Cordyceps Mushrooms

WHY IS CORDYCEPS MUSHROOM SO GOOD FOR YOU?

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.

Cordyceps have been shown to improve measures of exercise performance in older and younger adults, but not in well-trained athletes. The fungi have been found to potentially boost energy and oxygen use during exercise.

The elderly have traditionally used Cordyceps to reduce fatigue and boost strength and sex drive.

Test-tube and animal studies suggest Cordyceps may have the potential to treat cancer, as well as some side effects of cancer treatments. However, these effects have not been shown in humans, and more research is needed.

Chronically elevated blood sugar levels are common in people with uncontrolled diabetes. Research in animals suggests Cordyceps may have potential as a diabetes treatment.

Cordyceps may benefit heart health by helping prevent arrhythmias and lowering levels of triglycerides and “bad” LDL cholesterol.