Cordyceps militaris
Cordyceps
EnergyVO2 maxATP productionAthletic
Category
Performance
Dose range
500–3000 mg
Beta-glucan
15–25%
Timing
Morning or pre-workout
Key compound
Cordycepin & Adenosine
Overview
Cordyceps militaris is the cultivated species used in most modern supplements, with clinical evidence for improved VO2 max, reduced fatigue, and enhanced ATP synthesis. A 2016 trial found significant improvement in oxygen utilisation at 3g/day in older adults. The CS-4 strain has the most human trial data.
Primary reference
Nagata A, Tajima T, Uchida M. · 2006
Supplemental anti-fatigue effects of Cordyceps sinensis (Tochu-Kaso) extract powder
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