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Maitake Mushroom Supplement Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Activa Naturals

Maitake Mushroom Supplement label
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Capsule Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 30, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Maitake Mushroom Supplement 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 Supplement is a dietary supplement by Activa Naturals 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 Mushroom, Powder. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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Check Your Meds Against Maitake Mushroom Supplement by Activa Naturals

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Maitake Mushroom Supplement by Activa Naturals

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.

Activa Naturals Maitake Mushroom contains one active ingredient: maitake mushroom powder. Maitake is a medicinal fungus traditionally used in Asian medicine and studied for immune and metabolic support.

The supplement also contains two inactive ingredients — cellulose and rice flour — which are fillers and binders that help form the capsule.

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 data we hold does not establish reliable evidence for maitake mushroom in hay fever, chemotherapy-related anemia, laryngeal cancer, or chemotherapy-related diarrhea. Research on these uses is either lacking or insufficient to rate its effectiveness.

If you're considering maitake for any of these reasons, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about what the current science actually supports for your situation.

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 taken by mouth. The most common side effects reported in clinical trials were mild gastrointestinal symptoms — diarrhea and epigastric pain (upper abdominal discomfort) — affecting a small number of participants.

One patient reported a rash and itching that cleared on its own without treatment. There is not enough safety data to recommend concentrated maitake supplements during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

If you are pregnant or nursing and interested in maitake, talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice.

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 taking this supplement, double-check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take warfarin or other blood thinners, blood pressure medications, or diabetes medications. Maitake mushroom may increase the effect of all three, and the interaction with warfarin is particularly important to discuss since even a one-week course changed one patient's drug levels significantly.

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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 may help with certain health goals, but the evidence in our data is not yet strong enough to rate it. If you take blood pressure medications, diabetes medications, or warfarin, you'll want to check with your doctor or pharmacist before adding this supplement — it could affect how those drugs work.

For most people, it's generally well tolerated, though some experience mild stomach upset.

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 Jul 25, 2024.

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 Supplement, straight from the product label.

Brand Activa Naturals
Net contents 120 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jul 25, 2024
DSLD ID 308082
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Maitake Mushroom Supplement by Activa Naturals, 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:
2 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
60
IngredientAmount% DV
Maitake Mushroom, Powder1500 mg--

Other ingredients: Cellulose, Rice Flour

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: As a dietary supplement, adults take two (2) capsules daily with water and a meal or as directed by a health care professional. Please consult your doctor before taking any supplement.

Precautions

Caution: Do not exceed recommended dose.

Pregnant or nursing mothers, children under 18, and individuals with a known medical condition should consult a physician before using this or any dietary supplement.

Pregnant or nursing mothers, children under 18, and individuals with a known medical condition should consult a physician before using this or any dietary supplement.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Do not use it if safety seal is damaged or missing.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

General Statements

America's favorite

Formula

Maitake mushroom

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

Seals/Symbols

Made in USA

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Maitake Mushroom Supplement by Activa Naturals label

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Maitake Mushroom Supplement label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Maitake Mushroom Supplement by Activa Naturals

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

Serving size2 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.

Maitake Mushroom, Powder

Interacts with
260 drugs
1500 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 Mushroom, Powder monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Maitake Mushroom Supplement by Activa Naturals Drug Interactions

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260Drugs
260 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Maitake Mushroom, Powder 260

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Maitake Mushroom Supplement interact with 260 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Maitake Mushroom Supplement interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Maitake Mushroom, Powder

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Maitake Mushroom Supplement 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 Mushroom, Powder3 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 Mushroom, Powder full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Maitake Mushroom Supplement, from the product label.

Activa Naturals

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Name
Activa Naturals Inc.
Street Address
9450 SW Gemini Dr #80994
City
Beaverton
State
OR
ZipCode
97008-7105
Phone Number
1-888-987-5180
Web Address
www.ActivaNaturals.com
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Maitake Mushroom Supplement by Activa Naturals: Common Questions

Does Maitake Mushroom Supplement by Activa Naturals interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Maitake Mushroom Supplement 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 Supplement 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 this if I'm on blood pressure or diabetes medication?
Not without checking first. Maitake can lower blood pressure and blood sugar on its own, so combining it with your medication could cause your levels to drop too far. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before you start it — they know your doses and can advise whether it's safe for you.
What are the side effects?
Most people tolerate it well. The most common side effects reported in clinical trials were mild stomach symptoms like diarrhea and upper abdominal discomfort, affecting only a small number of participants. One person reported a rash that went away on its own.
Is maitake mushroom proven to work?
The evidence we have is insufficient to rate it for hay fever, chemotherapy-related anemia, laryngeal cancer, or chemotherapy-related diarrhea. More research is needed before we can say whether it's effective for these uses.
Is it safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding?
There isn't enough safety data to recommend concentrated supplements like this one during pregnancy or breastfeeding. If you're pregnant or nursing and want to use it, talk with your doctor or pharmacist — they can help you weigh the information.
What is maitake mushroom?
Maitake is a medicinal fungus that has been used in traditional Asian medicine. It's been studied for its potential effects on immunity and blood sugar, though evidence for specific uses is still developing.

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The Full Monographs Behind Maitake Mushroom Supplement’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 Supplement'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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