If you are taking blood thinners or anticoagulants it is best to consult your physician or naturopathic doctor as reishi might prevent the medications from working properly. People who have diabetes should also be cautious with consuming reishi because it might lower blood sugar levels. If you are interested in using this product and are someone who is pregnant or nursing, under the age of 18, or currently taking prescription medication, please consult with your health practitioner before use.
Turkey Tail 8:1 Capsules
$38.00 USD$42.00 USD
turkey tail for gut, microbiome and immune health, concentrated 8×
- 60 capsules, each 500 mg of turkey tail extract plus 30 mg of lion's mane. 60 days at one a day
- 8:1 dual extract (hot water and organic grain alcohol): 4,000 mg whole-mushroom equivalent per capsule
- 100% organic fruiting body. No mycelium, no grain, no fillers
- Licensed by Health Canada (NPN 80112726)
- Source of fungal polysaccharides with immunomodulating properties.
60-day supply about $0.63 a day
- licensed by
Health Canada - 100% organic
fruiting body - no mycelium
no fillers - Canadian company
Vancouver, BC
US shipping $15 USD. Free express on orders over $99 USD.
why turkey tail
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8× concentrated
eight kilograms of fruiting body in every kilogram of extract
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100% fruiting body
Trametes versicolor, the mushroom itself, no mycelium or grain
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40% polysaccharides
alpha- and beta-glucans, guaranteed on the licence; our label reads 49.42%
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licensed by Health Canada
NPN 80112726, a source of fungal polysaccharides with immunomodulating properties
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organic, non-GMO, vegan
hypromellose capsule, nothing else added
your ritual
how to take
One capsule, once daily, with food.
when to take
With breakfast, every day. A daily habit matters more than the hour.
pairs well with
what's inside
Trametes versicolor fruiting body, 500 mg per capsule as an 8:1 dual extract (4,000 mg dried-mushroom equivalent), 40% polysaccharides minimum, plus Hericium erinaceus 30 mg. Capsule: hypromellose.
read the label What 8:1 means: eight kilograms of fruiting body go into every kilogram of this extract. That is why a 500 mg capsule carries a 4,000 mg whole-mushroom equivalent, the number printed on the label. Short answers below.
short answers
What does 8:1 mean?
Eight kilograms of dried turkey tail fruiting body are concentrated into one kilogram of extract. Each 500 mg capsule therefore holds the equivalent of 4,000 mg of whole mushroom, which is what the label states.
Why is there a small amount of lion's mane in this?
Each capsule carries 30 mg of lion's mane 1:1 alongside the turkey tail, as listed on the licence and the label.
Fruiting body or mycelium?
Fruiting body only. The fruiting body is the mushroom itself. Mycelium is the root-like network it grows from, usually cultivated on grain, and mycelium products often contain that grain. There is no mycelium, grain or filler in a Purana capsule.
How and when do I take it?
One capsule once daily, with food. Most people take it with breakfast.
Is this licensed in Canada?
Yes. Licensed by Health Canada, NPN 80112726. The licensed use is as a source of fungal polysaccharides with immunomodulating properties.
What is in the capsule besides the extract?
The extract, and a hypromellose capsule shell (plant-derived, vegan). No fillers, flow agents or additives.
Can I take it with medications?
Talk with your health care practitioner before starting any supplement, especially if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking medication, or managing a health condition.
Natural health products licensed by Health Canada are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
60 capsules per bottle | 60 day supply | 500mg per capsule (8:1 dual water/alcohol extract, equivalent to 4000mg)
made with organic ingredients
100% fruiting bodies | no fillers or additives
49.42% Polysaccharides | NPN 80112726
Suggested Use Take one (1) capsule once daily.
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Benefits of turkey tail
Why take turkey tail?
- to strengthen the immune system
- to improve gastrointestinal health
- to support healthy lungs
Turkey tail mushrooms have many benefits including immune system support and gastrointestinal support. It is a great way to improve overall health.
Turkey Tail contains polysaccharide peptide (PSP) and polysaccharide krestin (PSK). PSPs have been shown in animal and human studies to support healthy immune function at the cellular level. Both PSP and PSK have the ability to modulate inflammation, immunity, and hematopoiesis (the formation of blood cells).
They strengthen macrophages, a type of white blood cell that ingests foreign material and debris within the body. Such a function may have the potential for treating cancer, chronic fatigue syndrome, multiple sclerosis, and other conditions associated with immune compromise.
PSPs enhance the immune system by stimulating cytokine synthesis. Cytokines are small proteins that regulate immune function and communicate between cells during an immune response - which is useful in conditions such as common cold and flu, upper respiratory tract infections and gastric ulcers. It also contains an anti-ulcer compound that inhibits gastric secretion and acid formation (which can cause discomforts such as heartburn and indigestion), as well as antioxidant activity for helping prevent cancer.
Turkey tail supports the lungs by reducing inflammation and fluid accumulation. It may help decrease coughing, shortness of breath, and airway spasms. Studies show it to be effective for bronchitis and other respiratory conditions. Turkey Tail also helps to prevent excessive production of histamine so that the immune system doesn't overreact to foreign invaders.
In recent years, a growing body of research suggests that Turkey Tail may be beneficial in supporting the immune system to strengthen the body's first line of defence against a host of modern ailments.
Our Story, Our Promise
Turkey Tail (Trametes Versicolor) is a white-rot fungus that has been used for centuries in Asia and now the West is rediscovering this traditional tonic. Turkey Tail grows on a wide range of trees including alder, apple, ash. beech, birch, chestnut, cottonwood, elm, eucalyptus, fir, oak and poplar.