Adaptogen evidence brief
Cordyceps supplements use fungal extracts marketed for endurance, oxygen use, fatigue resistance, and vitality. Product species and extract quality are central to the claim.
Early human evidence suggests possible aerobic-performance benefits, but effects are species-, extract-, and population-specific.
Fungal-supplement meta-analysis suggests possible aerobic gains; Cordyceps effects depend on extract and population.
Species and extract matter. Cordyceps sinensis, C. militaris, mushroom blends, and mycelium products are not equivalent.
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
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