Trametes versicolor
Turkey Tail
ImmunityPSKGut healthOncology support
Category
Immune
Dose range
1000–3000 mg
Beta-glucan
30–45%
Timing
Any time with food
Key compound
PSK (Polysaccharide-K) & PSP
Overview
Turkey tail has the highest beta-glucan content of any commonly used functional mushroom and the strongest clinical evidence for immune support. PSK (Krestin) is an approved oncology adjuvant in Japan and has been studied in over 400 clinical trials. The gut microbiome benefits are also well documented.
Primary reference
Standish LJ, Wenner CA, Sweet ES, et al. · 2008
Trametes versicolor mushroom immune therapy in breast cancer
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