What are other names for Cordyceps?
Note that Cordyceps is also known as:
- Cordyceps Sinensis
- Cordyceps Militaris
- Caterpillar Fungus
- Cetepiller Mushroom
- Summer grass-winter worm
- Totsu kasu
- Yarchakunbu
- Aweto
Dosage information
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.
Examine Database: Cordyceps
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Caterpillar fungus for dialysis patients?
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.
Does a mushroom-containing beverage improve measures of immune function?
Cordyceps as an adjunct to Hashimoto’s thyroiditis treatment
Some supplements might reduce liver fat, but the evidence is weak
Can adaptogens improve body composition and athletic performance?
Research Breakdown
Examine Database References
- Bilirubin - Li Y, Xue WJ, Tian PX, Ding XM, Yan H, Pan XM, Feng XSClinical application of Cordyceps sinensis on immunosuppressive therapy in renal transplantationTransplant Proc.(2009 Jun)
- Aerobic Exercise Metrics - Parcell AC, Smith JM, Schulthies SS, Myrer JW, Fellingham GCordyceps Sinensis (CordyMax Cs-4) supplementation does not improve endurance exercise performanceInt J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab.(2004 Apr)
- Oxygen Uptake - Chen S, Li Z, Krochmal R, Abrazado M, Kim W, Cooper CBEffect of Cs-4 (Cordyceps sinensis) on exercise performance in healthy older subjects: a double-blind, placebo-controlled trialJ Altern Complement Med.(2010 May)
- C-Reactive Protein (CRP) - Liu M, Cui C, Chang T, Zhou Q, Cui Y, Zhang S, Liao XEffects and safety of Ophiocordyceps sinensis preparation in the adjuvant treatment for dialysis patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Front Pharmacol.(2024 Jul 19)