Nutrient Database

Cordyceps

herbal

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Overview

Fungus of the genus Cordyceps, taken as an extract.

Interactions

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Cordyceps + CoQ10

Cordyceps contains adenosine analogs and is studied for its effects on cellular ATP production. CoQ10 is the electron carrier in the mitochondrial respiratory chain.

Research status

Studied in relation to mitochondrial oxygen utilization and exercise capacity in older adults.

Expert consensus: Moderate

CS-4 strain most studied.

Cordyceps — Stackwell