Turkey Tail (Host Defense)

Trust your gut! Host Defense Turkey Tail capsules contains a wide spectrum of beneficial compounds that support gut health, immunomodulation and an engaged and balanced immune response. Suitable for vegans and vegetarians.

What is Turkey Tail?
Turkey Tail (Trametes versicolor) is a mushroom extensively studied for its potential health benefits. In fact, it is one of the most studied mushroom species. The name Turkey Tail comes from its colourful, layered appearance resembling a turkey's tail feathers. Host Defense capsules contain at least 55% polysaccharides (PSK & PSP)

What is Turkey Tail good for?
Immunomodulators Polysaccharide Peptide (PSP) and Polysaccharide Krestin (PSK), support the body's immune defense system and immune response. Besides the main bioactive polysaccharides PSK and PSP, Turkey Tail mushrooms and mycelium contain sterols, triterpenes, peptides, minerals, beneficial enzymes and prebiotics. Turkey Tail supports your guts microflora, aiding digestion and overall gut health.

Unfortunately, current EU legislation prohibits us from making claims that may suggest medicinal properties of mushrooms. Turkey Tail has a long history of traditional use. In Japan, China and the rest of Asia, the use of Turkey Tail as an ally to overall human health is widespread. Although traditional Chinese medicine has existed for thousands of years, has been tested on numerous patients and recognized for immune support and overall health potential, we cannot mention effects confirmed by current scientific research. Instead, we refer you to the following detailed sources of information on mushrooms, available publicly online:

Medicinal Mushrooms(PDQ®)–Patient Version. National Cancer Institute.
The latest scientific studies on polysaccharides.

What is the recommended dosage of Host Defense Turkey Tail capsules?
Take 2 capsules once (1) per day. Do not take with medication. Take with food or on an empty stomach. Please consult your doctor or immunotherapy specialist before exceeding the recommended daily dose. Your doctor or immunotherapy specialist can ensure that Turkey Tail and the dosage suit your needs.

What time of the day should I take Host Defense Turkey Tail powder?
To unlock Turkey Tail's full immunomodulating potential, consistency is more important than exact timing. A regular daily dose helps maintain nutrient levels in your bloodstream at an optimal level. Add Host Defense Turkey Tail capsules to your daily routine to continually support your body's immune defense system.

How long does it take for Host Defense Turkey Tail to work?
It could take 2-3 weeks to experience the potential immunomodulating health benefits from polysaccharides PSK, PSP and other beneficial compounds in Turkey Tail.

What are the possible side effects of taking Turkey Tail?
Functional mushroom products are generally considered safe for consumption. For most healthy individuals, Turkey Tail is well tolerated. If you have any questions or concerns, please consult your doctor or immunotherapy specialist before use. Common contraindications may apply if you are taking blood thinners or insulin medication or have an immune system disorder. If you are currently on medication, have surgery planned, have health or medical conditions, are pregnant or breastfeeding, we strongly advise you consult with your doctor or immunotherapy specialist before incorporating Host Defense Turkey Tail into your daily routine.

Host Defense™
Mycologist Paul Stamets, a fungal and mushroom research pioneer, founded Host Defense. Paul Stamets is at the forefront of groundbreaking scientific research into the use of medicinal mushrooms as nutritional supplements. The mycelium and mushrooms used in Host Defense products are grown in the United States. All Host Defense products are bee-friendly, vegan, USDA Organic (organic) certified, gluten-free and GMO-free.

Do Host Defense products contain fillers?
Host Defense believes in the enormous potential of the entire fungal organism; that's why Host Defense uses myceliated grain, also known as mycelium biomass, in their products. The mushrooms are grown on an organic brown rice substrate. The mushroom mycelium consumes and enzymatically converts the substrate into a new, uniquely active ingredient that supports and complements the health-supporting benefits of the mycelium. Filler is an inactive ingredient that adds weight to the main ingredient, while a vast amount of scientific research and data backs the immunological activity of myceliated biomass.

What's better, fruit body or mycelium?
Humans have a long history of consuming plants and mushrooms for their nutritional and medicinal value. Advancements in knowledge and technology have allowed us to cultivate and isolate compounds from mushroom mycelium. Years of research have shown that mushroom mycelium and fruit bodies support an engaged and modulated immune response. With certain mushroom species like Lion's Mane, known for its cognitive health benefits, its unique components are found in the fruiting body (hericenones) and mycelium (erinacines). It all comes down to individual preference and being as informed as possible. Check out the following sources of information on the scientifically confirmed effects of Turkey Tail mycelium, available publicly online: The latest scientific studies on Turkey Tail mycelium

Ingredients per serving size (2 capsules): Trametes versicolor mycelium (certified USDA Organic) 1 gram of which 550 mg polysaccharides, fermented brown rice biomass, pullulan (vegetarian capsule)

Contents: 120 vegetarian capsules (60 doses)

Warning: Not suitable for use during pregnancy, while breastfeeding, and/or in case of an allergy to any of the ingredients. When in doubt, consult your doctor or immunotherapy specialist.