3/5
Moderate
evidence
Adaptogen evidence brief
Cordyceps
Early human evidence suggests possible aerobic-performance benefits, but effects are species-, extract-, and population-specific.
Headline Finding
Fungal-supplement meta-analysis suggests possible aerobic gains; Cordyceps effects depend on extract and population.
Dose Context
Species and extract matter. Cordyceps sinensis, C. militaris, mushroom blends, and mycelium products are not equivalent.
Important Caveat
Promising enough to track, but not yet a broad recommendation because human sport trials remain limited and product identity is difficult to verify.
Source Drawer
Linked Research
- Meta-analysis Fungal athlete meta-analysis
- Meta-analysis Fungal meta-analysis full text
- Trial Older adult exercise RCT
- Trial Older adult RCT full text
- Review Cordyceps militaris narrative review
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