Cordyceps — answers to cordyceps mushroom
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A genus of parasitic fungi, historically Cordyceps sinensis harvested from high-altitude caterpillar hosts in traditional Chinese and Tibetan medicine, though most modern supplements use cultivated Cordyceps militaris or fermented mycelium instead.
Why it’s used
Taken to support energy, exercise performance, and general vitality, drawing on its long history of use in traditional medicine.
What the evidence says
Human trials are few, small, and often short in duration; some report modest improvements in exercise endurance markers, while larger or more rigorous confirmation is lacking. There is no NIH ODS fact sheet on cordyceps, and reviews describe the clinical evidence as preliminary and inconsistent across the different species and preparations studied.
Context
Studied doses and preparations vary considerably between trials, complicating any single dosing summary, and most human studies have used cultivated Cordyceps militaris rather than the wild-harvested traditional form.
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