Are you looking for a way to give your health a boost? Then you’ve come to the right place here at Dutch-Smart! One of the newest wonder products in our lineup is Turkey Tail. This mushroom is rich in various antioxidants, amino acids, and minerals that have been shown to offer many different benefits for the human body. From improving sleep to boosting immunity, there are many ways you can use Turkey Tail extract to help improve your overall well-being!
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Give your body a helping hand!
The human body is a complex system, and sometimes it needs help to stay in balance. If you were to take a walk through your local supermarket or pharmacy, you’d discover that there are many ways to help the body maintain good health. These products range from weight-loss supplements to pain relievers, vitamins, and more. The only thing they have in common is that they all work as part of a comprehensive plan to manage health issues or concerns. Turkey tail extract works in the same way.
What is Turkey Tail
Turkey Tail, also known as Trametes versicolor or Coriolus versicolor, belongs to the group of medicinal mushrooms. These fungi contain compounds known to benefit health. Although there is an abundance of mushrooms with medicinal properties, Turkey Tail is one of the most well-known.
Trametes versicolor is commonly called Turkey Tail because of its striking colors, and the mushroom has been used for centuries around the world to treat various conditions. Perhaps the most impressive quality of the Turkey Tail mushroom is its ability to improve the health of your immune system.
Turkey Tail and the Immune System
This remarkable mushroom can strengthen the immune system in several ways. First and foremost, it does so through its antioxidants. Antioxidants are compounds that help inhibit or reduce damage caused by oxidative stress. Oxidative stress results from an imbalance between antioxidants and unstable molecules known as free radicals. This can lead to cell damage, chronic inflammation, and serious diseases such as cancer and heart disease. Eating foods rich in antioxidants can reduce oxidative stress and inflammation. This is where turkey tail comes in: this mushroom contains an impressive array of antioxidants that can help the body stay healthy.
In addition, turkey tail contains so-called polysaccharopeptides that possess powerful immune-boosting properties. They promote the immune response by both activating and inhibiting specific types of immune cells and by suppressing inflammation. Because of their ability to naturally strengthen the immune system, these compounds are often used in remedies for various ailments. In countries such as China and Japan, polysaccharopeptides like PSK and PSP—both found in turkey tail—are used in combination as adjuncts to surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy in cancer treatment.
Specifically, turkey tail contains more than 35 so-called phenols. These promote immune system health by helping to control inflammation and by stimulating the release of immune-supporting compounds.
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Turkey tail can aid digestion
Do you often have stomach issues? Do you spend a lot of time on the toilet with cramps? Turkey Tail is here to help! Turkey Tail mushrooms contain prebiotics that support the gut system. Prebiotics are essentially “food” for your gut microbiome and help restore healthy flora in the gastrointestinal tract. They nourish the good bacteria in the gut, particularly acidophilus and bifidobacterium, which are highly beneficial for people suffering from certain intestinal disorders and precursors to diseases such as Crohn’s disease.
A smoother digestive process will lead to better absorption of essential nutrients, improved elimination of toxins, increased energy and vitality, and healthy weight loss. And because the immune system is directly influenced by your gut, turkey tail can also help support the immune system in this way.
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The history of turkey tail
In the wild, turkey tail grows on dead hardwood trees all over the world—even here in the Netherlands! Don’t let the name fool you, though, because turkey tail is 100 percent vegan and contains no animal parts. Its distinctive layered stripes of brown, yellow-brown, gray, and white can be stunning. Inspired by its natural beauty, the Japanese call it “kawaritake” or “cloud mushroom,” due to its resemblance to swirling clouds.
In many Asian cultures, this mushroom symbolizes long life and health, spiritual wealth, and infinity. Known in Chinese culture as Tun Zhi, it has been used for centuries by practitioners of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as a remedy to fight infections and strengthen the immune system. Many people have benefited from turkey tail tea to eliminate excess fluid, boost energy, and strengthen the lungs, stomach, and spleen. This mushroom’s ability to support the health of both an underactive and an overactive immune system is unique and has long been valued by practitioners of traditional medicine.
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How to use turkey tail extract to boost your health
Turkey tail is one of several mushrooms that can work wonders when taken daily. This is similar to, for example, Lion’s Mane, another medicinal mushroom that seems to work magic primarily on the human brain. Because turkey tail has a slightly sweet taste, some people mix it into snacks, meals, and even desserts. But it’s much simpler to use turkey tail capsules.
Our turkey tail capsules contain 400 mg of organic Turkey Tail (Coriolos Versicolor) extract made from 100% fruiting body (mushroom) and work best when taken twice daily, 1 to 2 capsules with water during a meal. Are you ready to give your body a boost? Try Turkey Tail or check out one of our other medicinal mushrooms. We’re sure your body will thank you.
