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Cordyceps Extract Boosts Probiotic Bacteria for Yogurt

Cordyceps Extract Boosts Probiotic Bacteria for Yogurt

Cordyceps

What they found

Cordyceps militaris helped probiotic bacteria crowd out bad bacteria, and the mix slowed colon cancer cell growth in lab tests.

Cordyceps militaris helped probiotic bacteria crowd out bad bacteria, and the mix slowed colon cancer cell growth in lab tests.

How solid is it?

Lab dish

Lab dish

In vitro (lab dish)

In vitro (lab dish)

Evidence ladder: Lab dish → Animal → Early human → Strong human. Reviews summarize earlier research.

At a glance

Latin name

Cordyceps militaris

Cordyceps militaris

Published in

LWT

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

HEALTH & WELLNESS

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Boost Your Yogurt

Boost Your Yogurt

Cordyceps mushroom extract could supercharge your probiotic yogurt or supplements, a new study suggests. When combined with probiotic bacteria, Cordyceps militaris helped the good bugs stick together better, crowd out bad bacteria, and produce more health-boosting acids. The enhanced probiotic mix even slowed colon cancer cell growth in lab tests.

Cordyceps mushroom extract could supercharge your probiotic yogurt or supplements, a new study suggests. When combined with probiotic bacteria, Cordyceps militaris helped the good bugs stick together better, crowd out bad bacteria, and produce more health-boosting acids. The enhanced probiotic mix even slowed colon cancer cell growth in lab tests.

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