Turkey Tail Mushroom Extract – Organic

Organic Turkey Tail Extract is grown in woodland environments from brown and tan rings—which look like tail feathers from a turkey. The turkey tail mushroom (Trametes Versicolor) has been used worldwide for centuries to treat various health conditions.

Turkey tail has been widely researched for decades and has been an essential medicinal component for many ancient civilizations. Made from an abundance of mushrooms with nutritional properties, Organic Turkey Tail Extract helps stimulate protective compounds to promote a healthy immune system. Here are some ways in which ancient civilizations have used Organic Turkey Trail Extract:

1. Chinese and Japanese cultures have used mushrooms to improve their quality of life.
2. Ancient Greeks believed that mushrooms provided strength for warriors in battle (1).

Today, mushrooms are a popular natural health food because they are rich in antioxidants, selenium, Vitamin D, choline, Vitamin B, minerals, protein, and fiber.

Turkey Tail Medicinal Mushroom 

While mushrooms are abundant in medicinal properties, the turkey tail is one of the most well-known mushrooms and superfoods. 

Researchers with the U.S. Department of Agriculture have found mushroom polysaccharides have unique traits that may support a healthy metabolism, blood sugar levels, and immune system response. They also have health-promoting anti-oxidative properties to support a healthy inflammation response. (5)

1. Researchers from the Antioxidants of Edible Mushrooms journal found that edible mushrooms enhance antioxidant defenses by reducing oxidative stress. (8)
2. Dietary mushrooms also have been shown to support healthy blood pressure levels. (7)

Some possible traditional uses of Organic Turkey Tail Mushroom Extract Powder may include:

1. Powerful antioxidant properties
2. Supporting a healthy immune response
3. Boosting healthy energy levels
4. Supporting healthy insulin resistance
5. Natural source of beta-glucan, X-fraction, & L-ergothioneine
6. Helping support healthy blood pressure levels
7. Promoting the body’s ability to reduce cellular mutations
8. Supporting healthy blood sugar levels
9. Aiding in digestion by regulating the stomach & intestines by helping eliminate food stagnation

Typical Constituents of Turkey Tail Mushroom Extract include:

1. Minerals: Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Zinc, Copper, Manganese, Selenium
2. Vitamins: Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Vitamin B-6, Folate, Choline, Vitamin D2 & 3
3. Amino Acids: Tryptophan, Threonine, Isoleucine, Leucine, Lysine, Methionine, Cystine, Phenylalanine, Tyrosine, Valine, Arginine, Histidine, Alanine, Aspartic Acid, Glutamic Acid, Proline, Serine
4. Polysaccharides; 1,3; 1,4; 1,6 Beta D-Glucans
5. Exopolysaccharides: Heteromanans, Heterofucans, Heteroxylans
6. Lipids: Octadecanoic and octadecadienoic acids
7. Phospholipids: Phosphatidylethanolamine, Phosphatidylcholine, Phosphatidylinositol, Phosphatidylserine and Phosphatidic acid, Ergosterol (vitamin D2)

Suggested use: 1 teaspoon daily in soup, smoothie, or yogurt.

Mixing suggestions: To increase flavor and nutritional profile, combine with our Luo han 7% extract powder in a hot tea. (please follow the instructions for decoction above)

Botanical Name: Trametes versicolor or Coriolus versicolor

Other Names: Coriolus Versicolor, Trametes Versicolor, Polyporus Versicolor, Polystictus Versicolor, Turkey Tail fungus, the Turkey Tail, Cloud mushroom, PSK, PSP, Yun Zhi,  (2)

Ingredients: Turkey Tail Mushroom Extract Powder and Organic Maltodextrin.

Origin: Grown and extracted in China, packaged with care in Florida, USA.