SAFE
Cordyceps mushroom
Cordyceps militaris
Possibly Safe
V4 Verified
Herbs & Botanicals
Upper Safe Limit
No UL established; 1-4g/day
About
Cultivated Cordyceps militaris (not wild C. sinensis) is the supplement standard. Evidence for exercise performance, libido, and kidney support.
How it works (mechanism of action)
Cordycepin inhibits mRNA polyadenylation. Adenosine increases ATP production. Improves oxygen utilisation. Stimulates testosterone in Leydig cells.
👥 Safety by Population
🚫 Contraindications & Warnings
Generally safe. Wild C. sinensis contains arsenic — AVOID. Antiplatelet effects. Avoid in autoimmune disease.
🇪🇺 EU Health Claims Status
Art.13(1)
✓ AuthorisedNon-compliance with the Regulation because on the basis of the scientific evidence assessed, this claimed effect for this food is not a beneficial physiological effect as required by the Regulation.
Regulation EU 1924/2006 · ART13 1
🏷️ Other Names
Cordyceps militaris