Herb & BotanicalNo.045
Cordyceps
Energy and exercise performance (marketed).
Typical / RDA1–3 g
Upper limitGenerally safe
EvidenceLimited
How to take it
Timing MorningFood OptionalForm CS-4 / militaris extract
What to know
A mushroom marketed for stamina and oxygen use. A few small studies show minor exercise effects; results are not consistent. Most products are lab-grown strains.
Interactions & cautions
- Low risk; performance benefits are modest at best.
Do you actually need it?
Marketed for stamina; evidence is thin.
Reference values: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, adult general population. Educational information only — not medical advice. Confirm with a healthcare professional.