Turkey Tail (Trametes versicolor) is a medicinal mushroom that has long been valued for its healthful properties. The two best studied beneficial constituents are mushroom β-Glucans with particular branching patterns, and most uniquely, two related protein-bound polysaccharides that have been the subject of great interest and study for their immune modulating properties Our extract is standardized to contain ≥30% β-glucans.
Turkey Tail is unique in its content of two specific β-Glucans, Polysaccharide-K (PSK) and Polysaccharide peptide (PSP) which have been the subject of extensive research since the 1960s in both Japan and China for their unique immune-enhancing properties, as well as the possible role of the immune system in tumor suppression.
Like yeast β-Glucans, these fungal β-Glucans act as prebiotic fibers and support healthy digestion, promote favorable gut microflora, and may help deter pathogens and inflammatory agents from passing through the intestinal lining and into the bloodstream. Turkey Tail has been used traditionally for thousands of years for its unique immune-enhancing properties.
This product is 5 grams [0.18 Oz] of pure Turkey Tail extract, standardized to contain ≥30% β-glucans in a transparent, reclosable plastic jar with an integrated Safety Seal and Shrinkband.
Also included are the certificate of analysis for the individual Turkey Tail extract batch and a 0.625cc measuring scoop which measures approximately 240mg-280mg of Turkey Tail extract. The recommended serving size is two scoops, or 500mg.
More information on Turkey Tail can be found at
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trametes_versicolor
More information on PSK and PSP can be found at
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polysaccharide-K and
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polysaccharide_peptide respectively.
