Trametes versicolor
Turkey Tail
ImmunityPSKGut healthOncology support
CategoryImmune
Dose1,000–3,000 mg/day
Beta-glucan30–45%
TimingAny time with food
Key compound
PSK (Polysaccharide-K) & PSP
Overview
Turkey tail has the highest beta-glucan content of any commonly used functional mushroom. PSK is an approved oncology adjuvant in Japan with over 400 clinical trials. The gut microbiome prebiotic effects are also well documented.
Primary citation
Standish LJ, Wenner CA, Sweet ES, et al. · 2008
Trametes versicolor mushroom immune therapy in breast cancer
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