Turkey Tail (Trametes versicolor) — Natural Immune Support and Adjunctive Cancer Therapy
Turkey Tail, also known as Coriolus versicolor or Trametes versicolor, is a functional mushroom with powerful immunomodulatory, antioxidant, and anticancer properties. For centuries, it has been used in traditional Chinese and Japanese medicine and is now one of the most scientifically studied medicinal mushrooms.
🔎 Problems and conditions this mushroom helps address:
🔸 Weakened immunity after chemotherapy or radiation therapy
🔸 Decreased activity of natural killer (NK) cells
🔸 Increased risk of cancer recurrence
🔸 Chronic viral infections and need for systemic support
🔸 Autoimmune and inflammatory conditions
🔸 Cancer-related fatigue
🔸 Need for natural immune support without side effects
🔸 Improved resistance to infections during recovery
🔬 Scientifically proven benefits:
📊 Clinically confirmed effectiveness
A Phase I clinical trial conducted at the University of Minnesota and Bastyr University (USA) confirmed that doses up to 9 g/day are well tolerated by women after breast cancer chemo- and radiotherapy. Turkey Tail was associated with:
🔸 Lymphocyte recovery
🔸 Enhanced NK cell activity
🔸 Increased CD8+ T-cells and CD19+ B-cells
📖 Torkelson et al., ISRN Oncology, 2012 | https://doi.org/10.5402/2012/251632
🧬 The 2024 review confirms:
🔸 Over 35 bioactive compounds: β-glucans, PSP, PSK, flavonoids (quercetin, baicalein), terpenes, melanin
🔸 Anticancer effects: breast, lung, stomach, and colon cancers
🔸 Antibacterial and antiviral activity: active against HSV, HPV, H1N1, HIV
🔸 Antioxidant support, liver protection, and gut microbiome improvement
📖 Camilleri et al., Discover Applied Sciences, 2024 | https://doi.org/10.1007/s42452-024-05936-9
🧪 Bioactive compounds:
🔸 PSP and PSK — key immune modulators, activating NK cells, T-cells, and macrophages
🔸 Polysaccharides and β-glucans — reduce inflammation, enhance immune response
🔸 Antioxidants — mitigate oxidative stress and protect cells
🔸 Phenolic compounds and flavonoids — anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, anticancer
👥 Who it’s for:
☘️ People recovering from chemo- or radiation therapy
☘️ Those seeking natural immune support
☘️ Individuals with autoimmune conditions
☘️ For antioxidant protection
☘️ For those at high risk of infection or recovering from illness
✅ Conclusion:
Trametes versicolor (Turkey Tail) is more than just a mushroom. It is a powerful, science-backed natural immunotherapy that merges ancient healing traditions with modern biomedical research. Used for immune support, cancer recurrence prevention, reduced treatment toxicity, and overall health resilience.
100 grams of the mushroom is designed to be taken for one month.
What is the difference between dried mushroom and extract?
* Not a medicinal product.
** This product does not contain narcotic or psychotropic substances and is legal on the territory of Ukraine & USA.
