CORDYCEPS MILITARIS Adaptogen Extract
Cordyceps, a fungus used in traditional Chinese medicine to increase energy, treat respiratory illnesses, or enhance sexual desire, is attributed with many other benefits.
Improved performance and energy: A study published in the International Journal of Medicinal Mushrooms revealed that taking Cordyceps increased the amount of time mice could swim and raised glycogen levels in the liver and muscles, which has an anti-fatigue effect, and increased oxygen utilization and lactic acid elimination. This finding began to be analyzed after Chinese athletes broke three world running records in 1993 and reported having consumed a diet rich in Cordyceps militaris.
Anti-aging : In addition to its anti-fatigue effect, which makes older adults feel more active, Cordyceps has also been shown to counteract the effects of oxidative stress, responsible for accelerating aging and promoting the onset of disease, according to a 2016 study conducted with human peripheral blood cells. Furthermore, tests on mice showed that those who had consumed this fungus lived several months longer than those in the control group, who ingested a placebo.
Sexual enhancer : This is one of the main uses of Cordyceps, and it appears to be effective for both men and women. Research reflected in the Indian Journal of History of Science He analyzed it and concluded that it can combat sexual dysfunctions and be a natural alternative to Viagra.
It stimulates the immune system and reduces inflammation : although some inflammation is beneficial in the body, in excess it can promote the development of heart problems, or even Cancer . Cordyceps reduces proteins that increase inflammation, so it could be considered a natural complement to anti-inflammatory drugs, according to a Korean study . It could even be an alternative treatment for airway inflammation, as in the case of asthma , or at least that's what a work done on rats .
It protects the heart : according to a study published in Phytotherapy Research found that Cordyceps increases levels of adenosine, a natural compound that acts as a heart protector. Furthermore, a Chinese study tested the effects of this Tibetan fungus on mice fed a high-saturated-fat diet. The results showed that supplementation reduced levels of... LDL cholesterol either bad and those of triglycerides in the blood, which promoted an improvement in cardiovascular health.
It helps control blood sugar levels : as explained in a study published in Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity in 2016, the Cordyceps militaris It could act like insulin in the bodies of mice, maintaining adequate blood sugar levels. Another study published in the The Journal of Diabetes Research corroborates these findings and also confirms improvements in triglycerides and bad cholesterol.
Possible anti-cancer effect : this, along with the sexual effect, is one of the reasons why people consume more Cordyceps, specifically the species militaris , and there are some studies that claim it has the ability to inhibit the growth of cancer cells in various types of tumors, such as the skin cancer , lung , liver either colon , as shown by research published in the Journal of Microbiology , DARU Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Molecules , However, it must be made clear that most of them have only been carried out in laboratory tests.
Helps fight depression: a work done by the Noevir-Keio Research Laboratory Tokyo found that Cordyceps sinensis It had an antidepressant effect in mice with depression , as it was able to increase levels of adrenaline and dopamine, two hormones that produce pleasurable sensations; however, it had no effects on the serotonin levels , another of these hormones. An effect that has not yet been proven in humans.
Improves fertility : This effect appears to affect both men and women. In women, the Tibetan mushroom stimulates endocrine functions and regulates hormones, which, according to the The International Mycotherapy Institute suggests that this method could help ensure the egg is mature at the time of fertilization and prevent excess mucus that can obstruct the fallopian tubes. In males, a study in pigs published in the The American Journal of Chinese Medicine found that males who took Cordyceps militaris They experienced a 33% increase in sperm count, 29% fewer malformations, and a 79% higher survival rate.
Beneficial for the liver : research by World Journal of Gastroenterology concluded that the fungus Cordyceps sinensis It was able to slow tissue fibrosis, reduce inflammation, and improve hepatocellular function, thus delaying the development of Cirrhosis . In addition, another Beijing Hospital study (China) indicates that it could be used as an adjunct treatment for the hepatitis B.
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