THE POWER OF CORDYCEPS
Cordyceps is one of the premier Jing (core kidney adrenal energy) herbs in the Chinese system and also a highly regarded Qi tonic. Wild cordyceps is the most expensive herb in the world ($20,000 per kilo) because of how difficult it is to forage, but modern innovation now allows for high-potency cordyceps to be grown via fermentation in a way that is completely vegan and much more affordable than wild cordyceps!
It is a fantastic herb for athletes and also those who need mental energy, as it improves oxygen utilization- allowing more oxygen to actually get to the brain and muscles. It also contains a compound called cordycepin that benefits ATP (pure cellular energy) production. When you have more ATP, EVERYTHING works better!
PERFORMANCE ENHANCER
Studies have found that Cordyceps may increase ATP production³, improve physical fitness performance, and improve VO2 max (measure of exercise capacity)⁵. It can also support healthy hormones¹ and blood sugar levels.⁶ It is highly regarded for it's ability to promote the innate and adaptive immune systems.³
2000+ YEARS OF TRADITIONAL USE
Cordyceps is an adaptogen that has been used in the traditional Taoist herbal system for over 2,000 years. It is regarded as one of the most powerful Jing tonics for supporting the adrenals. It is also considered one of the elite Qi tonics for support active energy, vitality, cognitive function, and immune function.
TESTOSTERONE
Cordyceps also appears to increase testosterone synthesis in animal studies in a way that suggests it possesses testosterone regulatory properties, rather than simply causing a blind spike of testosterone. Ladies, this is important for you too! Guys need many times more testosterone that women need, but it is still tremendously important for drive, energy, libido, and strength of muscles and bones. Initial studies also suggest that healthy testosterone levels may guard women against breast cancer.
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1. Huang BM, Hsu CC, Tsai SJ, Sheu CC, Leu SF. Effects of Cordyceps sinensis on testosterone production in normal mouse Leydig cells. Life Sci. 2001;69(22):2593-2602. doi:10.1016/s0024-3205(01)01339-x
2. Singh M, Tulsawani R, Koganti P, Chauhan A, Manickam M, Misra K. Cordyceps sinensis increases hypoxia tolerance by inducing heme oxygenase-1 and metallothionein via Nrf2 activation in human lung epithelial cells. Biomed Res Int. 2013;2013:569206. doi:10.1155/2013/569206
3. Lin B, Li S. Cordyceps as an Herbal Drug. In: Benzie IFF, Wachtel-Galor S, editors. Herbal Medicine: Biomolecular and Clinical Aspects. 2nd edition. Boca Raton (FL): CRC Press/Taylor & Francis; 2011. Chapter 5.
4. Kumar R, Negi PS, Singh B, Ilavazhagan G, Bhargava K, Sethy NK. Cordyceps sinensis promotes exercise endurance capacity of rats by activating skeletal muscle metabolic regulators. J Ethnopharmacol. 2011;136(1):260-266. doi:10.1016/j.jep.2011.04.040
5. Yi, X., Xi-zhen, H. & Jia-shi, Z. Randomized double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial and assessment of fermentation product of Cordyceps sinensis (Cs-4) in enhancing aerobic capacity and respiratory function of the healthy elderly volunteers. Chin. J. Integr. Med. 10, 187–192 (2004).
6. Lo HC, Hsu TH, Tu ST, Lin KC. Anti-hyperglycemic activity of natural and fermented Cordyceps sinensis in rats with diabetes induced by nicotinamide and streptozotocin. Am J Chin Med. 2006;34(5):819-832. doi:10.1142/S0192415X06004314
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