The Incredible
Turkeytail Mushrooms
Turkey tail mushrooms, scientifically known as Trametes versicolor, are among the most studied medicinal mushrooms in the world and have long been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to replenish essence and qi.
They are famous for containing two major polysaccharopeptides—PSP and PSK—types of beta-glucans renowned for their strong immune-supporting benefits.
Turkey tail mushrooms can be found in all of our blends due to their adaptogenic properties and incredible ability to support immune and gut health. These two systems go hand in hand—your immune system is directly impacted by your gut health, which is in turn closely tied to your mental well-being.
Fruiting Body vs Mycelium
Why both are essential for maximum benefits
To deliver the complete suite of benefits turkey tail has to offer, we utilize a full-spectrum approach that includes both the fruiting body and the mycelium:
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The Fruiting Body: The visible, shelf-like cap that grows above ground. It is naturally rich in beta-glucans, antioxidants, and active polysaccharopeptide like PSK and PSP that target immune system defenses.
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The Mycelium: The underground, root-like network of the mushroom. Mycelium acts as the mushroom’s digestive and immune system, producing unique secondary metabolites, active enzymes, and prebiotic compounds that heavily support gut health and cell communication.
By combining both life stages, you get a synergistic blend where the beta-glucan strength of the fruiting body works alongside the metabolite and prebiotic power of the mycelium.
Gut Health & Prebiotics
As natural prebiotics, turkey tail mushrooms also aid digestive health. Prebiotics serve as essential "food" for your microbiome, providing the nourishment that beneficial probiotics need to flourish. In particular, the PSP found in turkey tails acts as a prebiotic to help modulate and balance the human intestinal microbiome.
Backed by Science
1. Aleksandar Knežević et al., “Antigenotoxic Effect of Trametes spp. Extracts against DNA Damage on Human Peripheral White Blood Cells,” The Scientific World Journal (2015): 146378, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4517545.
2. Artem Blagodatski et al., “Medicinal mushrooms as an Attractive New Source of Natural Compounds,” Oncotarget 9, no. 49 (2018): 29259–29274, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6044372.
3. Ganeshpurkar, A., Rai, G., & Jain, A. P. (2010). Medicinal mushrooms: Towards a new horizon. Pharmacognosy Reviews, 4(8), 127–135. https://doi.org/10.4103/0973-7847.70904
4. JenniferMan-Fan Wan. Handbook of Biologically Active Peptides, 2nd ed. (Academic Press, 2013), 180-184, https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/B9780123850959000270.
5. Josh Beaty, “The Complete Guide to the Coriolus Mushroom (Turkey Tail),” NuLiv Science, May 14, 2020, https://nulivscience.com/blog/complete-guide-coriolus-mushroom-turkey-tail.
6. Kumar Pallav et al., “Effects of Polysaccharopeptide From Trametes Versicolor and Amoxicillin on the Gut Microbiome of Healthy Volunteers: A Randomized Clinical Trial,” Gut Microbes 5, no. 4 (2014): 458-67, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25006989.
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