Cordyceps is a mushroom used in Traditional Chinese Medicine that is touted to be anti-aging and pro-vitality; these quite vague claims have not yet been evaluated in human interventions. It can regulate testicular testosterone production, but has complex mechanisms.
Cordyceps has been used in human trials in the dosage range of 1,000-3,000mg daily, either in one single dose or multiple doses with meals. There is no indication if this is the optimal dose or not, and it is uncertain if this dosage is even effective as some of the research has come back null.
In this meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials, Ophiocordyceps sinensis preparations had a positive effect on some blood markers in adults who were undergoing dialysis. However, our confidence in these findings is reduced by a mismatch with the trial’s preregistration.
Cordyceps is most often used for Healthy Aging & Longevity. The Examine Database covers Cycling Performance, Aerobic Exercise Performance, and 2 other conditions and goals.
