Description
LIST OF REPORTED BENEFITS OF TURKEY TAIL:
- A number of studies have shown that turkey tail mushrooms have immune boosting properties.
- Turkey tail mushrooms contain compounds called polysaccharopeptide (PSP) and polysaccharide-K (PSK)
- PSP and PSK appear to inhibit the growth of cancer cells.
- Turkey tail may be helpful in keeping a balance of gut bacteria, therefore improving overall health. PSP regulates the gut microbiome by balancing levels of healthy bacteria in the intestines.
- Limited research suggests that a component of turkey tail called protein-bound beta-glucan (PBG) could help prevent obesity. A study in mice, for example, found that PBG helped prevent weight gain in those that ate a high fat diet.
DOSAGE INSTRUCTIONS
- Take 2 ml per day for standard good health, As a suggestion start with 1 ml in the morning and 1 ml in the afternoon for the first week, to allow the body to become accustomed to the product, thereafter up to 4ml per day, for maximum effect.
- Benefits may vary from person to person given that weight, age, metabolism all play a role, one can expect to feel an improvement with 10 days to 2 weeks.
- It is suggested to take this extract after a meal although our experience is that there is no apparent difference.
- One can add the tincture into hot water to evaporate the alcohol if you wish, it is best taken under the tongue for maximum absorption.
PRECAUTIONS
- Turkey Tail appears to be safe for most people in in high doses over prolonged usage.Side effects, however, have been recorded that include:
- Gastrointestinal issues (bloating, gas, stomach pain, nausea)
- Constipation
- Cold and flu symptoms
- Low blood pressure
- Low blood sugar
- Turkey tail mushroom may affect blood sugar levels and could interact with diabetes medication, causing your blood sugar to drop too low.
- Turkey tail mushroom may have blood thinning properties and slow down blood clotting in people with bleeding disorders.
- The PSP in turkey tail mushroom can alter how well cyclophosphamide works as a chemotherapy.
- Turkey tail mushroom, PSK, or PSP extracts may interact with certain cancer drugs and should be monitored by your oncologist
DISCLAIMER: This is a food supplement and has not been evaluated or verified by the South African Health Products Authority for its quality, safety or intended use. The examples above are from scientific literature but we cannot and do not claim that our product will give similar results. Use of this product must not substitute, obtaining advice from a registered health professional for any health condition you may have. To avoid adverse reaction, obtain advice from your medical practitioner if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have a medical condition or are taking any medication.
