Turkey tail mushroom
Turkey Tail Mushroom (Trametes versicolor) is a mushroom that is a source of a polysaccharide, known as polysaccharide K, that is established as a cancer adjunct therapy for the immune system.
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What it is
Turkey Tail Mushroom (Trametes versicolor) is a mushroom that is a source of a polysaccharide, known as polysaccharide K, that is established as a cancer adjunct therapy for the immune system.
Key findings
- Grade C: Lymphocyte Count (Breast Cancer)
- Grade D: Natural Killer Cell Activity (Breast Cancer)
- Grade N/A: Natural Killer Cell Content (Breast Cancer)
Safety
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ℹ️ Quick Facts: Turkey tail mushroom
Quick Facts: Turkey tail mushroom
- Best Evidence:Grade C
- Conditions Studied:1
- Research Outcomes:3
- Key Effect:Breast Cancer
Detailed Outcomes
Evidence by Condition
Best grade per condition (each condition may have multiple outcomes)
Research Citations (1)
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