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Cortiseps

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Cortiseps

Cortiseps, also known as Cordyceps, is a type of fungus that is used in traditional Chinese Medicine. It is highly valued for its various health benefits. It is believed to help fight inflammation in the body, boost the immune system, and improve respiratory health. It's also known to have potential anti-aging properties.

Category
Fungi-based Supplement
Molecular Formula
Not applicable
Mechanism of Action
Cordyceps contains a type of sugar that may help fight cancer cells and stimulate cells that strengthen your immune system. They also have ant-inflammatory properties and help to dilate the bronchial airways.
Evidence Grade
C

Other Names

  • Cordyceps
  • Cordyceps Sinensis
  • Dong Chong Xia Cao

Primary Benefits

  • Boosts immune function
  • Improves respiratory health
  • Has anti-aging properties
  • Fights inflammation

Recommended Dosage

Adults 1-3 grams daily
Children Not recommended for children

Side Effects

  • Diarrhea
  • Dry mouth
  • Nausea

Precautions

  • Pregnant and breastfeeding women should avoid
  • People with autoimmune diseases should consult with a doctor before use
  • Not suitable for children

Interactions

  • May interact with immunosuppressant medications
  • May decrease blood glucose and may have additive effects when taken with antidiabetic drugs

Key References

  • Li SP, et al. 'The Immunomodulatory Effects of Edible Fungi Polysaccharides and their Potential Application in Therapeutic Supplement.' Mycology. 2018.
  • Zhou X, et al. 'Cordyceps fungi: natural products, pharmacological functions and developmental products.' Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology. 2009.
The 5 Compounds that Detoxify & Protect the Brain (neuroprotectants) – Dr. Sherr
Understanding the Visual Programming Language Processing for Creative Expression 18:00 0
“cortisepin is the most active ingredient in the cortiseps mushroom you've heard of the cortiseps mushroom right so cortiseps the mushroom itself has been around we've known about it for over you know 10,000 years probably in Chinese medicine it's got a really cool history and story it's called the zombie mushroom and if anybody's watched the show on HBO called The Last of Us this is a show about a mutant cortiseps mushroom”

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The 5 Compounds that Detoxify & Protect the Brain (neuroprotectants) – Dr. Sherr
Understanding the Visual Programming Language Processing for Creative Expression 29:41 0
“what I like to do for my athletes is have them take a little bit of the Cortiseps the Cortisepin with caffeine in the morning it's a great pre-workout boost”

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I don’t own or create any of this data—I just organize it and make it searchable, so always double-check with a real doctor before making any health decisions.