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Turkey Tail Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by HealthForce SuperFoods

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Capsule Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Turkey Tail against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.

Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Turkey Tail is a dietary supplement by HealthForce SuperFoods with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for high cholesterol, heart health, immune support.Based on those ingredients, 293 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Beta-1,3-1,6-D-Glucan. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Turkey Tail by HealthForce SuperFoods

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Low disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Low

Most active ingredients don't disclose an individual amount — you can't tell how much of each you're getting.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 0 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • “Turkey Tail Fruiting Body Extract” is listed as a grouped ingredient — the label gives one combined amount (1,320 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.

This product has one active ingredient: beta-glucans extracted from Turkey Tail Fruiting Body (a medicinal mushroom). Beta-glucans are the compounds responsible for much of Turkey Tail's traditional health effects.

The capsule also contains inactive ingredients — Turkey Tail itself and pullulan (a capsule binder).

Does it work?

Not established
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not established

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use — see Beta-glucans's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: immune support and general wellness.
  • We looked for evidence on: Lower respiratory tract infections, Upper respiratory tract infection (URTI), Exercise-induced respiratory infections, Critical illness (trauma), Wound healing, Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) — and 3 related terms.
  • The closest evidence on file: Beta-glucans is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Beta-glucans is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), Exercise-induced respiratory infections, Lower respiratory tract infections, Wound healing, and more.

Beta-glucans from Turkey Tail show evidence for cholesterol and heart health. The data we hold rates beta-glucans Likely Effective for high cholesterol (dyslipidemia) and coronary heart disease.

These are the evidence-backed uses for this ingredient.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Beta-glucans

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Beta-glucans from food sources are generally well tolerated. Concentrated supplements, though, don't have much safety data behind them, so use some caution if you're taking high doses.

In trials, topical beta-glucan creams caused mild, self-limited skin reactions in some people. One patient in a high-dose trial (not typical for this product) had temporary liver enzyme elevations.

There's little research on supplement doses during breastfeeding, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you're nursing.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Beta-glucans

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Beta-glucans.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: immunosuppressants / transplant drugs.
  • For scale: 293 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Check with your pharmacist if you take blood pressure medications (antihypertensives) or immune-suppressing drugs (immunosuppressants) before starting this product. Beta-glucans can lower blood pressure and may interfere with immune-suppressing therapy.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Turkey Tail is a researched mushroom extract that may help with cholesterol and heart health. If you take blood pressure drugs or medications that suppress your immune system, check with us first — beta-glucans can affect both.

Otherwise, it's generally well tolerated in normal doses.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Oct 24, 2024.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Turkey Tail, straight from the product label.

Brand HealthForce SuperFoods
Barcode (UPC) 650786004626
Net contents 90 Vegan Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Oct 24, 2024
DSLD ID 317471
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher, Organic, Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Turkey Tail by HealthForce SuperFoods, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
3 Vegan Cap(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
3 Vegan Cap(s)
Servings per container
30
UPC/BARCODE
650786004626
IngredientAmount% DV
Turkey Tail Fruiting Body Extract1320 mg--
Beta-1,3-1,6-D-Glucan0 NP--

Other ingredients: Turkey Tail, Pullulan

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Label statements
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Seals/Symbols

TruGanic Verified (Organic)

Oregon Tilth Certified Organic (OTCO) Certified Vegan Vegan.org GFCO.org (Gluten-Free Certification Organization) OU (Kosher) Pareve

Formulation

TruGanic Verified (Organic)

Vegan Ethics

Lab Verified

Hot water extracted (1-to-1) Lab tested for purity

Certified Organic & gluten-free

Certified Organic & gluten-free Grain-free

Immune & gut microbiome

Oregon Tilth Certified Organic (OTCO)

Certified Vegan Vegan.org

GFCO.org (Gluten-Free Certification Organization)

Country of Origin: China (responsibly sourced)

Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth

General Statements

Eco Facility Ecofresh Packaging

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Formula

Greater than or equal to 45% (1-3) (1-6)-beta-D-glucans Wood-grown fruiting bodies

Mushroom Extract

OU (Kosher) Pareve

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: 3 VeganCaps per day, or as advised by a qualified health care professional.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

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Turkey Tail by HealthForce SuperFoods label

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Turkey Tail label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Turkey Tail by HealthForce SuperFoods

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size3 Vegan Cap(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.

Turkey Tail Fruiting Body Extract

1320 mg per serving Form: Trametes versicolor Fruiting Body Extract

Other (inactive) ingredients: Turkey Tail, Pullulan. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Turkey Tail by HealthForce SuperFoods Drug Interactions

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293Drugs
293 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Beta-1,3-1,6-D-Glucan 293

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Turkey Tail interact with 293 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Turkey Tail interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Beta-1,3-1,6-D-Glucan

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Turkey Tail with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Beta-1,3-1,6-D-Glucan2 drug types · 293 drugs

Antihypertensive Drugs

Theoretically, taking beta-glucans with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Clinical research shows that taking beta-glucans may reduce systolic and diastolic blood pressure in some hypertensive individuals.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Immunosuppressants

Theoretically, beta-glucans might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Some clinical research shows that beta-glucans have immunostimulant effects.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Beta-1,3-1,6-D-Glucan full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Turkey Tail, from the product label.

