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Cordyceps May Improve Aerobic Endurance, Meta-Analysis Finds

Cordyceps May Improve Aerobic Endurance, Meta-Analysis Finds

Cordyceps

What they found

A meta-analysis of controlled trials found cordyceps raised VO₂peak in athletes, with 2–3 g daily most effective.

A meta-analysis of controlled trials found cordyceps raised VO₂peak in athletes, with 2–3 g daily most effective.

The number

Daily doses of 2–3 grams

How solid is it?

Strong human

Strong human

Meta-analysis/systematic review

Meta-analysis/systematic review

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

At a glance

Latin name

Cordyceps sinensis

Cordyceps sinensis

Published in

Frontiers in Nutrition

Frontiers in Nutrition

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Section

HEALTH & WELLNESS

HEALTH & WELLNESS

As it ran in Shroom Scan

Endurance Boost

Endurance Boost

Cordyceps (Cordyceps sinensis) supplements improved athletes’ oxygen efficiency across multiple controlled trials. The meta-analysis found higher VO₂peak, a stronger ventilatory threshold meaning fatigue kicked in later, and a near-significant gain in overall endurance. Daily doses of 2–3 grams were the most consistently effective in supporting better breathing and longer performance.

Cordyceps (Cordyceps sinensis) supplements improved athletes’ oxygen efficiency across multiple controlled trials. The meta-analysis found higher VO₂peak, a stronger ventilatory threshold meaning fatigue kicked in later, and a near-significant gain in overall endurance. Daily doses of 2–3 grams were the most consistently effective in supporting better breathing and longer performance.

New Evidence Suggests Cordyceps May Help Aerobic Performance

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