An albino strain of cordyceps (Cordyceps militaris SHBTQ) showed far stronger antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity than the wild type, producing 2.37 times more cordycepin, 1.74 times more pentostatin, nearly double the radical-scavenging power, and much higher metal-chelating activity (97.5 percent vs 51.8 percent). It also required a lower dose to curb inflammation and reduced oxidative stress in zebrafish tests. For anyone using cordyceps for immune support, recovery, or inflammation, this shows how selectively cultivated strains can deliver noticeably stronger functional benefits than their wild counterparts.