Cordyceps-M (Powder)

Cordyceps, also known as the caterpillar mushroom, is well known for improving lung capacity and increasing overall energy. Cordyceps is an energy-boosting mushroom due to its ability to increase ATP production through precursor compounds like adenosine and cordycepin. ATP is a compound that provides energy to our cells*. This is why Cordyceps is recommended for physical performance. Cordyceps is also used for lung problems such as asthma and even seasonal allergies*. Cordyceps has been described as a treasure in ancient Chinese medical books and Tibetan medicine. With hundreds of different species, it is a parasitic fungus that preys on insects. Traditional healers have recommended the mushroom as a powerful tonic because it improves energy, appetite, and endurance. The best-known species of cordyceps is Cordyceps sinensis; the most expensive mushroom in the world, costing over $20,000 per kilogram, sold almost exclusively in Asia. It is a rare combination of a caterpillar and a mushroom, found at high altitudes in the Himalayan Plateau. For many years, the Chinese were unable to cultivate this mushroom, fueling growing demand for a small supply. With this particular mushroom, it is very important to be aware of what you consume because wild Cordyceps sinensis rarely makes it to the North American market, yet companies still advertise Cordyceps sinensis on their products. If a cordyceps product is cultivated in North America, it is almost certainly myceliated grains. A high grain count means a low mycelium count and a decrease in beta-glucans, the beneficial polysaccharides found in the cell wall. Fortunately, there is one type of Cordyceps species that can be grown commercially to produce a mushroom (fruiting body), and that's Cordyceps militaris. Real Mushrooms has created an organic Cordyceps militaris extract, verified for quality by third-party labs, that contains these beautiful beta-D-glucans, cordycepin, and NO starch.