Myco Shield Spray Cinnamon Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Myco Shield Spray Cinnamon 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
Myco Shield Spray Cinnamon is a dietary supplement by Host Defense Mushrooms with 5 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for immune support, fatigue and general well-being, stress and sleep.Based on those ingredients, 501 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Reishi Mycelium Extract, Fresh, Chaga Mycelium Extract, Fresh, Birch Polypore Mycelium Extract, Fresh. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Myco Shield Spray Cinnamon by Host Defense Mushrooms
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.
What’s inside
Low disclosure
Myco Shield Spray contains five active ingredients: a proprietary extract blend plus four individual mushroom mycelium extracts — turkey tails, agarikon, reishi, chaga, and birch polypore — all in fresh form. The spray is suspended in water and alcohol with cassia essential oil.
Does it work?
Not established
The evidence for reishi, chaga, and birch polypore in the conditions studied is either insufficient to rate or shows they're possibly ineffective. Reishi is possibly ineffective for high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia), and the data on its use for Alzheimer disease, altitude sickness, and athletic performance is too thin to call.
Chaga and birch polypore similarly lack established evidence for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, COVID-19, joint pain, hair loss, or dandruff. The facts don't tell us what this product is marketed to do, so we can't confirm whether it works for its intended purpose.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Reishi is generally well tolerated in the short term, but long-term safety isn't well studied. Common side effects include dizziness, dry mouth, itching, nausea, rash, and stomach upset.
Respiratory allergy to reishi spores, sore throat, and runny nose can occur; rare effects include insomnia and headache. Chaga is generally used in foods and teas, but human safety data are limited.
Two cases of kidney failure and one of kidney damage have been tied to excessive chaga use, which contains high oxalate levels. Birch is well tolerated in food-like amounts, but allergic reactions and contact dermatitis are possible, especially in people sensitive to birch pollen.
Reishi and chaga safety data advise against use during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Birch supplements are best avoided in pregnancy, and breastfeeding safety hasn't been established.
We hold no pregnancy or breastfeeding data for turkey tails or agarikon.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Check your blood pressure medications (antihypertensives), blood thinners (anticoagulants and antiplatelet drugs), and diabetes medications with your pharmacist — these carry Moderate-severity interactions with reishi and chaga. Also mention immune-suppressing drugs and any water pills (diuretics) you take.
No interactions are documented for turkey tails or agarikon, but we couldn't check them.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
If you're on blood pressure, blood thinner, diabetes, immune-suppressing, or water-pill medications, check with your pharmacist before starting this spray — the mushroom extracts may interact. Anyone with a birch pollen allergy or history of kidney issues should be especially cautious.
Pregnant or breastfeeding? Talk to your doctor first.
The long-term safety profile isn't established, so this is one to discuss with your pharmacist if you plan regular use.
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Assessment coverage: 3 of 5 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Sep 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
General information
Key facts about Myco Shield Spray Cinnamon, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Host Defense Mushrooms |
|---|---|
| Net contents | 0.5 Fluid Ounce(s); 15 mL |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Sep 25, 2024 |
| DSLD ID | 312402 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Liquid |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Organic |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Myco Shield Spray Cinnamon by Host Defense Mushrooms, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Proprietary Extract Blend | 0.42 mL | -- |
| Turkey Tails Mycelium Extract, Fresh | 0 NP | -- |
| Agarikon Mycelium Extract, Fresh | 0 NP | -- |
| Reishi Mycelium Extract, Fresh | 0 NP | -- |
| Chaga Mycelium Extract, Fresh | 0 NP | -- |
| Birch Polypore Mycelium Extract, Fresh | 0 NP | -- |
Other ingredients: Water, Alcohol, Cassia Essential Oil
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: Apply three pump sprays into mouth, then swallow, twice per day. Do not inhale while spraying. Avoid contact with eyes. Shake well before using. Can be taken with food, on an empty stomach, or as recommended by your healthcare professional.
Precautions
Do not inhale while spraying. Avoid contact with eyes.
Caution: If you have a medical condition, are taking medications, or are pregnant or nursing, consult your healthcare professional before using this product.
