Cancer Treatment
Beta-glucans, like those found in Turkey Tail mushrooms, may have anticarcinogenic abilities, meaning they can slow the development of cancer cells. The mushroom compounds may protect healthy cells from transforming into cancer cells.
- When given in conjunction with chemotherapy and radiation, PSK from Turkey Tail has shown improved survival time in most cancer patients, especially those with stomach cancer, colorectal cancer, or colon cancer.
- The American Journal of Chinese Medicine reported on a clinical trial with breast cancer patients. The report stated that Turkey Tail medicinal mushrooms are “beneficial for promoting immunological function in post-treatment of breast cancer patients.”
- Chinese research into Turkey Tail benefits found that PSP alleviated symptoms and prevented the decline in the immune system during radiotherapy or chemotherapy. This was particularly true for patients with esophageal cancer, gastric cancer, and lung cancer.
Supports Immune Function
When the immune system is weak, the body is susceptible to various diseases, bacterial infections, and allergies. Turkey Tail mushroom may provide potent prebiotics that feeds gut bacteria and promote balance in the gut microbiome.
A healthy gut leads to:
- Calm stomach and digestion
- Increased nutrient absorption
- Enriched probiotics population
- Protection against UTIs
- Stronger immune function
- May support normal anti-inflammatory response in the body
- Benefits for skin and breath
