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Extended survival in canine hemangiosarcoma (small study)

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Ingredient: Turkey Tail · mushroom

Plain-language summary

Single small trial (Brown 2012, PSK 100 mg/kg); results have not been replicated at scale.

About the ingredient

What it is

Medicinal mushroom rich in polysaccharides.

Why it's used

Marketed for immune support.

Also known as: Trametes versicolor, PSK, PSP

Cited studies (1)

Canine studies
  • Polysaccharopeptide (PSP) from Turkey Tail in canine hemangiosarcoma
    Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine · 2012
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    Study summary
    Moderate quality
    Design score 6/11
    Design
    pilot RCT
    Species
    dog
    Sample size
    Not reported
    Duration
    Not reported
    Controls / blinding
    Controlled comparison group (per recorded study design)
    Funding
    Not reported
    Strengths
    • Randomized trial design
    • Conducted in dogs
    Limitations
    • Sample size not recorded
    • Study duration not recorded

    Outcome: Median survival extended vs historical controls

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