What percentage of the ingredience is actually the mushroom its self?

This product has been tested with all top brands sold on Amazon and it was found to contain the lowest amount of active ingredients do to the fact that it is not made from the fruited body of the mushroom. It is made from mycelium growing on grain. So this product is mostly grain, not mushroom. It contains less than 2% of active ingredients. Products using the fruited body are above 20% active ingredient.

Can this product be used for dogs/

Absolutely. My dog was diagnosed with grade 2 mast cell cancer at the age of 8. She underwent surgery and radiation as the mass was very locally invasive they could not get clean margins. When she started treatment, I transitioned her to a low temperature cooked whole food diet, added this supplement, along with turmeric, fish oil, and raw coconut water. It has been almost 4 years now and she is still cancer free. I give her this supplement every day. Penn Vet did a study on an extract of Turkey Tail mushroom and its efficacy in inhibiting cancer progression. This is a well-studied mushroom, and is entirely well tolerated by dogs. I forget where I got the dosage, but my dog is 50lbs and I give her 1 capsule in the morning, sprinkled into her food, and one capsule in the evening. I keep her on a raw diet now, as well, as she has always had trouble with traditional kibble.

% of polysaccharids in each pill? how many mg per pill?

Via e-mail, a rep from the company informed me this is not an extract and does not indicate percentages. Their liquid extract does not indicate percentages either. Now these capsules without percentages were the capsules used in both cancer studies. I asked the following to them: "Are there any plans to list one or more bioactive ingredients and the percentages,i.e., polysaccharides, triterpenoids on your label for your extracts as well as capsules? If so, will you offer a standardized product and have a seal of approval from an organization that tests supplements? Many customers do have a concern with the above information not being available. I believe Swanson provides a percentage for their capsules and I believe it is standardized. If the above were provided, I believe people would feel much more comfortable spending the money for your products." Their answer was that they will forward the suggestions to upper managerment. Being that the study did indicate the freeze dried capsules greatly improved immunity at 9 grams, that is what I take for 3 months at a time and alternate with Nature's Answer Echinacea Liquid Extract as they do indicate percentages.

anyone know how this brand compares to MRL - Mycology Research Labs which is the one i see cited in studies re cancer ?

For what's it worth, I can only tell from experience. I've known a few people who have taken Host Defense Turkey Tail post-cancer treatment and all have been in good health since. For whether this product actually works or not, I can only tell from what I've seen first-hand. Also to note, all of these people also had to change their diet to a healthy one. So don't expect results if you're eating Burger King, Pizza Hut, KFC, while taking this supplement.

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A**N

Turkey Tail Mushroom Capsules

Great for immune defense. Also use it for our dog. Host Defense by Paul Stamets is very high quality. The only brand I will buy.

7.01.2026

C**I

Good vitamins

I order these for my husband who is going through chemo therapy and I swear these give his immune system exactly what he needs while going through this. Highly recommend

28.12.2025

M**M

Love it.

I bought first bottle and I feel the difference. I have more energy and help with my thyroid problem. So I will keep buying it.

22.12.2025

K**C

Turkey Tail for the Win!

Have my whole family hooked on these to boost our immune system during the winter! Easily tolerated by all in terms of being easily digested. Seems to be very gentle. I think it is a cumulative effect in taking these so I plan to take them for the long haul! Love all Host Defense products!

2.12.2025

G**A

Excellent natural supplement

Good supplement, I’ve noticed better digestion and more energy. Highly recommend

20.09.2025

M**E

Normal PAP after taking these!

I hap an abnormal PAP and started taking these pill after someone else recommended them. Finished one bottle and was working on a second in the span of two years. Went back in and was worried about the results of my PAP. Then Doc said my PAP was clear. I can't recommend these enough and I hope more women spread the good news!

15.01.2026

J**Y

Great c product

Excellent

4.01.2026

J**N

Mushroom magic

I always order and reorder from this vendor with great satisfaction and success. I highly recommend this product

18.01.2026

S**R

Very good 👍

6.08.2024

N**S

Awesome product

20.11.2023

S**A

Awesome product...bought after watching Paul Stamates in Fantastic Fungi..best for anti inflammation and Immunity booster...I had been feeling a lump in my throat for several months... completely vanished within 1 month of taking this.. recommended for anyone suffering from lumps or cysts in their body

23.08.2021

T**I

Better get it from I herb it’s a very expensive product as compared to I herb , way too profit if we get it from I herb can get 120 cap bottle than this with same price

30.05.2024

ASIN	B0053DR1EM
Best Sellers Rank	#6,248 in Health & Household ( See Top 100 in Health & Household ) #24 in Mushrooms Herbal Supplements
Customer Reviews	4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (7,192)
Date First Available	May 30, 2011
Department	medicinal mushrooms
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer	No
Item model number	9329513
Manufacturer	Host Defense
Product Dimensions	2.31 x 2.31 x 4.5 inches; 1.45 ounces

Turkey Tail Capsules - Digestive Health & Immune Response Support Supplement - Mushroom Supplement for Gastrointestinal & Gut Microbiome Support - 120 Capsules

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