Organic Turkey Tail Mushroom Extract Powder

Many Turkey Tail products on the US market are either non-extracted powders or blends that include mycelium grown on grain. These products often contain significant amounts of starch and deliver inconsistent levels of active compounds.

Dr Noel’s Turkey Tail is a true hot water extract made exclusively from 100% fruiting bodies of Trametes versicolor, the species most widely studied in scientific literature. This ensures high levels of bioactive polysaccharides and beta-glucans without dilution from grain or substrate.

The focus is on biological efficacy, not shortcuts or marketing claims.

Turkey Tail’s most important compounds are water-soluble polysaccharides, particularly protein-bound beta-glucans such as PSK and PSP.

Hot water extraction is essential because it:

• Breaks down the chitin cell wall
• Releases polysaccharides and beta-glucans
• Concentrates immune-supporting compounds
• Improves absorption and bioavailability
  

Alcohol extraction is not required for Turkey Tail and can actually reduce polysaccharide yield. This is why Dr Noel uses hot water extraction only, tailored specifically to Turkey Tail’s chemistry.

PSK and PSP are protein-bound polysaccharides found in Turkey Tail mushrooms.

• PSK (polysaccharide K) has been studied extensively in Japan and is known for its immune-modulating properties
• PSP (polysaccharopeptide) has been widely studied in China for immune and gut health support
  

These compounds help regulate immune responses rather than overstimulating them, which is essential for long-term immune balance.

There are many mushrooms commonly referred to as Turkey Tail, but Trametes versicolor is the species most supported by scientific research.

Studies on immune support, gut health, and polysaccharide activity overwhelmingly focus on Trametes versicolor. Using other species labeled as Turkey Tail may not deliver the same benefits.

Dr Noel’s Turkey Tail extract specifies Trametes versicolor, ensuring alignment with research and clinical relevance.

Beta-glucans are polysaccharides that interact with immune cells such as macrophages and natural killer cells.

In Turkey Tail, beta-glucans help:

• Support immune surveillance
  
  
• Promote balanced immune responses
  
  
• Support gut-associated lymphoid tissue
  
  
• Enhance resilience against environmental stressors
  
  

Dr Noel’s Turkey Tail is standardized to contain high levels of beta-glucans, verified through laboratory testing rather than estimated from raw material weight.

Fruiting bodies contain the highest concentration of Turkey Tail’s active polysaccharides.

Mycelium-based products are often grown on grain substrates and harvested with the substrate intact. This results in:

• Elevated starch content
• Lower polysaccharide density
• Reduced medicinal value
  

Dr Noel’s Turkey Tail is made from pure fruiting bodies, ensuring potency, purity, and consistency.

A large portion of the immune system resides in the gut. Turkey Tail’s polysaccharides act as prebiotic compounds, supporting beneficial gut bacteria.

This helps:

• Strengthen gut barrier integrity
• Support healthy microbiome balance
• Improve digestion and nutrient absorption
• Support immune function through the gut-immune axis
  

This gut-immune connection is a key reason Turkey Tail is so widely studied and respected.

This product is ideal for individuals who:

• Want serious immune and gut support
• Understand the importance of extraction
• Avoid mycelium-on-grain products
• Seek research-backed medicinal mushrooms
  

Dr Noel’s Turkey Tail Mushroom Extract Powder is designed for those who value clinical relevance, scientific integrity, and uncompromising quality.

Yes. Dr Noel’s ships throughout the Americas.

We proudly ship across North America, including the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean.

For our Central and South American communities, we also ship to:

Brazil, Colombia, Argentina, Peru, Venezuela, Chile, Ecuador, Guatemala, Bolivia, Honduras, Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Uruguay, Guyana, and Suriname.

Our goal is to make high-quality, science-based medicinal mushroom extracts accessible across the Americas, no matter where you live.