Turn to Cordyceps for Better Health and Performance
A rare and valued medicinal herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine first discovered in the mountains of Tibet, China and Nepal, Cordyceps Sinensis has been known to support respiratory and immune system, and has been used for centuries to treat many health ailments. It is often taken as a general health tonic for regulation and improvement of overall well-being.
In the last 50 years, a lot of research has been published all over the world to confirm the many beneficial properties of cordyceps. While it possesses many benefits, Cordyceps Sinensis is difficult to harvest and carries a hefty price tag of more than USD$9,000 per pound, making this prized fungi a precious herb beloved by Asians for generations.
Boost Exercise Performance
Cordyceps are thought to enhance the body’s production of adenosine triphosphate (ATP). These molecules are essential for delivering energy to the muscles, thereby improving the way the body uses oxygen during exercise. This helps to improve the exercise performance of older and younger adults.
Support Healthy Respiratory and Immune Function
Some studies suggest that cordyceps benefits immune function and may help optimize the health of the cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine and reproductive systems. This is because they contain anti-inflammatory compounds like polysaccharides, modified nucleosides and cyclosporines.
May Help Manage Type 2 Diabetes
Diabetes is a disease in which the body does not product or respond to the hormone insulin, which normally transports the sugar glucose into your cells for energy. Over time, having too much glucose in the blood can cause serious health problems. Hence, its critical for people suffering from diabetes to ensure that their blood sugar levels are within control. Interestingly, Cordyceps may keep blood sugar levels within a healthy range by mimicking the action of insulin, which helps to decrease blood sugar levels
Cancer Prevention and Anti-Aging Properties
There is a strong link between the consumption of Cordyceps Sinensis and tumor size reduction. As tumor shrinks, the spread of cancer slows down and making it easier to eliminate or put into remission. Also, the anti-aging compounds found in Cordyceps help to rejuvenate the skin, improving the appearance of blemishes, wrinkles and age spots.
Research & References
PubMed, Xu YF, 2016: Effect of Polysaccharide from Cordyceps militaris (Ascomycetes) on Physical Fatigue Induced by Forced Swimming https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28094746
PMC, Hardeep S. Tuli, Sardul S. Sandhu, and A. K. Sharma, 2014: Pharmacological and therapeutic potential of Cordyceps with special reference to Cordycepin - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3909570
Pubmed, Lo HC, Tu ST, Lin KC, Lin SC, 2004: The anti-hyperglycemic activity of the fruiting body of Cordyceps in diabetic rats induced by nicotinamide and streptozotocin - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15050427
PMC, Yingxin Zou, YuXiang Liu, Minghua Ruan, Xu Feng, Jiachun Wang, Zhiyong Chua and Zesheng Zhang, 2015: Cordyceps sinensis oral liquid prolongs the lifespan of the fruit fly, Drosophila melanogaster, by inhibiting oxidative stress - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4564082