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Cordyceps

Cordyceps militaris

Adaptogen

Cordyceps is a medicinal mushroom used for energy, stamina, and recovery routines. People often take it for ‘clean energy’ without the hard caffeine crash—though results vary by person and product quality.

Key Benefits

Supports energy and stamina routines (subjective but common).
Often used for exercise recovery and performance routines.
Used in immune support routines (mushroom category).

Common Issues It May Help With

Low-energy routines.
Workout stamina/recovery routines.
General immune support routines.

How To Use (Simple)

Powder/capsules: follow label dosing daily for 2–4 weeks to assess.
Take earlier in the day if it increases alertness.
Choose reputable brands; mushroom products vary widely.

Taste / Notes

Earthy (powder).

Evidence Level

Some evidence for performance/fatigue markers; strength of evidence varies by extract type and dose.

Cautions

Use caution with autoimmune conditions or if you’re on immunosuppressive therapy. Stop if rash or stomach upset occurs.

Interactions

Use caution with immunosuppressants and anticoagulants. Monitor blood sugar if you have diabetes and you add daily mushroom extracts.

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