What is the recommended dosage for Turkey Tail Mushroom?

General: 1-3 g/day; Clinical: 3-9 g/day PSK/PSP extract

What are the side effects of Turkey Tail Mushroom?

Potential side effects include: Gastrointestinal symptoms (bloating, gas, dark stools), Nail darkening (rare), Allergic reactions (rare).

What is turkey tail mushroom and how does it support immune health?

Turkey tail (Trametes versicolor) is a medicinal mushroom containing polysaccharopeptides PSK and PSP that have been studied for immune modulation. Research, particularly from Japan, has examined its potential to enhance T-cell and natural killer cell function.

What dosage of turkey tail has been used in clinical studies?

Clinical trials have used turkey tail extract (PSK/PSP) at doses of 1–3 g per day. In Japanese oncology research, PSK has been studied at 3 g per day for extended periods. Standardized polysaccharide content varies between products.

What are the potential side effects of turkey tail?

Turkey tail is generally well tolerated. Mild gastrointestinal effects including bloating, gas, and darkened stools may occur. Individuals with mushroom allergies should avoid it. It may interact with immunosuppressant medications.

Turkey Tail Mushroom
Turkey Tail Mushroom

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Juga dikenal sebagai: Trametes versicolor, Coriolus versicolor, PSK, PSP, Yun Zhi

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Turkey Tail (Trametes versicolor) contains polysaccharide-K (PSK) and polysaccharopeptide (PSP) that stimulate dendritic cell maturation, enhance cytotoxic T-cell and NK cell responses, and promote macrophage activation through TLR2 signaling. It is approved as an adjunctive cancer therapy in Japan.

How It Works

PSK and PSP stimulate dendritic cell maturation, enhance cytotoxic T-cell and NK cell responses, and promote macrophage activation through TLR2 signaling.

Evidence For Conditions

Kondisi	Peringkat	Studi	Peserta
Immune Aging (Immunosenescence)	C	3	100	Lihat →

Side Effects

Gastrointestinal symptoms (bloating, gas, dark stools)
Nail darkening (rare)
Allergic reactions (rare)

Drug & Supplement Interactions

Immunosuppressant medications (may counteract immunosuppression)
Cyclophosphamide (may enhance or modify effects)
Tamoxifen (theoretical interaction)

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Related Ingredients

Reishi Mushroom Maitake Mushroom Cordyceps Chaga Mushroom

Fakta Singkat

Dosis: General: 1-3 g/day; Clinical: 3-9 g/day PSK/PSP extract
Bentuk Sediaan: capsule powder extract tea
Sumber Alami: Widely distributed bracket fungus (supplement form only)
Batas Atas: No established UL
Waktu Terbaik: With or without food

Ringkasan Bukti

Immune Aging (Immunosenescence) C

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