Host Defense discloses more overall — based on ingredient quality, transparency, value, and trust signals.
Higher overall score
0.0
/10Limited Disclosure
Key information such as beta-glucan content is not publicly available.
This score reflects disclosure completeness — not a verdict on product quality.
Scored: May 2026
Score breakdown by dimension
| Edensgate | Dimension | Host Defense |
|---|---|---|
0.0 | Ingredient Quality35% | ▲5.8 |
0.0 | Transparency30% | ▲5.6 |
0.0 | Value20% | ▲2.0 |
0.0 | Trust10% | ▲4.0 |
2.0 | Consumer Experience5% | ▲7.0 |
Key facts
| Edensgate | Fact | Host Defense |
|---|---|---|
| — | Extraction method | whole_powder |
| — | Mushroom source | mycelium |
| — | Beta-glucan % | 25% |
| Not disclosed | Beta-glucan verified | Not disclosed |
| Yes | COA available | Yes |
| Not disclosed | Organic certified | Yes |
| — | Trustpilot score | 4.3 (130 reviews) |
| — | Price per serving | £1.67 |
Edensgate vs Host Defense: questions answered
Which discloses more, Edensgate or Host Defense?+
Edensgate scores 0.10/10 and Host Defense scores 4.72/10 on the Cogniscore disclosure rating. Host Defense discloses more overall. The rating reflects what each brand publishes about ingredient sourcing, beta-glucan content, extraction method, dose adequacy and third-party testing. It is not a verdict on product quality or safety.
How are the Edensgate and Host Defense scores calculated?+
Cogniscore rates supplements across five dimensions: ingredient quality (35%), transparency (30%), value for money (20%), trust and third-party testing (10%), and consumer experience (5%). Every score comes from publicly available information, applying the rules in the published methodology. A score measures how much a brand discloses, not whether a product works.
Are Edensgate and Host Defense the same type of product?+
Both are scored in the Mushroom Capsule category, which is why they are compared side by side. Cogniscore only compares products within a category, so the dimensions mean the same thing for each.