Keep out of reach of children.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Formula
Superfood mushroom mycelium Cinnamon flavor
Formulation
On-The-Go Immune Support
Certified Organic by the WSDA Certified Organic Washington State Dept. of Agriculture
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Seals/Symbols
Certified Organic Washington State Dept. of Agriculture
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Myco Shield Spray Cinnamon by Host Defense Mushrooms label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Myco Shield Spray Cinnamon by Host Defense Mushrooms
These are the 5 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size0.42 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container35 Amounts shown are per serving.
Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.
Proprietary Extract Blend
- › Turkey Tails Mycelium Extract, Fresh
- › Agarikon Mycelium Extract, Fresh
- › Reishi Mycelium Extract, Fresh
- › Chaga Mycelium Extract, Fresh
- › Birch Polypore Mycelium Extract, Fresh
Other (inactive) ingredients: Water, Alcohol, Cassia Essential Oil. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Myco Shield Spray Cinnamon by Host Defense Mushrooms Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Myco Shield Spray Cinnamon by Host Defense Mushrooms contains five ingredients, three of which we couldn't check for interactions.
The two we could — reishi and chaga — do have documented interactions with medications.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Reishi mushroom's most serious concern is with blood pressure medications (antihypertensives). If you're on a blood pressure drug, reishi may lower your pressure further, raising the risk of hypotension (low blood pressure).
Additionally, reishi may increase bleeding risk at higher doses if you take blood thinners (anticoagulants or antiplatelet drugs) like warfarin or aspirin, and it may have additive effects with diabetes medications, theoretically raising the risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia).
Chaga carries similar Moderate-severity interactions: it may increase bleeding risk with blood thinners, interfere with immune-suppressing drugs, and raise hypoglycemia risk alongside diabetes medications. Birch polypore has one documented Minor interaction — it may interfere with diuretic (water-pill) therapy.
We hold no interaction data for Turkey Tails, Agarikon, or the proprietary blend itself. Altogether, these interactions span 501 individual medications.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Myco Shield Spray Cinnamon interact with 501 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
3 of the 5 ingredients in Myco Shield Spray Cinnamon interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Reishi Mycelium Extract, Fresh Chaga Mycelium Extract, Fresh Birch Polypore Mycelium Extract, Fresh
6-mercaptopurinePurinethol
How 6-mercaptopurine interacts with Myco Shield Spray Cinnamon — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chaga Mycelium Extract, FreshImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, chaga might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Chaga Mycelium Extract, Fresh + 6-mercaptopurine interactionAbciximabReoPro
How Abciximab interacts with Myco Shield Spray Cinnamon — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chaga Mycelium Extract, FreshAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, chaga may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Chaga Mycelium Extract, Fresh + Abciximab interactionReishi Mycelium Extract, FreshAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, high doses of reishi mushroom might increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full Reishi Mycelium Extract, Fresh + Abciximab interactionAbrocitinibCibinqo
How Abrocitinib interacts with Myco Shield Spray Cinnamon — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Reishi Mycelium Extract, FreshAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, high doses of reishi mushroom might increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full Reishi Mycelium Extract, Fresh + Abrocitinib interactionChaga Mycelium Extract, FreshAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs, Immunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, chaga may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Chaga Mycelium Extract, Fresh + Abrocitinib interactionAcarboseGlucobay, Prandase, Precose
How Acarbose interacts with Myco Shield Spray Cinnamon — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chaga Mycelium Extract, FreshAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking chaga with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Chaga Mycelium Extract, Fresh + Acarbose interactionReishi Mycelium Extract, FreshAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, reishi mushroom might have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Reishi Mycelium Extract, Fresh + Acarbose interactionAcebutololRhotral, Sectral
How Acebutolol interacts with Myco Shield Spray Cinnamon — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Reishi Mycelium Extract, FreshAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concurrent use of reishi mushroom with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Reishi Mycelium Extract, Fresh + Acebutolol interactionAcenocoumarolSintrom
How Acenocoumarol interacts with Myco Shield Spray Cinnamon — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Reishi Mycelium Extract, FreshAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, high doses of reishi mushroom might increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full Reishi Mycelium Extract, Fresh + Acenocoumarol interactionChaga Mycelium Extract, FreshAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, chaga may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Chaga Mycelium Extract, Fresh + Acenocoumarol interactionAcetaminophen, AspirinGemnisyn
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin interacts with Myco Shield Spray Cinnamon — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chaga Mycelium Extract, FreshAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, chaga may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Chaga Mycelium Extract, Fresh + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionReishi Mycelium Extract, FreshAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, high doses of reishi mushroom might increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full Reishi Mycelium Extract, Fresh + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionAcetaminophen, Aspirin, CaffeineExcedrin, Excedrin Extra Strength, Excedrin Migraine
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with Myco Shield Spray Cinnamon — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Reishi Mycelium Extract, FreshAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, high doses of reishi mushroom might increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full Reishi Mycelium Extract, Fresh + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionChaga Mycelium Extract, FreshAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, chaga may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Chaga Mycelium Extract, Fresh + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, IbuprofenCombogesic
How Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen interacts with Myco Shield Spray Cinnamon — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chaga Mycelium Extract, FreshAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, chaga may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Chaga Mycelium Extract, Fresh + Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen interactionReishi Mycelium Extract, FreshAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, high doses of reishi mushroom might increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full Reishi Mycelium Extract, Fresh + Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen interactionAcetazolamideAk-Zol, Diamox
How Acetazolamide interacts with Myco Shield Spray Cinnamon — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Reishi Mycelium Extract, FreshAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concurrent use of reishi mushroom with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Reishi Mycelium Extract, Fresh + Acetazolamide interactionBirch Polypore Mycelium Extract, FreshDiuretic Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, birch might interfere with diuretic therapy.
