Mushroom
Cordyceps Mushroom
A cultivated fungus traditionally used to support energy and stamina, now grown without its unusual wild insect-host origin.
🌱 What it is
Cordyceps used today is almost always lab-cultivated on grain (Cordyceps militaris), not the rare wild fungus that historically grew on caterpillars in high-altitude meadows. It is taken as a powder, extract, or tea.
✨ How it may help
- Traditionally used to support energy, stamina, and exercise recovery
- May help support healthy immune function
- May help support healthy lung function as part of a balanced lifestyle
- Traditionally used to support healthy aging
🥄 How to use it
Take a cultivated cordyceps extract or powder per the product label; effects, where present, build gradually with regular use rather than a single dose.
⚖️ Caution
May affect blood sugar and blood clotting, so use caution with diabetes medication, blood thinners, or before surgery. Its immune-modulating action means those with autoimmune conditions or on immune-suppressing medication should check with a doctor first. Avoid in pregnancy and breastfeeding without medical guidance.
🍃 A note from nature
A strange, unlikely-sounding fungus that modern cultivation has turned into a simple, everyday supplement.