a.k.a Trametes Versicolor
A defense against whatever comes your way, turkey tail delivers pure beta-glucan power to supercharge your immune system when you need it most*
*This information has not been approved by the UK Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). Please note our products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
History
Turkey Tail mushrooms have been celebrated for their health benefits for centuries*. Traditionally, they were brewed into a tea or hot water extract to extract the beneficial beta-glucans, which are abundant in Turkey Tail.
Today, Turkey Tail is among the most extensively researched medicinal mushrooms, with large-scale clinical trials demonstrating impressive results against various cancers*.
Science behind the benefits
The benefits of Turkey Tail mushrooms are largely due to their rich content of beta-glucans, antioxidants, and unique polysaccharides like PSK and PSP. These compounds modulate the immune system, provide antioxidant protection, exhibit antimicrobial properties, and support gut health, making Turkey Tail a valuable mushroom.
Peer review journals
Beta-glucans?*
Beta-glucans do not directly combat diseases. Instead, they activate immune cells responsible for immunity. Upon entry into the body, beta-glucans mimic pathogens, triggering macrophages, which ingest and transport them to lymph nodes. There, they are broken down, and the fragments prime natural killer cells and other immune cells, accelerating pathogen recognition and response.
PSP and PSK*
Two compounds extracted from various Turkey Tail strains are PSP (polysaccharide peptide) and PSK (polysaccharide-k or "Krestin"). Discovered in Japan during the 1960s and China during the 1980s respectively, PSK and PSP have garnered attention for their immune system support and their potential to mitigate chemotherapy side effects*.
"The use of mushroom glucans and proteoglycans in cancer treatment"
"This PDQ cancer information summary has current information about the use of medicinal mushrooms in the treatment of people with cancer."
Gut health*
Turkey Tail exhibits prebiotic properties by promoting beneficial gut bacteria like Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus while reducing harmful species. Its extract, polysaccharide peptide (PSP), resembles common prebiotics in altering microbiota composition, increasing organic acids, and lowering pH, potentially explaining its diverse health benefits.
Another study looked to compare the effects of PSP to those of the antibiotic amoxicillin on the human gut microbiome*.
Natural Antioxidant
Turkey Tail offers more than immune-boosting beta-glucans; it also boasts a remarkable array of antioxidants, including phenols and flavonoids*. One study identified 38 different phenolic compounds in Turkey Tail.
Antiviral
Turkey Tail extracts have demonstrated anti-viral properties*. Supplementation with Turkey Tail has been reported to enhance the immune status of HIV patients and reduce the frequency and inactivate herpes simplex virus in a dose-dependent manner*.
At Mogo Farm...
We are so lucky to be surrounded by incredible pockets of forest here at the farm. We are even luckier that wild Turkey Tail mushrooms grow naturally in abundance at Mogo Farm.
All of our mushrooms, including the Turkey Tail used for your tincture, come from areas of low pollution and are made from the fruiting body only. Turkey Tail that does not come from Mogo Farm is harvested by our team of expert foragers in Northern Scotland. Hot water extraction retains beneficial water-soluble compounds, while alcohol extraction captures alcohol-soluble compounds. This is why a dual extraction is essential.
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