Cordyceps (Cordyceps Sinensis)
Benefits of Cordyceps
- Energy
- Physical endurance
- From: Throughout Asia
- Form: Extract
- Food source: Fungi
What is Cordyceps?
Cordyceps is the name for a group of fungi found throughout Asia. It might sound strange to think of fungi as a supplement, but Cordyceps has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries. And our bodies already host many different fungi as part of our 'gut microbiome', the ecosystem of microorganisms in our digestive system. Cordyceps is traditionally classed as an adaptogen.
What does the research say about Cordyceps?
Cordyceps has been studied for its effects on the body's stress response, physical endurance and energy. Researchers are interested in its relationship with the system linking the hypothalamus, pituitary and adrenal glands. It also appears in a review of natural compounds studied in relation to fatigue. One preliminary study looked at Cordyceps alongside endurance training, in combination with other adaptogens such as Rhodiola.
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