Turkey tail mushroom is most often used for Cancer. The Examine Database covers Breast Cancer.

Turkey tail mushroom

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•Last Updated: August 28, 2025

Turkey Tail Mushroom (Trametes versicolor) is a mushroom that is a source of a polysaccharide, known as polysaccharide K, that is established as a cancer adjunct therapy for the immune system.

9 participants in 1 trial

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Last Updated:August 28, 2025

9 participants in 1 trial

Examine Evidence Grades

C1 outcome

D2 outcomes

Examine Database: Turkey tail mushroom

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Health Condition/Goal	Health Outcome	Grade	Evidence	Effect
Breast Cancer	3 outcomes		1 Study

Breast Cancer

3 outcomes

1 Study

Breast Cancer

Research Breakdown

Examine Database References

Natural Killer Cell Activity - Torkelson CJ, Sweet E, Martzen MR, Sasagawa M, Wenner CA, Gay J, Putiri A, Standish LJPhase 1 Clinical Trial of Trametes versicolor in Women with Breast CancerISRN Oncol.(2012)