinus edodes) and maitake (Grifola frondosa) mushrooms on blood pressure and plasma lipids of spontaneously hypertensive rats. J Nutr Sci Vitaminol (Tokyo) 1987;33:341-6. PubMed
  3. Konno S, Tortorelis DG, Fullerton SA, et al. A possible hypoglycaemic effect of maitake mushroom on Type 2 diabetic patients. Diabet Med 2001;18:1010. PubMed
  4. Chen JT, Tominaga K, Sato Y, et al. Maitake mushroom (Grifola frondosa) extract induces ovulation in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome: a possible monotherapy and a combination therapy after failure with first-line clomiphene citrate. J Altern Compl
  5. Hanselin MR, Vande Griend JP, Linnebur SA. INR elevation with maitake extract in combination with warfarin. Ann Pharmacother 2010;44:223-4. PubMed
  6. Talpur, N. A., Echard, B. W., Fan, A. Y., Jaffari, O., Bagchi, D., and Preuss, H. G. Antihypertensive and metabolic effects of whole Maitake mushroom powder and its fractions in two rat strains. Mol.Cell Biochem. 2002;237(1-2):129-136. PubMed
  7. Deng, G., Lin, H., Seidman, A., Fornier, M., D'Andrea, G., Wesa, K., Yeung, S., Cunningham-Rundles, S., Vickers, A. J., and Cassileth, B. A phase I/II trial of a polysaccharide extract from Grifola frondosa (Maitake mushroom) in breast cancer patients: i
  8. Wesa KM, Cunningham-Rundles S, Klimek VM, et al. Maitake mushroom extract in myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS): a phase II study. Cancer Immunol Immunother 2015;64(2):237-47. PubMed

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