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Cordyceps Improves Memory in Mice Within Two Weeks

Cordyceps Improves Memory in Mice Within Two Weeks

Cordyceps

What they found

Cordyceps and cordycepin improved memory, focus and learning in cognitively impaired mice within two weeks.

Cordyceps and cordycepin improved memory, focus and learning in cognitively impaired mice within two weeks.

How solid is it?

Animal

Animal

Animal

Animal

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

At a glance

Latin name

Cordyceps militaris

Cordyceps militaris

Compound

cordycepin

cordycepin

Published in

International Journal of Medicinal Mushrooms

International Journal of Medicinal Mushrooms

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Section

HEALTH & WELLNESS

HEALTH & WELLNESS

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Cordyceps (Cordyceps militaris) and its key compound cordycepin significantly improved memory, focus, and learning in mice with scopolamine-induced cognitive impairment. In just two weeks, they enhanced spatial awareness, object recognition, and both short- and long-term memory.

Cordyceps (Cordyceps militaris) and its key compound cordycepin significantly improved memory, focus, and learning in mice with scopolamine-induced cognitive impairment. In just two weeks, they enhanced spatial awareness, object recognition, and both short- and long-term memory.

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