Turkey Tail Ingredients & Drug Interactions
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
Turkey Tail is a dietary supplement by Host Defense Mushrooms with 1 active ingredient.We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.
HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Turkey Tail by Host Defense Mushrooms
Four independent checks of what is known — a summary of the available information, not a grade of the product itself.
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
None of the active ingredients could be matched to our evidence database, so intended use can't be graded.
Why this rating?
- None of the active ingredients could be matched to a HelloPharmacist monograph, so intended use can't be graded against our evidence data.
Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.
Why this rating?
- The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
- “Turkey Tails” is listed as a grouped ingredient — the label gives one combined amount (1 Gram(s)) without saying how much of each component you get.
None of the active ingredients could be matched to our interaction database.
Why this rating?
- We couldn't match any ingredient to a HelloPharmacist monograph, so there was nothing to check interactions against.
None of the active ingredients could be matched to our safety data.
Why this rating?
- We couldn't match any ingredient to a HelloPharmacist monograph, so there was no safety data to measure.
HelloPharmacist summaryFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Medication interactions could not be assessed, and safety information could not be assessed.
Assessment coverage: 0 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Sep 24, 2021.
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
General information
Key facts about Turkey Tail, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Host Defense Mushrooms |
|---|---|
| Net contents | 60 Vegetarian Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Sep 24, 2021 |
| DSLD ID | 255175 |
| Product type | Non-nutrient/non-botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Organic |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Turkey Tail by Host Defense Mushrooms, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey Tails | 1 Gram(s) | -- |
| Polysaccharides | 550 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: dried myceliated Brown Rice, Pullulan
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General Statements
Host Defense is the #1 Best-Selling mushroom brand in the U.S.: The highest quality and scientifically validated
Helping people and planet
Boxes made with recycled paper Printed with vegetable-based ink
Formulation
Guaranteed, accurate identity of each mushroom Made with certified organic ingredients Non=GMO verified ingredients Heat treated to proper temperature to ensure safety & bioavailability Produced under the direct supervision of Paul Stamets, D.Sc. Proceeds help to save bees, trees, people & planet
Identity Guaranteed
Non GMO Project Verified Nongmoproject.org
Prebiotic for the Microbiome
Immune Support
Gluten Free
Certified Organic by the Washington State Department of Agriculture.
Host defense Turkey Tail Predominant in woodlands throughout the world, Turkey Tail is one of the best documented mushrooms in medical research. With a wide spectrum of beneficial properties, Turkey Tail shows much promise in supporting the immune system with its protein-bound and unique polysaccharides. Turkey Tail mushroom mycelium supports beneficial microflora in the digestive and gastrointestinal ecosystem.
Packaged in eco-friendly recycled bottle
Seals/Symbols
Producer Certified Organic Washington State Dept. of Agriculture
Brand IP Statement(s)
Non GMO Project Verified Nongmoproject.org
Trademarked From the Forest, to our Farm, to You
Formula
Made with U.S. grown organic mushroom mycelium
Host Defense Turkey Tail uses activated, optimally dried, Certified Organic mushroom mycelium, with a full spectrum of constituents: 55% (550mg/serving) polysaccharides and an array of extracellular constituents, including prebiotics for the microbiome, essential for Supporting Natural Immunity.
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions for use: As a dietary supplement, take 2 capsules once per day. Can be taken with food or without, on an empty stomach or as recommended by your healthcare advisor.
Precautions
Consult your healthcare advisor regarding the use of this product during pregnancy.
Keep out of reach of children.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure of prevent any disease.
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Turkey Tail by Host Defense Mushrooms label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
Label images are published by the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database for the version of this product on file. Always read your actual product label.
View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Turkey Tail by Host Defense Mushrooms
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size2 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.
Turkey Tails
- › Polysaccharides
Other (inactive) ingredients: Dried myceliated Brown Rice, Pullulan. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Turkey Tail by Host Defense Mushrooms Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Turkey Tail. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Turkey Tail, from the product label.
Host Defense Mushrooms
See all Host Defense Mushrooms products- Name
- Fungi Perfecti, LLC
- Street Address
- PO Box 7634
- City
- Olympia
- State
- WA
- ZipCode
- 98507
- Phone Number
- 877-504-6926
- Web Address
- Hostdefense.com
Turkey Tail by Host Defense Mushrooms: Common Questions
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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.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.
Parts of this content are provided by the Therapeutic Research Center, LLC.
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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