Cordyceps mushroom is a potent adaptogen and widely used for its health benefits. Cordyceps is highly beneficial for athletes and people that desire to better their athletic performance. At the mitochondrial level, cordyceps mimics the effects of exercise. It expands bronchial airways and helps to enhance oxygen utilisation and VO2 max. It increases cellular ATP production and helps reduce fatigue during exercise, making this medicinal mushroom the go-to natural ingredient for athletes to help boost endurance, stamina and faster recovery.
Like all medicinal mushrooms, cordyceps is highly beneficial for the immune system. It acts as an immune modulator and stimulates the response when needed to protect against pathogens and calms it when overstimulated. Cordyceps’ has a unique compound within it called cordycepin which is the compound that is beneficial for the immune system. Emerging research has shown it to disrupt viral replication and stimulate immune surveillance against abnormal cells. Cordyceps is a nootropic and supports mental energy, focus and improves Libido in both men and women.