AHCC
by AOR Advanced Orthomolecular Research Advanced · capsule · 30 vegetarian capsules
- On the market (NIH)
- UPC 6 24917 08118 3
- DSLD label 214425
- Serving 1 capsule
- 30 servings
AHCC by AOR Advanced Orthomolecular Research Advanced lists 5 ingredients; 5 sit inside a blend without their own amounts. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on February 26, 2020.
What is in AHCC?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 1 capsule. The capsule beside an amount places it among every product in the NIH database that lists the same ingredient: the bar is the middle half of their amounts, the line in it the median, the whiskers the 10th and 90th percentiles; the green tick is the FDA Daily Value and the red dashed tick the adult upper limit (IOM).
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV | Among products listing it |
|---|---|---|---|
| AHCC Proprietary Blend | 500 mg | ||
| mushroom mycelia extract of hybridized Basidiomycetes (Lentinula edodes) mushroomsas Alpha-Glucansmushroom mycelia extract of hybridized Basidiomycetes (Lentinula edodes) mushrooms (Form: with acetylated Alpha-Glucans) PlantPart: mycelia Genus: Lentinula Species: edode | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Carnauba plant Wax | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Dextrinas Tapioca | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| CelluloseCellulose Note: plant | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Alpha-CyclodextrinAlpha-Cyclodextrin Note: vegetable | in the blend, no amount given |
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 214425 (entered February 26, 2020), version 9.4.0. See the label on DSLD. Amounts are what the maker printed; DSLD does not test products. Daily Values: the FDA's Daily Value page.
Is that a lot?
Every amount on this label with a position sits within the middle 80% of the products that list the same ingredient; 5 ingredients sit inside a blend, so their amounts cannot be compared.
The NIH database records 1 to 3 servings a day from the label's directions; its % Daily Values are for adults and children 4 or more years of age. The directions as printed are further down this page.
The Tolerable Upper Intake Level is the most of a nutrient per day, from food, water and supplements together, that is likely to pose no risk for almost all adults (Institute of Medicine, 2011). It does not apply under medical supervision. This page compares labels; it is not medical advice.
Sources: amounts from the DSLD label; Daily Values from 21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(iv); adult upper limits from the Institute of Medicine's DRI summary tables (2011). How positions are computed.
Which products have the closest formulas?
4 products list the very same ingredients; the nearest amounts come first.
- AHCCSource Naturals same ingredients
- AHCC 500 mgBIOVEA same ingredients
- Kinoko Platinum AHCCQuality of Life same ingredients
- AHCC 500 mgPlanetary Herbals same ingredients
- AHCCPure Prescriptions 5 shared, 95% alike
- AHCC with added Green TeaIagen Professional 5 shared, 92% alike
Source: ingredient lists of every product's current label in DSLD (version 9.4.0); similarity weights each shared ingredient by how rare it is.
What does the label say about taking it?
Quoted from the label as DSLD transcribed it: the maker's words, including any claim about what the product does, which the FDA has not evaluated and PlainVitamins does not endorse.
- Directions
- Directions: Take 1 capsule 1-3 times daily preferably without food, or as directed by a qualified health care practitioner.
- Warnings
- Do not use if safety seal is broken
- Warning: Consult your physician before use if you are pregnant, lactating, have medical condition, or are taking any medication.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Caution: Nausea and diarrhea have been known to occur, in which case, discontinue use.
- To report a serious adverse event or obtain product information, call 1-866-215-0450
- Allergens and what it does not contain
- Non-GMO Gluten free
- Made without wheat, gluten, nuts, peanuts, sesame seeds, sulfites, mustard, soy, dairy, eggs, fish, shellfish or any animal byproduct.
- Storage
- Store tightly sealed in a cool, dry place
Source: label statements in DSLD label 214425.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Capsule.
How many labels does AHCC have?
One label is on file, entered on February 26, 2020.
- Label 214425 (current) Entered February 26, 2020 · on the market · 30 vegetarian capsules · UPC 6 24917 08118 3
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names AOR Inc. (manufacturer), Clifton, NJ. All AOR Advanced Orthomolecular Research Advanced products.