Maitake extracted into a liquid form so your body can absorb it quickly and consistently.

A functional mushroom, Maitake is valued for its metabolic and immune-supporting effects.

In the 1980s, Japanese scientists discovered the D-fraction, a polysaccharide complex shown to activate immune cells and support healthy blood sugar regulation.

Ongoing research explores Maitake’s potential in maintaining metabolic balance and improving insulin sensitivity.

Maitake supports metabolic balance, particularly glucose regulation, insulin sensitivity, and immune activation.
Think of it as the mushroom that keeps the system steady: fuelling consistency, not extremes.

Immediately (first few days)
Some people feel more even-keeled, fewer sugar crashes, less afternoon fatigue, better appetite control. Inside the body, Maitake’s polysaccharides begin interacting with insulin receptors and immune cells, improving how your body responds to nutrients.

After a few weeks
Regular use can enhance energy stability and metabolic rhythm. Clinical studies show Maitake’s D-fraction may help balance blood glucose and support healthy immune function over 6–8 weeks of use. It’s subtle but accumulative: steadier mood, smoother digestion, fewer peaks and troughs.

Over months of consistent use
Maitake continues to strengthen metabolic pathways, improving how carbohydrates and fats are processed. Users often describe long-lasting energy and better resilience to daily stress. Over time, this translates into a more stable baseline, the kind of equilibrium you can feel.

A note on the science
Maitake’s activity stems from complex beta-glucan structures known as D- and SX-fractions. MYCRO’s fractional extraction keeps these intact while including secondary phenolics and sterols that naturally complement them, maintaining the mushroom’s full metabolic synergy.

All our ingredients are 100% Australian.

Original range ingredients:

• Maitake mushroom (Grifola frondosa)
• Alcohol (from sugarcane) (30 % v/v)
• Purified water

Contains alcohol.

Zero-Alcohol ingredients:

• Maitake mushroom (Grifola frondosa)
• Apple cider vinegar (certified organic)

Dual-extracted then alcohol removed.

We cultivate Strain 9827, the global reference strain for Maitake, originally isolated for its exceptional fruiting consistency and high beta-glucan yield. This strain is held in the world’s leading culture banks and forms the standard for clinical and nutritional research worldwide.

Each culture is purity-tested and maintained through periodic rejuvenation to prevent genetic drift — ensuring every batch expresses the same biochemical fingerprint that has made G. frondosa (Strain 9827) the benchmark for authentic Maitake cultivation.

Maitake, also known as “Hen of the Woods” is cultivated our Western Australian farm, under the guidance of George Stone.

This complex species grows in overlapping clusters that mirror the layered ecosystems of the forest floor. Stable airflow, humidity, and light are carefully managed to reproduce the natural rhythm of growth and decay that defines its life cycle.

We use a sterilised substrate of Australian hardwood sawdust and lupin hulls to replicate its native woodland conditions, where Maitake feeds on decomposing tree roots, part of nature’s endless recycling of life into life.

Incubation takes 4–6 weeks, during which the mycelium colonises fully before being exposed to light and fresh air to trigger fruiting. Temperature shifts and oxygen flow are tuned precisely to form the dense, frilled clusters that mark peak beta-glucan concentration, the hallmark of one of this superfood.

In our biotech lab, Dr Kyle Thomson and our team fractionate each harvested mushroom; that is, we divide it into distinct chemical groups (fractions) based on solubility, structure, and behavior.

Each fraction is then run through a bespoke extraction method. We carefully adjust: temperature, agitation, dilution, extraction time, and sonication settings, to extract and preserve each class of bioactive compounds without damage.

We avoid concentrating only one compound (e.g. beta-glucans). Instead, after the individual extractions, the fractions are recombined to mirror the natural “full-spectrum” balance found in the mushroom.

For stability and versatility, we use dual-extraction (water + alcohol). Some compounds (like triterpenoids, sterols, flavonoids) are not water-soluble and require alcohol to unlock them.

In our final blend, we maintain a 1:1 extract ratio (i.e. 1000 mg dual-extracted mushroom per mL).

To support consumer needs, we also offer alcohol-free versions. The alcohol is removed (via rotary evaporation), and the extract is stabilised with certified organic apple cider vinegar, instead of glycerin and synthetic preservatives.

As the morning unfolds, shake your Maitake bottle and watch the sediment rise, a swirl of earth and energy coming to life.

Draw up one millilitre into the dropper, the liquid catching the soft light that filters through the kitchen.

Add it to a glass of water, an hour before the first sip of coffee.
The extract disperses slowly, tinting the water with a faint warmth. An unhurried beginning to the day.

Drink it in steady gulps. Let it move through you before the world asks for your attention.
The steadiness of Maitake works quietly: fuelling focus, metabolism, and rhythm long after the glass is empty.

No sweeteners, flavourings or colourants
No rice, grains, or myceliated substrate
No maltodextrin or sugar
No glycerin or preservatives
No imported ingredients
No starch
No gluten-containing ingredients
No dairy or animal products
No soy
No synthetic additives
No GMOs
No artificial anything
No hidden ingredients
No shortcuts

All orders ship from our Sydney lab via Australia Post, with Express Post available for $5 extra.

Enjoy complimentary standard shipping on orders over $75.

Orders are usually dispatched within one business day. As the growers and producers of our products, there may occasionally be short delays during harvest or production; if you’re in a rush, get in touch or check our stockists list to find a nearby store.

We ship Australia-wide.