Fungal Defense 84 Caplets

Fungal Defense 84 Caplets by Garden of Life – Botanical and Enzyme Support

Fungal Defense® caplets by Garden of Life combine botanicals, enzymes and whole foods in a vegan dietary supplement. This 84-caplet formula brings together three distinct blends rather than relying on a single herb: Herbal Balance, Enzyme Balance and Whole Food.

For adults comparing a botanical and enzyme supplement, the distinction is practical. The formula pairs protein- and cellulose-breaking enzymes with seven botanical ingredients, including olive leaf, oregano, garlic and licorice. It is labeled vegan and gluten free, and its directions specify divided doses on an empty stomach.

Key Fungal Defense 84 Caplets Benefits

• Provides protease enzymes that break protein bonds into smaller fragments, complementing the protein breakdown that is part of normal digestion.
• Includes cellulase, which acts on cellulose, the structural carbohydrate found in plant cell walls, alongside a separate blend of botanical ingredients.
• Combines olive leaf and oregano extracts with lemongrass, cinnamon and holy basil for plant-derived constituents within a coordinated three-blend formula.

How Fungal Defense 84 Caplets Works

Enzymes perform specific jobs rather than acting as interchangeable ingredients. Protease targets proteins, while cellulase targets cellulose. HUT and CU describe enzyme activity; they are not additional ingredient weights. The botanical blends supply a different component of the formula: plant constituents from leaves, bark, roots and cloves.

The label gives total weights for each blend, not individual botanical amounts. This matters when comparing Fungal Defense with a single-ingredient extract or another enzyme formula: a blend weight does not tell you how much of each plant it contains.

Key Functional Ingredients Include:

• Protease: Breaks the bonds joining amino acids in proteins, producing smaller peptides and amino acids. This protein-splitting activity explains its role in the Enzyme Balance Blend; it does not establish a specific absorption benefit for this formula.
• Cellulase: Breaks down cellulose, a component of plant cell walls. Its substrate differs from protease's, so the two enzymes contribute different biochemical activities. Cellulase is not a source of dietary fiber and does not replace fiber-rich foods.
• Olive (Leaf) Extract: Supplies phenolic plant compounds, including oleuropein, with antioxidant chemistry. These compounds can neutralize reactive molecules. Olive leaf contributes botanical constituents to the Herbal Balance Blend, without providing a declared individual extract amount or standardized oleuropein percentage.
• Oregano (Stem & Leaf) Extract: Contributes aromatic and phenolic plant constituents to the Herbal Balance Blend. Phenolic compounds have antioxidant chemistry; oregano extract is distinct from a bottle of oregano essential oil, and the two should not be treated as interchangeable preparations.

Fungal Defense 84 Caplets Is Formulated For

• Adults seeking a combined botanical, enzyme and whole-food formula in caplet form.
• Adults who prefer vegan, gluten-free supplements and can follow a divided-dose schedule.

Supplements support your health but do not replace a balanced diet. Always check with your healthcare practitioner before starting a new supplement. Ready to find the right fit? Access Now to schedule a consultation with our licensed wellness professionals at Holistic Health Partners, led by Carolyn Mulally BS, RN, HN-BC. You may also wish to explore our other GI Health Supplements and Garden Of Life collections.

Recommendation: Adults take 1 caplet three times per day. Best taken on an empty stomach with 8oz. of water.

Serving Size: 3 Caplets
Servings Per Container: 28

Other Ingredients: Organic Gum Arabic, Organic Tapioca Starch, Organic Potato Starch, Organic Coating (Organic Tapioca Maltodextrin, Organic Sunflower Lecithin, Organic Palm Oil, Organic Guar Gum), Organic Rice (Hull) Concentrate.

Does Not Contain: Gluten Free

Storage: Store in a cool, dry place.

Additional precautions: Garlic can cause abdominal pain, gas, nausea, odor or allergic reactions and may increase bleeding risk with anticoagulants or aspirin. Licorice can raise blood pressure, lower potassium and cause serious heart-rhythm problems or cardiac arrest; high salt intake, high blood pressure, heart conditions or kidney conditions increase concern. Licorice can interact with corticosteroids. Review these ingredients with your practitioner before use.

These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.