Description
Cordyceps Mushroom Tincture by Cap n’ Stem Mushrooms
Cordyceps is a genus of parasitic fungi that grows on the larvae of insects. When these fungi attack their host, they replace its tissue and sprout long, slender stems that grow outside the host’s body.
The remains of the insect and fungi have been hand-collected, dried, and used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for centuries to treat fatigue, sickness, kidney disease, and low sex drive.
Supplements and products containing Cordyceps extract have become increasingly popular due to their many purported health benefits. Of the more than 400 species of Cordyceps discovered, two have become the focus of health research: Cordyceps sinensis and Cordyceps militaris.
Much of this research is limited to animal or lab studies, so health experts currently can’t draw conclusions about their effects on people.
However, their potential health benefits are promising. We will highlight 6 potential benefits of Cordyceps, based on science.
Supports
- May Boost Exercise Performance
- May Contain Anti-Aging Properties
- Potential Anti-Tumor Effects
- May Help Manage Type 2 Diabetes
- Possible Benefits for Heart Health
- May Help Fight Inflammation
Safety and Side Effects
No studies have yet examined the safety of Cordyceps in humans. However, a long history of use in Traditional Chinese Medicine suggests they are non-toxic. In fact, the Chinese government approved Cordyceps CS-4 for use in hospitals and recognizes it as a safe, natural drug (32Trusted Source).
The Bottom Line
Cordyceps are well known in Traditional Chinese Medicine and have been used for centuries to treat many health ailments.
Though the fungi show promise in many areas, there’s little research on their effects on humans. Thus, more research is needed before experts can make any recommendations.
Animal and lab studies suggest Cordyceps have the potential to improve heart health and fight inflammation, cancer, diabetes, and aging. However, many of these studies are of poor quality, and the results cannot be extended to humans.
Nevertheless, there have been human studies on Cordyceps’ effects on exercise performance. The fungi have been found to potentially boost energy and oxygen use during exercise.
Currently, there is no consensus on the dosage people should take to reap its potential health benefits, or how safe it is.
If you choose to take Cordyceps supplements, make sure they’ve been tested by a third-party organization for purity and quality.
Only time will tell if the health benefits of Cordyceps observed in animal and laboratory studies apply to humans.
INFO BY: Healthline.com
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