Cordyceps Sinensis

Cordyceps Sinensis Fun Facts:

Cordyceps Sinensis is a fungus found at high altitudes throughout regions in the Himalayas and Tibet.
For centuries, Cordyceps Sinensis has been widely used for many medicinal purposes throughout the Himalayas, Tibet and most of Asia.
Naturally, it can be found growing on certain types of caterpillars and is hand-picked.
Cordyceps Sinensis is now being cultivated in the United States, due to availability, and expense of picking.
Though Cordyceps Sinensis is a fungus, is widely referred to as a Mushroom
It grows 4 inches long and 0.2 inches wide

Health Benefits of Cordyceps Sinensis:

Cordyceps Sinensis is used for a wide variety of health benefits and has an extensive list of claims. Many of these uses have been researched and most shown to be true.

Common Cordyceps Sinensis benefits:

Altitude Sickness -

Research shows Cordyceps Sinensis that it is useful in battling Altitude Sickness symptoms.

Natural Energy Booster -

Cordyceps is commonly used to increase cellular energy and ATP

Kidney Health -

Extensive research shows cordyceps the natural function of the kidneys

Memory & Brain function -

Cordyceps Sinensis research shows to efficiently battle memory loss, cognitive processing, reasoning skills, mood disorders, and depression.

Sexual Dysfunction -

Cordyceps nickname Viagara of the Himalaya explains it all.

Cholesterol -

Through the liver, cordyceps battles production and elimination of cholesterol

Cancer & Anti Tumor Properties -

Using Cordyceps Sinensis show to be effective in cancer patients and chemo patients

Immune system booster -

Blood tests show Cordyceps increase white blood cells 74% - 400%, effective in boosting the bodies immune system

Available Forms:

Cordyceps is available in tinctures, capsules, liquid extracts, powders, whole and in tea bags.
The most common way to take cordyceps is via capsules and powder form.

Cordyceps Sinensis Dosage:

Dosages for Cordyceps Sinensis ranges from 300mg - 900mg and has shown to effectively taken with Gingko Biloba

Conclusion

The ancient medicine Cordyceps has proven itself over the last 5000 years. Due to low side effects, it is a supplement worth looking into trying and researching. When I use it, I definitely notice changes in energy and effectiveness in my rock climbing abilities.

Sources:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3121254/

https://www.drweil.com/vitamins-supplements-herbs/herbs/cordyceps/

https://www.mushroom-appreciation.com/cordyceps-sinensis.html

https://www.healthline.com/health/cordyceps-exercise-performance#research