Cordyceps sinensis, also known as cordyceps, is a fungus that has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for over 300 years. It's believed to have many health benefits, including:
Immune system: Cordyceps can boost immunity and may help treat renal fibros
Anti-inflammatory: Cordyceps can reduce inflammation, which may help with exercise performance
Antioxidant: Cordyceps can help fight oxidative stress, which is a common feature of neurodegenerative diseases
Anti-aging: Cordyceps may help with anti-aging
Neuroprotective: Cordyceps may help with neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's
Menopause symptoms: Cordyceps may help with hot flashes, mood swings, and sleep disturbances during menopause
Exercise performance: Cordyceps may help improve exercise performance by reducing inflammation
Kidney, liver, and heart health: Cordyceps may help prevent kidney, liver, and heart diseases
Cordyceps contains bioactive compounds like:
nucleosides, sterols, flavonoids, cyclic peptides, phenolic, bioxanthracenes, polyketides, and alkaloids.