This Helps Fight Serious Illness
Getting a serious diagnosis is scary, so if there's a trick that works, wouldn't you want to know?
It's been three years, according to doctors, since I developed cancer. By the time I learned I had a problem, I was already dying. Joke's on them! I'm still alive and kicking, most days. How would that be possible, considering I'm supposed to be gone, or at least cripled by now?
Thanks to the power of the internet, anybody can learn as much as they want about...well, anything.
Possible solutions to a problem like Stage IV cancer make for an interesting Google Search. The one thing that I kept seeing over and over was Turkey Tail Mushrooms.
Now, onto the potential benefits of taking this inexpensive supplement for a problem like mine, readily available information, and whether I think it works.
In reverse order, I'll give you the obvious answer to that last point. Yes, I believe it works.
Benefits of Turkey Tail
If you go all the way down the rabbit hole, you're going to learn that much of the research on turkey tail revolves around the effect it has on various cancers.
Assists in fighting cancer
In Japan, the extracts from turkey tail have been used for decades to assist in treating cancer. They found that when it's used with Chemotherapy or Radiation therapy, there was reason to believe it enhanced the effectiveness of cancer treatments.
In 2023, a review of mushroom-related cancer research showed several potential benefits of turkey tail if you have cancer.
Possible prevention of metastasis to lymph nodes
Improvement in survival rates
Fewer side effects from Chemotherapy
Strengthened immune functions
Improved quality of life (this one I'll attest vigorously to)
Some of the research done has also pointed to the turkey tail extracts possibly inhibiting the growth of certain cancer cells and boosting immune functions, thus possibly lowering chances of getting infections.
Killer Cell Activation
What are your natural killer cells? Those are the cells that are essential for fighting off infections and disease. Additionally, they can assist with your immune response by reducing inflammation. This can help offer protection against inflammatory conditions.
Why? Because turkey tail mushrooms have polysaccharide-K (PSK) and Polysaccharide peptides, which science has shown enhance immune health. These are the compounds that help to stimulate the immune system and support your body's defense against cancer and other diseases.
It sure sounds good, but is it true? Well, after a couple of years of using this substance, I can say that yes, it does help decrease inflammation, and I don't get sick as often now as I did before learning I had cancer.
Protection Against HPV
The HPV virus, or human papillomavirus, is a commonly transmitted STD. It is also well-known for causing cervical cancer and is suspected of causing Vaginal, Vulvar, Penile, Anal, Rectal, and throat cancer.
Well, that, if anything, should make someone want to try Turkey Tail, particularly if you're not in a monogamous or committed relationship and are still getting out there and looking.
Better Bone Health
We're all going to get older, and our bone health, particularly if we've had cancer metastasize to the bones, is important. Most people have heard of osteoporosis. But have you seen how hard that can be on people?
In initial research, it's been shown that Turkey Tail extract resulted in thicker, less porous bones for people who are already showing signs of osteoporosis. So far, this has been done with animal studies, but the outcome is promising.
Aging Healthier
Antioxidants and immune-boosting properties that turkey tail has may aid in preventing health and aging diseases. It is suggested that it can help protect against various cancers associated with older ages, such as gastric, lung, breast, and colorectal cancers.
Takeaways
There are a lot of supplements out there. And a person should always consult their doctor if they are on any kind of medication.
However, as other countries like China and Japan are using Turkey Tail, and there is still so much about the differences in medical treatments between the US and other nations, this is an economical way to give yourself at the very least, a boost.
After two and a half years of using Turkey Tail, I can attest that there are some definite benefits to using the supplement I found on Amazon. One bottle of 240 currently sells for 9.99 and this is the one I've been taking.
I was told in May of 2024 that I was going to die young. I was briefed that I should expect, within 3 years of developing the cancer, I'd be gone, and that I'd hit a very painful period in my life. At that time, I was not ready to accept defeat. How am I today?
I am still, 90 percent of the time, able to do whatever I want. While the cancer did some damage and pushed me onto a life-changing path, I can still function, take care of myself, and get around without a cane. Considering the places in my bones that I was shown to have cancer, not to mention my organs, Turkey Tail has given me more of a fighting chance than just oral prescription therapies alone.
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Jason Morton
From fiction to reality there’s tons to share about this crazy life. From being a single father, an officer, and having had many insane adventures while I learned about the world, my imagination runs wild with ideas.
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