Cyto-Matrix, Turkey Tail, 60 Vegetable Capsules

Medicinal mushrooms have been used in traditional medicine for thousands of years and have gained popularity in recent decades as a natural health supplement in North America. In general, the active ingredients in medicinal mushrooms are known for their adaptogenic, antioxidant and immune supporting actions. That being said, each species has been found to target different health concerns depending on the unique blend of beta-glucans, triterpenoids, ergosterols and other active compounds. 

Trametes versicolor, also known as Coriolus versicolor or Turkey Tail mushroom, has been found to contain over 35 different phenolic compounds including the popular flavonoid quercetin and two unique polysaccharopeptides called krestin (PSK) and polysaccharide peptide (PSP). These active compounds are thought to be responsible for turkey tail’s ability to quench inflammation, balance the immune response, promote healthy cellular differentiation and provide metabolic support. 

Animal research has shown that turkey tail has antibacterial and antiviral properties, while also positively influencing metabolic function by significantly reducing blood sugar levels and improving insulin resistance. Human trials have demonstrated that turkey tail may inhibit the growth and spread of poorly differentiated cells through the actions of PSK and Coriolus versicolor glucan (CVG). A study of 91 women with a Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infection found that 85% of those treated with a turkey tail-based vaginal gel had a normal pap smear and colposcopy 6 months after treatment, while only 64% of those who didn’t use the gel met this criteria. In addition, 60% of women treated were completely cleared of the virus compared to only 42% of those who weren’t.

Finally, turkey tail has been shown to have a beneficial impact on gut health as it contains naturally occurring prebiotics. One study found that turkey tail extract modified gut bacteria composition by increasing populations of beneficial bacteria like bifidobacterium and lactobacillus while reducing potentially harmful bacteria, such as clostridium,  staphylococcus and salmonella. In fact, turkey tail has a similarly positive effect on the gut microbiome as treatment with prebiotic supplements. 

Cyto-Matrix Turkey Tail provides 200mg of cultured turkey tail mycelium and 250mg of turkey tail fruiting body extract per capsule to offer health benefits from the entire mushroom. The fruiting body is the reproductive structure of the mushroom, whereas the mycelium is the vegetative body of the mushroom. Although both the fruiting body and the mycelium perform different functions and have different structures, both contain biologically active compounds.

Cyto-Matrix offers a number of encapsulated mushroom formulas as well as a powdered mushroom blend, Mycelium Matrix, to provide practitioners and patients with targeted therapeutic options. All of Cyto-Matrix encapsulated mushroom products include a blend of both fruiting body extracts and mycelia from leading industry suppliers to ensure the highest quality and delivery of active ingredients. Specifically, the fruiting body extraction utilizes the industry standard of high performance liquid chromatography- ultraviolet (HPLC-UV) for identification and processing. The mycelia are grown in an environmentally conscious practice on certified organic, gluten-free, whole grain oats.

• 200mg of cultured turkey tail mycelium and 250mg of turkey tail fruiting body extract per capsule to provide biological activity from the entire mushroom, including the unique active ingredients known as hericenones and erinacines
• Turkey tail is indicated to quench inflammation, balance the immune response, promote healthy cellular differentiation, provide metabolic support and offer prebiotic support for a healthy microbiome