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| Description: Plant Turkey tail is a common polypore mushroom which is found growing in saprobic to weakly parasitic; clustered, usually overlapping or in fused rosettes on dead deciduous wood or on dying trees, rarely on Conifer wood. Cap The top surface of the cap shows typical concentric zones of different colors. It is flat, 2-8 cm across; 1-4 cm deep; 1-2 mm thick; plano-convex to flat; in outline circular, semicircular, fan-shaped, bracket-shaped, or kidney-shaped; often fused with other caps; flexible when fresh; densely hairy or velvety, often with alternating zones of texture; with concentric zones of white, gray, brown, cinnamon, orangish, and reddish brown (but highly variable in color and sometimes with other shades, including blue, green, and orange). It commonly grows in tiled layers. Pore Surface Pore surface is whitish to pale brownish, not bruising, with 3-6 or more tiny pores per mm. Tubes are up to 1.5 mm deep. Flesh Flesh is insubstantial; whitish, except for a very thin black line (in cross-section) separating the cap surface from the flesh; tough and leathery. Microscopic Features Spores are 4.5-5.5 x 1.5-2 µm, cylindric, smooth, hyaline in KOH, inamyloid. Basidia is 18-20 x 3-4.5 µm, 4-spored, clamped. Cystidia not found. Hyphal system is trimitic. Health Benefits: 1. Prevents and Treats the Common Cold and Flu Turkey tail mushroom has long been known to stave off any infection, including those related with the common cold or flu. It helps your immune system become more resilient against ill-causing germs. When flu season approaches, you may want to include turkey tail as a supplement in your dietary routine. The turkey tail mushroom has been shown to modulate the immune system, helping fight infections, illness and diseases. 2. May Enhance Gut Health Keeping a healthy balance of beneficial bacteria in your gut is important for maintaining a strong immune system. Gut bacteria normally interact with immune cells and directly impact your immune response. Turkey tail consists of prebiotics, which help nourish these helpful bacteria. Research has concluded that turkey tail extract improved gut bacteria composition by increasing populations of beneficial bacteria like Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus while reducing potentially harmful bacteria, such as Clostridium and Staphylococcus. Having healthy bacteria has been related to improved intestinal symptoms like diarrhea, enhanced immune system, reduced cholesterol levels, lower risks of certain cancers and improved digestion. 3. Reduce the risk of Diabetes Turkey tail can help the digestive system in yet another way: by helping regulate blood sugars. Diet high in sugar and processed foods is inarguably awful for health, and can even lead to type 2 diabetes. Research has suggested supplementation of turkey tail may reduce this risk. One research showed that extract of the mushroom helped reduce insuli-n resistance for both protection against and a possible aide in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. 4. Helps Treat Human Papilloma Virus Turkey tail mushroom may help heal infections, such as an oral strain of the human papillomavirus (HPV). Research was carried out in 61 patients along with gum disease. 88 percent of the patients who received both turkey tail and reishi mushrooms showed positive results after two months of treatment. HPV in the mouth can sometimes lead to oropharyngeal cancer of the mouth. 5. Aids in Digestion Mycelium present in the turkey tail mushroom may help you have a smoother digestion process. The mushroom consists of perfect prebiotics that assist the microbiome. This means that it can help the growth of the good bacteria in the body, including acidophilus and bifidobacterium, which is even more beneficial for anyone suffering from leaky gut syndrome. This better digestion could even help you lose weight.(5) 6. Packed With 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 result in cellular damage and chronic inflammation. This imbalance has also been associated to an increased risk of developing health conditions, such as certain cancers and heart disease. Thankfully, eating foods rich in antioxidants or supplementing with these powerful compounds can reduce oxidative stress and inflammation. 7. Support many chronic diseases Turkey tail could be a natural supplement for both helping reduce the risk of and supporting a wide range of illnesses. These could include all disorders such as autoimmune conditions, HIV, AIDS, type 2 diabetes, and more-but also heart disease, liver disease, digestive disorders, and pretty much any degenerative disease owing to turkey tail's richness in healthful antioxidants. 8. May Help Patients with HIV/AIDS Research has reveal that the use of turkey tail mushroom, along with other wild medicinal East African mushrooms, may be beneficial in treating patients with Kaposi's sarcoma, a skin cancer often affecting those with HIV/AIDS. The same product has also benefited patients with HIV/AIDS even without the sarcoma. Turkey tail has antibacterial and antioxidant properties; therefore, an extract of the turkey tail mushroom may be helpful. 9. Contains Immune-Boosting Polysaccharopeptides Polysaccharopeptides are protein-bound polysaccharides that are found in turkey tail mushroom extract. Krestin (PSK) and Polysaccharide Peptide (PSP) are two types of polysaccharopeptides found in turkey tails. Both PSK and PSP possess powerful immune-boosting properties. They promote immune response by both activating and inhibiting specific types of immune cells and by suppressing inflammation. For instance, test-tube studies have demonstrated that PSP increases monocytes, which are types of white blood cells that fight infection and boost immunity. PSK stimulates dendritic cells that promote immunity to toxins and regulate the immune response. Additionally, PSK activates specialized white blood cells called macrophages, which protect your body against harmful substances like certain bacteria. 10. Improve Immune Function in People with Cancers Research has demonstrated that turkey tail mushrooms may have antitumor properties, thought to be related to its immune-boosting effects. One test-tube study found that PSK, the polysaccharopeptide found in turkey tail mushrooms, inhibited the growth and spread of human colon cancer cells. Research in tumor-bearing mice found that treatment with 45.5 and 90.9 mg per pound (100 and 200 mg per kg) of body weight of CVG extracted from turkey tail mushrooms daily significantly reduced tumor size. 11. Helps protect the liver As it turns out, this colorful mushroom may be a protector of one of the body's most important organs: the liver. The liver is an important protector, purifier, and producer of important hormones, enzymes, and antibodies. As such, it's also an integral key player in the immune system. 12. Enhance the Efficacy of Certain Cancer Treatments Turkey tail is commonly used in tandem with traditional treatments like chemotherapy as a natural way to fight certain cancers. Research found that patients given 1-3.6 grams of turkey tail mushroom per day along with conventional treatment had a significant survival advantage. Research showed that people with breast cancer, gastric cancer or colorectal cancer treated with turkey tail and chemotherapy experienced a 9% reduction in 5-year mortality compared to chemotherapy alone. 13. May improve athletic performance Research showed that turkey tail extract improved exercise performance and reduced fatigue. Plus, the mice treated with turkey tail experienced lower blood sugar levels at rest and post-exercise. |
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