Turkey Tail®
Non-Nutrient / Non-BotanicalBrand: Host Defense Mushrooms
Functions
Net Contents
60 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Serving Size
2 Capsule(s)
Servings Per Container
30
Supplement Form
Capsule
Bar Code (UPC/SKU)
Not specified
Product Version
Not Present
Label Analysis
Objective insights generated automatically from the official DSLD label — a quick, factual read of how this product is formulated and disclosed.
Single-ingredient formula listed in Supplement Facts.
Every active ingredient discloses a specific amount per serving.
Label states: Non-GMO, Organic, Gluten-Free.
This analysis is generated algorithmically from label data for educational reference only. It is not a product endorsement, ranking, or medical advice.
Allergen Guide
Free From
- Gluten
Allergen flags are parsed automatically from the official label's claims and statements. Always verify against the physical product label before use, especially if you have a severe allergy.
Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 2 Capsule(s) · 1 per day
| Ingredient | Amount Per Serving | |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey Tails | 1 Gram(s) | — |
| Polysaccharides | 550 mg | — |
Not Present
Other Ingredients
Target Groups
Label Claims
Directions & Suggested Use
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions for use: As a dietary supplement, take 2 capsules once per day. Can be taken with food or without, on an empty stomach or as recommended by your healthcare advisor.
Warnings & Precautions
Precautions re: Pregnant or Nursing or Prescription Medications
Consult your healthcare advisor regarding the use of this product during pregnancy.
Precautions re: Children
Keep out of reach of children.
Formulation
Formulation re: Other
Guaranteed, accurate identity of each mushroom Made with certified organic ingredients Non=GMO verified ingredients Heat treated to proper temperature to ensure safety & bioavailability Produced under the direct supervision of Paul Stamets, D.Sc. Proceeds help to save bees, trees, people & planet
Formulation re: Other
Identity Guaranteed
Formulation re: Does NOT Contain
Non GMO Project Verified Nongmoproject.org
Formulation re: Other
Prebiotic for the Microbiome
Formula re: Contains
Made with U.S. grown organic mushroom mycelium
Formulation re: Other
Immune Support
Formulation re: Does NOT Contain
Gluten Free
Formulation re: Organic
Certified Organic by the Washington State Department of Agriculture.
Formulation re: Other
Host defense Turkey Tail Predominant in woodlands throughout the world, Turkey Tail is one of the best documented mushrooms in medical research. With a wide spectrum of beneficial properties, Turkey Tail shows much promise in supporting the immune system with its protein-bound and unique polysaccharides. Turkey Tail mushroom mycelium supports beneficial microflora in the digestive and gastrointestinal ecosystem.
Formula re: Contains
Host Defense Turkey Tail uses activated, optimally dried, Certified Organic mushroom mycelium, with a full spectrum of constituents: 55% (550mg/serving) polysaccharides and an array of extracellular constituents, including prebiotics for the microbiome, essential for Supporting Natural Immunity.
Formulation re: Other
Packaged in eco-friendly recycled bottle
FDA Statements
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
FDA Disclaimer Statement
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure of prevent any disease.
Other Label Statements
General Statements: All Other Content
Host Defense is the #1 Best-Selling mushroom brand in the U.S.: The highest quality and scientifically validated
Seals/Symbols
Producer Certified Organic Washington State Dept. of Agriculture
Brand IP Statement(s) re: (c), (TM), (SM)
Non GMO Project Verified Nongmoproject.org
Brand IP Statement(s) re: (c), (TM), (SM)
Trademarked From the Forest, to our Farm, to You
General Statements: All Other Content
Helping people and planet
General Statements: All Other Content
Boxes made with recycled paper Printed with vegetable-based ink
Manufacturer & Distributor
Distributor
Fungi Perfecti, LLC
PO Box 7634, Olympia, WA, 98507, USA
877-504-6926
Market Reference
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Target$80.96Fungi Perfecti Host Defense Turkey Tail Mushroom Mycelium Powder
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Mountain Rose Herbs4.9(10)$32.25
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Research & Studies
The mycelium of the Trametes versicolor (Turkey tail) mushroom and its fermented substrate each show potent and complementary immune activating …
KF Benson, P Stamets, R Davis, R Nally… - … and alternative medicine, 2019 - Springer
… mushrooms describe a category of edible members of the kingdom Fungi, traditionally associated with health-… As a category, medicinal mushrooms stimulate host defense and immunity …
2019109 citationsAnti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory effects in vitro of polysaccharide-and polyphenol-rich extracts of white button and Turkey Tail mushrooms
A Nasri, JA Lee, HPV Rupasinghe - Journal of Functional Foods, 2025 - Elsevier
… The health-promoting properties of mushrooms are … button mushroom (WBM) and medicinal Turkey Tail mushroom (TT) … use as a dietary supplement against inflammation and boosting …
20257 citationsMedicinal Value of Turkey Tail Fungus Trametes versicolor (L.:Fr.) Pilát (Aphyllophoromycetideae). A Literature Review
C Hobbs - International Journal of Medicinal Mushrooms, 2004 - dl.begellhouse.com
… As health food supplements they are also increasingly consumed with the idea that they … a host of other ailments. As a cancer-preventive agent used on a regular basis as a supplement, …
200497 citations… review on the health benefits, phytochemicals, and enzymatic constituents for potential therapeutic and industrial applications of Turkey tail mushrooms
E Camilleri, R Blundell, B Baral, TM Karpiński… - Discover Applied …, 2024 - Springer
… also be consumed in capsule form as a dietary supplement. It is important to note that while … Additionally, it inhibits herpes simplex virus (HSV)-1 and HSV-2, improves host defenses …
202430 citationsThe proven potential of botanicals in boosting immune health
K McPhee - forwardbotanicals.com
… of influenza hemagglutinin glycoproteins to host cells,8 as … Turkey tail (Trametes versicolor) is another mushroom of … “Our team found that Turkey tail mycelium had a greater effect on …
Turkey tail mushroom (Trametes versicolor): An edible macrofungi with immense medicinal properties
OO Ajibola, C Nolasco-Hipolito… - Current opinion in food …, 2024 - Elsevier
… mushroom that has extensive historical usage in conventional and traditional Chinese medicine. This mushroom … versicolor and discussed the potential health-promoting properties of …
202434 citations
Data sourced from the U.S. National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) · Label entered 2021-09-24. DSLD Label ID: 255175. This information is provided for educational reference only and is not medical advice. Always follow the product label and consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.
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