In traditional medicine, cordyceps are well-known and have been used for ages to treat a wide range of unhealthy conditions.
According to Jenelle Kim, a master herbalist and doctor of acupuncture and Chinese medicine, these fungus continue to pique the interest of many in the health and wellness industry despite the need for additional research because of their interesting qualities and possible health advantages. Among the stated advantages are:
Enhanced Physical Capabilities
A study published in the Journal of Dietary Supplements suggests that supplementing with Cordyceps militaris may improve physical performance in people who engage in high-intensity exercise.
It has shown maximal oxygen consumption (a measure of the body's capacity to take in and use oxygen during intense exercise), ventilatory threshold, time to exhaustion, and relative peak power output. Longer supplementation periods may yield larger benefits, according to researchers. Although, to determine the dosage for the greatest advantages, more research is necessary.
Better Breathing Capacity
Researchers discovered that Cordyceps sinensis appeared to have favourable effects on breathing metrics, suggesting that it might enhance some patients' quality of life and exercise tolerance.
Enhanced Natural Body Defense
According to research, cordyceps may enhance the body's natural defenses by stimulating specific immune cells. According to some research, cordyceps' adaptogenic properties may both boost and weaken the immune system, which may be helpful for those in situations when an organ transplant has occurred. (𝘊𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘺𝘤𝘦𝘱𝘴 𝘴𝘱𝘱.: 𝘈 𝘙𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸 𝘰𝘯 𝘐𝘵𝘴 𝘐𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘦-𝘚𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘖𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘉𝘪𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘗𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘭𝘴 𝘣𝘺 𝘎𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘩𝘳𝘦𝘦 𝘋𝘢𝘴, 1 𝘏𝘢𝘯-𝘚𝘦𝘶𝘯𝘨 𝘚𝘩𝘪𝘯, 2 𝘎𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘰 𝘓𝘦𝘺𝘷𝘢-𝘎ó𝘮𝘦𝘻, 3 𝘔𝘢𝘳í𝘢 𝘓. 𝘋𝘦𝘭 𝘗𝘳𝘢𝘥𝘰-𝘈𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘭𝘰,)
Decrease in Swelling
According to Dr. Kim, there is some data that suggests cordyceps may have anti-swelling qualities that may be helpful in managing swelling conditions.
While adverse effects from cordyceps are highly unlikely, experts advise anyone thinking about taking these to consult a doctor, especially if they are pregnant or nursing, taking medications, or have a previous medical condition.
