Cordyceps: The Ancient Fungus Supporting Brain, Body & Breath

“It’s a prize often worth more than its weight in gold: Ophiocordyceps sinensis, or more simply, caterpillar fungus.”— Justin Olsvik, National Geographic

 What is Cordyceps?

For millions of years, a group of entomopathogenic fungi, known as Cordyceps mushrooms, has existed.

Among the numerous Cordyceps species, Cordyceps sinensis and Cordyceps militaris are the most extensively studied and commonly utilized because of their abundant nutrients and health-enhancing compounds.

Although both species contain many similar bioactive elements and provide comparable health advantages, they differ in their primary active ingredients. The adenosine and cordycepin concentrations were the primary differences between the two species.

Notably, Cordyceps sinensis contains more adenosine, whereas Cordyceps militaris has a high cordycepin content [1].

Nutritional facts of Cordyceps

Cordyceps contains a wealth of bioactive substances, including fats, proteins, essential amino acids, phenolic compounds, carotenoids, flavonoids, volatile oils, minerals, vitamins, and different types of carbohydrates, including  monosaccharides, oligosaccharides, polysaccharides, nucleosides, and sterols [2].

The Health-Promoting Power of Cordyceps

Cordyceps are regarded as nutritional powerhouses because of their capacity to revive several organ systems.

Furthermore, a number of scientific papers state that cordycepin, the active ingredient in cordyceps, is highly beneficial because it can be used to treat a variety of illnesses [3].

Numerous pharmaceutical and nutraceutical preparations, such as MyCern Cordyceps Mashroom, which is made from Cordyceps dry powder, are on the market and claim to protect hepatic and renal functions, enhance intracellular energy exchange, boost oxygenation and natural endurance, eliminate toxins from the body, regulate blood glucose levels and lipid profiles, slow down the aging process, promote the body's natural energy metabolism, and support the immune system [4].

Conclusion: Why Cordyceps Matters, and Why Mycern Is a Smart Choice

For natural energy, endurance, and immune support, cordyceps is quickly becoming a popular supplement among athletes, fitness enthusiasts, busy professionals, and health-seekers.

Mycern Cordyceps is distinguished by its pure, standardized composition, delivering potent Cordyceps sinensis in an easy-to-take capsule, free from stimulants or additives.

References

1.         Ashraf, S.A., et al., Cordycepin for health and wellbeing: a potent bioactive metabolite of an entomopathogenic medicinal fungus Cordyceps with its nutraceutical and therapeutic potential. Molecules, 2020. 25(12): p. 2735.

2.         Elkhateeb, W.A., et al., Medicinal mushrooms as a new source of natural therapeutic bioactive compounds. Egyptian Pharmaceutical Journal, 2019. 18(2): p. 88-101.

3.         Zhou, X., et al., Cordycepin is an immunoregulatory active ingredient of Cordyceps sinensis. The American journal of Chinese medicine, 2008. 36(05): p. 967-980.

4.         Kopalli, S.R., et al., Cordycepin, an active constituent of nutrient powerhouse and potential medicinal mushroom Cordyceps militaris Linn., ameliorates age-related testicular dysfunction in rats. Nutrients, 2019. 11(4): p. 906.

 

About the Author

Dr. Hina Manzoor, Ph.D. in Biochemistry, is a nutraceutical specialist with over four years of experience as a Quality Control Manager in the supplement industry. She is passionate about bridging the gap between science and wellness, providing evidence-based insights to help readers make smarter health decisions.