Read the full Birch Polypore Mycelium Extract, Fresh + Acetazolamide interactionAcetohexamideDymelor
How Acetohexamide interacts with Myco Shield Spray Cinnamon — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Reishi Mycelium Extract, FreshAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, reishi mushroom might have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Reishi Mycelium Extract, Fresh + Acetohexamide interactionChaga Mycelium Extract, FreshAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking chaga with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Chaga Mycelium Extract, Fresh + Acetohexamide interactionAcetylsalicylic AcidEntrophen
How Acetylsalicylic Acid interacts with Myco Shield Spray Cinnamon — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chaga Mycelium Extract, FreshAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, chaga may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Chaga Mycelium Extract, Fresh + Acetylsalicylic Acid interactionReishi Mycelium Extract, FreshAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, high doses of reishi mushroom might increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full Reishi Mycelium Extract, Fresh + Acetylsalicylic Acid interactionAdalimumabHumira
How Adalimumab interacts with Myco Shield Spray Cinnamon — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chaga Mycelium Extract, FreshImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, chaga might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Chaga Mycelium Extract, Fresh + Adalimumab interactionAdalimumab-adazHyrimoz
How Adalimumab-adaz interacts with Myco Shield Spray Cinnamon — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chaga Mycelium Extract, FreshImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, chaga might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Chaga Mycelium Extract, Fresh + Adalimumab-adaz interactionAdalimumab-adbmCyltezo
How Adalimumab-adbm interacts with Myco Shield Spray Cinnamon — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chaga Mycelium Extract, FreshImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, chaga might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Chaga Mycelium Extract, Fresh + Adalimumab-adbm interactionAdalimumab-afzbAbrilada
How Adalimumab-afzb interacts with Myco Shield Spray Cinnamon — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chaga Mycelium Extract, FreshImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, chaga might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Chaga Mycelium Extract, Fresh + Adalimumab-afzb interactionAdalimumab-attoAmjevita
How Adalimumab-atto interacts with Myco Shield Spray Cinnamon — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chaga Mycelium Extract, FreshImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, chaga might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Chaga Mycelium Extract, Fresh + Adalimumab-atto interactionAdalimumab-bwwdHadlima
How Adalimumab-bwwd interacts with Myco Shield Spray Cinnamon — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chaga Mycelium Extract, FreshImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, chaga might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Chaga Mycelium Extract, Fresh + Adalimumab-bwwd interactionAdalimumab-fkjpHulio
How Adalimumab-fkjp interacts with Myco Shield Spray Cinnamon — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chaga Mycelium Extract, FreshImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, chaga might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Chaga Mycelium Extract, Fresh + Adalimumab-fkjp interactionAlbiglutideTanzeum
How Albiglutide interacts with Myco Shield Spray Cinnamon — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chaga Mycelium Extract, FreshAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking chaga with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Chaga Mycelium Extract, Fresh + Albiglutide interactionReishi Mycelium Extract, FreshAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, reishi mushroom might have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Reishi Mycelium Extract, Fresh + Albiglutide interactionAlefaceptAmevive
How Alefacept interacts with Myco Shield Spray Cinnamon — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chaga Mycelium Extract, FreshImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, chaga might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Chaga Mycelium Extract, Fresh + Alefacept interactionAlemtuzumabCampath
How Alemtuzumab interacts with Myco Shield Spray Cinnamon — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chaga Mycelium Extract, FreshImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, chaga might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Chaga Mycelium Extract, Fresh + Alemtuzumab interactionAliskirenTekturna
How Aliskiren interacts with Myco Shield Spray Cinnamon — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Reishi Mycelium Extract, FreshAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concurrent use of reishi mushroom with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Reishi Mycelium Extract, Fresh + Aliskiren interactionAlogliptinNesina
How Alogliptin interacts with Myco Shield Spray Cinnamon — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Reishi Mycelium Extract, FreshAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, reishi mushroom might have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Reishi Mycelium Extract, Fresh + Alogliptin interactionChaga Mycelium Extract, FreshAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking chaga with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Chaga Mycelium Extract, Fresh + Alogliptin interactionAlogliptin, MetforminKazano
