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Cordyceps

Also known as: Cordyceps militaris, Cordyceps sinensis

Cordyceps is a mushroom from traditional Asian medicine containing cordycepin, adenosine and polysaccharides. It is used to support energy and endurance, with inconsistent study results.

What it is used for

  • Endurance and performance – weak, inconsistent evidence
  • Energy and fatigue – weak evidence
  • Immune support – weak evidence

Forms and how they differ

Cordyceps militaris

cultivated, contains cordycepin, most common in supplements

Cs-4 (fermented C. sinensis mycelium)

the most studied form

powder or extract

extract is more concentrated

When to take it

In the morning or before training.

Pairs well with

A balanced diet, enough sleep.

Do not combine / separate

Combining with blood thinners and immunosuppressants.

Watch out for

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have an autoimmune or clotting disorder, or take blood thinners, diabetes medicines or immunosuppressants, consult your doctor.

Safety

Do not exceed the dose stated on the label.

Practical tip

Wild Cordyceps sinensis is rare – affordable products are almost always cultivated forms.

Products containing Cordyceps 9

Cordyceps organic powderorganic powderEnergyEnduranceImmunity
Cordyceps extractextractEnergyEnduranceImmunity
Cordyceps 1200 mgextract · 1 200 mg / capsuleEnergyEnduranceImmunity
Cordyceps 750 mg750 mg / capsuleEnergyEnduranceImmunity
Cordyceps 750 mgorganic · 750 mg / capsuleEnergyEnduranceImmunity
CordycepsCS-4 myceliumEnergyEnduranceImmunity
Cordyceps 500 mgextract, 50% polysaccharides · 500 mg / capsuleEnergyEnduranceImmunity
CordycepspowderEnergyEnduranceImmunity
CordycepstinctureEnergyEnduranceImmunity
How to read the evidence rating
Strong evidenceModerate evidenceWeak evidenceNo evidence

Strong = several good human studies or official recommendations; moderate = promising but smaller studies; weak = few studies or mixed results; no evidence = claims not confirmed.

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Important notice

This information is educational and does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist. We do not give medicine dosages. Supplements are no substitute for a varied diet; if pregnant, breastfeeding, ill or on medication, consult a doctor first.