Learn About Turkey Tail
(Trametes versicolor)
Nature's powerful remedy for immune function
The History of Turkey Tail
Aptly named, turkey tail mushrooms are named because of their close resemblance to turkey feathering. But that's where the similarities end.
Turkey tail is one of the most widely-studied medicinal mushrooms for it's applications for anticancer, antitumor, and immune-boosting functions.
Turkey tail is extremely high in beta-glucans, a polysaccharide fiber that has been shown to have numerous medicinal properties.
Turkey tail clinical applications and studies began as early as 1960 in China and Japan where extracts of Trametes versicolor were used in cancer support therapies. This makes it one of the most studied mushrooms for functional applications.
In the west, clinical trials began picking up traction in 2014, with turkey tail being used for ailments including gut health and HPV.
Today turkey tail is being evaluated for its applications in cervical health, IBD, and even as a possible treatment to COVID 19.
Keep reading for more about this incredible functional mushroom.
Turkey Tail 101
Get started with these articles that cover all the basics of this powerful medicinal mushroom. You'll learn about everything from reishi health benefits to dosages to potential side effects.
Using Mushrooms for Immune Health
Published Clinical Trials with Turkey Tail
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