How Alogliptin, Metformin interacts with Myco Shield Spray Cinnamon — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chaga Mycelium Extract, FreshAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking chaga with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Chaga Mycelium Extract, Fresh + Alogliptin, Metformin interactionReishi Mycelium Extract, FreshAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, reishi mushroom might have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Reishi Mycelium Extract, Fresh + Alogliptin, Metformin interactionAlogliptin, PioglitazoneOseni
How Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interacts with Myco Shield Spray Cinnamon — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Reishi Mycelium Extract, FreshAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, reishi mushroom might have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Reishi Mycelium Extract, Fresh + Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interactionChaga Mycelium Extract, FreshAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking chaga with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Chaga Mycelium Extract, Fresh + Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interactionAlteplase, TpaActilyse, Activase
How Alteplase, Tpa interacts with Myco Shield Spray Cinnamon — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chaga Mycelium Extract, FreshAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, chaga may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Chaga Mycelium Extract, Fresh + Alteplase, Tpa interactionReishi Mycelium Extract, FreshAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, high doses of reishi mushroom might increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full Reishi Mycelium Extract, Fresh + Alteplase, Tpa interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin Codeine #2
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with Myco Shield Spray Cinnamon — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Reishi Mycelium Extract, FreshAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, high doses of reishi mushroom might increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full Reishi Mycelium Extract, Fresh + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionChaga Mycelium Extract, FreshAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, chaga may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Chaga Mycelium Extract, Fresh + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with Myco Shield Spray Cinnamon — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chaga Mycelium Extract, FreshAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, chaga may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Chaga Mycelium Extract, Fresh + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionReishi Mycelium Extract, FreshAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, high doses of reishi mushroom might increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full Reishi Mycelium Extract, Fresh + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAmbrisentanLetairis, Volibris
How Ambrisentan interacts with Myco Shield Spray Cinnamon — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Reishi Mycelium Extract, FreshAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concurrent use of reishi mushroom with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Reishi Mycelium Extract, Fresh + Ambrisentan interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Myco Shield Spray Cinnamon with known interactions, here are the types of medications they can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.
Reishi Mycelium Extract, Fresh
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Theoretically, high doses of reishi mushroom might increase the risk of bleeding.
A dose of 1.5 grams daily of reishi mushroom does not seem to decrease platelet aggregation, but a higher dose of 3 grams daily does.
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, reishi mushroom might have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs.
Animal research suggests that reishi mushroom decreases blood sugar. However, in patients with type 2 diabetes, taking reishi mushroom does not reduce fasting glucose levels, and its effects on glycated hemoglobin are inconsistent.
Antihypertensive Drugs
Theoretically, concurrent use of reishi mushroom with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Reishi mushroom has shown hypotensive activity in animal research. Clinical evidence suggests that reishi mushroom reduces blood pressure in some, but not all, patients with hypertension.
Chaga Mycelium Extract, Fresh
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Theoretically, chaga may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
In vitro and animal research suggests that chaga extract can inhibit platelet aggregation. This effect has not been reported in humans.
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, taking chaga with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Animal research suggests that chaga might decrease blood glucose levels and increase insulin levels. This has not been reported in humans.
Immunosuppressants
Theoretically, chaga might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
In vitro research suggests that certain constituents of chaga stimulate immune function. This has not been reported in humans.
