About Turkey Tail
Turkey Tail, a lesser-known fungi, often hides in the shadow of Lion's Mane. But what is Turkey Tail? Well, in short, it's the immune boosting mushroom that you have to have in your routine if your serious about keeping healthy.
Benefits
IMMUNE SUPPORT
GUT HEALTH
Polysaccharopeptide (PSP) and polysaccharide-K (PSK), abundant in
Turkey Tail mushrooms, are recognised for their potential in bolstering
immune health. These compounds are thought to exert their effects by
modulating the immune system, enhancing its capacity to combat pathogens
and uphold overall well-being. PSP and PSK offer several benefits to
immune health.
In fact, in Japan, it is used as a complementary
medicine to enhance immune health in patients receiving chemotherapy.
Read the National Cancer Institute's findings on Turkey Tail here.
Firstly, PSP and PSK stimulate diverse immune
responses, activating key components such as T cells, B cells, and
natural killer (NK) cells. By enhancing the activity of these immune
cells, PSP and PSK contribute to a more robust defense against
infections and diseases.
Furthermore, research indicates that PSP
and PSK can augment the production of cytokines, crucial signalling
molecules regulating immune responses. This augmentation helps
coordinate and strengthen immune function, empowering the body to fend
off pathogens effectively and maintain internal equilibrium.
Moreover,
PSP and PSK exhibit immunomodulatory properties, capable of regulating
immune responses to attain a balanced reaction to stimuli. This ability
to modulate immune function holds promise for conditions characterised
by immune dysregulation, such as autoimmune diseases.
Turkey Tail is one of the most widely studied mushrooms, so be sure to try it out in our the Turkey Tail Blend.
For more information, visit the studies below.
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Of all the mushrooms used today for their medicinal qualities, more research has been performed on this species than any other, including shiitake (Lentinus edodes), or reishi (Ganoderma lucidum).
The results demonstrated that the immune-activating bioactivity of a mycelial-based medicinal mushroom preparation is a combination of the mycelium itself and the highly bioactive, metabolically fermented substrate.
Thee purpose of this study was to elucidate the bioactive properties of the wild medicinal mushroom Turkey Tail. Samples were analysed for antioxidant potential and the chemical composition of the major bioactive chemical components.
