Category: adaptogen
Aliases: Cordyceps militaris, Cordyceps sinensis, Dong Chong Xia Cao
Multi-constituent extract. Cordycepin (3'-deoxyadenosine) is the most cited bioactive — mRNA polyadenylation inhibitor. Cordycepic acid (d-mannitol) and ergosterol contribute. β-glucan polysaccharides drive immune-modulatory endpoints via dectin-1 / TLR. VO2max and endurance improvements in small human trials at 3 g/d for 3 weeks.