Birch Polypore Mycelium Extract, Fresh
Diuretic Drugs
Theoretically, birch might interfere with diuretic therapy.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Myco Shield Spray Cinnamon, from the product label.
Host Defense Mushrooms
See all Host Defense Mushrooms products- Name
- Fungi Perfecti, LLC
- Street Address
- PO Box 7634
- City
- Olympia
- State
- WA
- ZipCode
- 98507
- Phone Number
- 877-504-6926
- Web Address
- Hostdefense.com
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The Full Monographs Behind Myco Shield Spray Cinnamon’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Reishi Mushroom
Interacts with 375 drugsReishi is a traditional Asian mushroom widely used to support the immune system and overall wellness. Human evidence for most of its claimed benefits is limited or low-quality, so it should...
Read the full Reishi Mushroom monograph → Herb & supplement monographChaga
Interacts with 327 drugsChaga is a fungus that grows mostly on birch trees and is used as a tea or supplement, mainly for immune and antioxidant support. Human evidence for its benefits is very limited, and it may...
Read the full Chaga monograph → Herb & supplement monographBirch
Interacts with 75 drugsBirch is a tree whose leaves, bark, and sap are used in traditional remedies, most often as a mild diuretic or for joint and urinary complaints. Solid human evidence is limited, and birch is...
Read the full Birch monograph →Sources & How We Checked
Myco Shield Spray Cinnamon'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.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
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The 30 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.
Reishi Mushroom 17 references
- McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
- Tao J, Feng KY. Experimental and clinical studies on inhibitory effect of ganoderma lucidum on platelet aggregation. J Tongji Med Univ 1990;10:240-3. PubMed
- Singh AB, Gupta SK, Pereira BM, Prakash D. Sensitization to Ganoderma lucidum in patients with respiratory allergy in India. Clin Exp Allergy 1995;25:440-7.
- Lee SY, Rhee HM. Cardiovascular effects of mycelium extract of Ganoderma lucidum: inhibition of sympathetic outflow as a mechanism of its hypotensive action. Chem Pharm Bull (Tokyo) 1990;38:1359-64. PubMed
- Kwok Y, Ng KFJ, Li, CCF, et al. A prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of the platelet and global hemostatic effects of Ganoderma lucidum (Ling-Zhi) in healthy volunteers. Anesth Analg 2005;101:423-6. PubMed
- Wanmuang, H., Leopairut, J., Kositchaiwat, C., Wananukul, W., and Bunyaratvej, S. Fatal fulminant hepatitis associated with Ganoderma lucidum (Lingzhi) mushroom powder. J Med Assoc Thai. 2007;90(1):179-181.
- Seto, S. W., Lam, T. Y., Tam, H. L., Au, A. L., Chan, S. W., Wu, J. H., Yu, P. H., Leung, G. P., Ngai, S. M., Yeung, J. H., Leung, P. S., Lee, S. M., and Kwan, Y. W. Novel hypoglycemic effects of Ganoderma lucidum water-extract in obese/diabetic (+db/+db
- Chu, T. T., Benzie, I. F., Lam, C. W., Fok, B. S., Lee, K. K., and Tomlinson, B. Study of potential cardioprotective effects of Ganoderma lucidum (Lingzhi): results of a controlled human intervention trial. Br.J.Nutr. 2012;107(7):1017-1027.
- Jin, X., Ruiz, Beguerie J., Sze, D. M., and Chan, G. C. Ganoderma lucidum (Reishi mushroom) for cancer treatment. Cochrane.Database.Syst.Rev. 2012;6:CD007731.
