Cordyceps Sinensis
A legendary Chinese medicinal mushroom — originally harvested from caterpillars at high altitude — that's become popular with athletes for boosting endurance and energy.
Benefits
- +May improve physical endurance and exercise performance
- +Supports energy production at the cellular level
- +Has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
- +May support immune function
- +Traditional use for respiratory health and kidney support
- +Some evidence for blood sugar regulation
Dosage & Cost
Most supplements use Cordyceps militaris, a cultivated cousin of the wild C. sinensis — it's more sustainable and affordable. Wild C. sinensis is incredibly expensive and hard to authenticate. Look for products standardized to cordycepin.
Side Effects
- !Possible digestive upset
- !Blood-thinning effect — caution with anticoagulants
- !May lower blood sugar
- !Headache
- !Not well studied for long-term safety in supplement form
Food Sources
- • Cordyceps mushroom — very rare in wild form and extremely expensive
- • The cultivated Cordyceps militaris variety is more accessible
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