HealthForce SuperFoods

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Name
Excelsior Alchemy
City
Tempe
State
AZ
ZipCode
85284
Phone Number
(800) 748-6229
Web Address
www.healthforcesuperfoods.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Turkey Tail by HealthForce SuperFoods: Common Questions

Does Turkey Tail by HealthForce SuperFoods interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Turkey Tail has a known interaction with 293 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Turkey Tail contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
What does Turkey Tail do?
This product contains beta-glucans, compounds from Turkey Tail mushroom that have evidence for helping with high cholesterol and coronary heart disease. Turkey Tail has been used in traditional medicine for centuries, and modern research supports some of those uses.
Is beta-glucan safe?
Beta-glucans from food sources are generally well tolerated. Concentrated supplement doses, though, don't have much safety data, so it's wise to use caution. In trials, side effects were mostly mild — some people had mild skin reactions when using topical products.
Can I take this while breastfeeding?
There isn't enough research on supplement doses of beta-glucans during breastfeeding to say either way. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice before taking this while nursing.
What's the difference between Turkey Tail extract and regular Turkey Tail?
The active ingredient here is beta-glucans extracted from Turkey Tail Fruiting Body — these are the compounds researchers have studied. The product also contains some Turkey Tail itself as an inactive ingredient, along with pullulan (a capsule material).
Will this affect my blood pressure medication?
Beta-glucans can lower blood pressure, so taking them with blood pressure drugs might lower your pressure too much. Check with your pharmacist before adding this to your routine if you take antihypertensive drugs.

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The Full Monographs Behind Turkey Tail’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Beta-glucans

Interacts with 293 drugs

Beta-glucans are natural fibers found in oats, barley, mushrooms, and yeast. The strongest evidence supports the oat and barley types for modestly lowering cholesterol and blood sugar, while...

Read the full Beta-glucans monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Turkey Tail's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 11 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Beta-glucans 11 references
  1. Katz, D. L., Nawaz, H., Boukhalil, J., Giannamore, V., Chan, W., Ahmadi, R., and Sarrel, P. M. Acute effects of oats and vitamin E on endothelial responses to ingested fat. Am.J.Prev.Med. 2001;20(2):124-129. PubMed
  2. Keenan, J. M., Pins, J. J., Frazel, C., Moran, A., and Turnquist, L. Oat ingestion reduces systolic and diastolic blood pressure in patients with mild or borderline hypertension: a pilot trial. J.Fam.Pract. 2002;51(4):369.
  3. Maki, K. C., Galant, R., Samuel, P., Tesser, J., Witchger, M. S., Ribaya-Mercado, J. D., Blumberg, J. B., and Geohas, J. Effects of consuming foods containing oat beta-glucan on blood pressure, carbohydrate metabolism and biomarkers of oxidative stress i
  4. Bergendiova, K., Tibenska, E., and Majtan, J. Pleuran (beta-glucan from Pleurotus ostreatus) supplementation, cellular immune response and respiratory tract infections in athletes. Eur.J.Appl.Physiol 2011;111(9):2033-2040.
  5. Talbott S, Talbott J. Effect of beta 1,3/1,6 glucan on respiratory tract infection symptoms and mood state in marathon athletes. J Sports Sci Med 2009;8(4):509-515.
  6. Feldman S, Schwartz HI Kalman DS Mayers A Kohrman HM Clemens R Krieger DR. Randomized phase II clinical trials of Wellmune WGP® for immune support during cold and flu season. The Journal of Applied Research 2009;9(1-2):30-42.
  7. McFarlin BK, Carpenter KC, Davidson T, McFarlin MA. Baker's yeast beta glucan supplementation increases salivary IgA and decreases cold/flu symptomatic days after intense exercise. J Diet Suppl. 2013;10(3):171-83. PubMed
  8. Jesenak M, Urbancek S, Majtan J, Banovcin P, Hercogova J. ß-Glucan-based cream (containing pleuran isolated from pleurotus ostreatus) in supportive treatment of mild-to-moderate atopic dermatitis. J Dermatolog Treat 2016;27(4):351-4.
  9. Mah E, Kaden VN, Kelley KM, Liska DJ. Beverage containing dispersible yeast ß-glucan decreases cold/flu symptomatic days after intense exercise: a randomized controlled trial. J Diet Suppl 2020;17(2):200-10. PubMed
  10. Zhong K, Liu Z, Lu Y, Xu X. Effects of yeast ß-glucans for the prevention and treatment of upper respiratory tract infection in healthy subjects: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Eur J Nutr. 2021. PubMed
  11. Cardenas FI, Mauguen A, Cheung IY, et al. Phase I trial of oral yeast-derived ß-glucan to enhance anti-GD2 immunotherapy of resistant high-risk neuroblastoma. Cancers (Basel) 2021;13(24):6265. PubMed

See these in context on the Beta-glucans monograph →

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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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