- Kabir, Y., Kimura, S., and Tamura, T. Dietary effect of Ganoderma lucidum mushroom on blood pressure and lipid levels in spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHR). J Nutr Sci Vitaminol.(Tokyo) 1988;34(4):433-438. PubMed
- Kanmatsuse, K., Kajiwara, N., Hayashi, K., Shimogaichi, S., Fukinbara, I., Ishikawa, H., and Tamura, T. [Studies on Ganoderma lucidum. I. Efficacy against hypertension and side effects]. Yakugaku Zasshi 1985;105(10):942-947. PubMed
- Gao, Y., Lan, J., Dai, X., Ye, J., and Zhou, S. A Phase I/II Study of Ling Zhi Mushroom Ganoderma lucidum(W.Curt: Fr.) Lloyd (Aphyllophoromycetideae) Extract in Patients with Type II Diabetes Mellitus. International Journal of Medicinal Mushrooms 2004;6. DOI
- Jin H, Zhang G, Cao X, and et al. Treatment of hypertension by linzhi combined with hypotensor and its effects on arterial, arteriolar and capillary pressure and microcirculation. In: Niimi H, Xiu RJ, Sawada T, and et al. Microcirculatory Approach to Asi
- Klupp NL, Chang D, Hawke F, Kiat H, Cao H, Grant SJ, Bensoussan A. Ganoderma lucidum mushroom for the treatment of cardiovascular risk factors. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2015 Feb 17;2:CD007259. PubMed
- Zhao H, Zhang Q, Zhao L, Huang X, Wang J, Kang X. Spore Powder of Ganoderma lucidum Improves Cancer-Related Fatigue in Breast Cancer Patients Undergoing Endocrine Therapy: A Pilot Clinical Trial. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2012;2012:809614.
- Pazzi F, Adsuar JC, Domínguez-Muñoz FJ, García-Gordillo MA, Gusi N, Collado-Mateo D. Ganoderma lucidum effects on mood and health-related quality of life in women with fibromyalgia. Healthcare (Basel) 2020;8(4):520. PubMed
- Kogure T, Koiwai A, Fukushi D, et al. Hypereosinophilia with hepatic nodule formation caused by Ganoderma lucidum. Intern Med 2021;60(24):3897-3903.
Chaga 9 references
- Sun JE, Ao ZH, Lu ZM, et al. Antihyperglycemic and antilipidperoxidative effects of dry matter of culture broth of Inonotus obliquus in submerged culture on normal and alloxan-diabetes mice. J Ethnopharmacol 2008;118(1):7-13. PubMed
- Hyun KW, Jeong SC, Lee DH, et al. Isolation and characterization of a novel platelet aggregation inhibitory peptide from the medicinal mushroom, Inonotus obliquus. Peptides 2006;27(6):1173-8. PubMed
- Kim YO, Han SB, Lee HW, et al. Immuno-stimulating effect of the endo-polysaccharide produced by submerged culture of Inonotus obliquus. Life Sci 2005;77(19):2438-56. PubMed
- Kikuchi Y, Seta K, Ogawa Y, et al. Chaga mushroom-induced oxalate nephropathy. Clin Nephrol 2014;81(6):440-4. PubMed
- Lee S, Lee HY, Park Y, et al. Development of end stage renal disease after long-term ingestion of chaga mushroom: case report and review of literature. J Korean Med Sci. 2020;35(19):e122.
- Kwon O, Kim Y, Paek JH, et al. Chaga mushroom-induced oxalate nephropathy that clinically manifested as nephrotic syndrome: A case report. Medicine (Baltimore) 2022;101(10):e28997. PubMed
- Su L, Xin C, Yang J, et al. A polysaccharide from Inonotus obliquus ameliorates intestinal barrier dysfunction in mice with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Int J Biol Macromol 2022;214:312-323. PubMed
- Chen S, Ma Y, Li H, et al. Anti-diabetic e?ects of Inonotus obliquus extract in high fat diet combined streptozotocin-induced type 2 diabetic mice. Nutr Hosp 2022;39(6):1256-1263. PubMed
- Ye X, Wu K, Xu L, et al. Methanol extract of Inonotus obliquus improves type 2 diabetes mellitus through modifying intestinal flora. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2023;13:1103972. PubMed
Birch 4 references
- Robbers JE, Tyler VE. Tyler's Herbs of Choice: The Therapeutic Use of Phytomedicinals. New York, NY: The Haworth Herbal Press, 1999.
- Lahti, A. and Hannuksela, M. Immediate contact allergy to birch leaves and sap. Contact Dermatitis 1980;6(7):464-465. PubMed
- Allam JP, Wuestenberg E, Wolf H, et al. Immunologic response and safety in birch pollen sublingual versus oral vestibule immunotherapy: a pilot study. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2014;133(6):1757-9.e3. PubMed
- Meyer-Hoffert U, Brasch J. Allergic contact dermatitis caused by betulin-containing triterpene extract from the outer bark of birch (Betula alba). Contact Dermatitis. 2013;68(6):382-3.
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