Cordyceps Mushroom Research

Teelixir's evidence-based guide to Cordyceps militaris — the performance mushroom studied for energy, oxygen utilisation, and physical endurance. From high-altitude Tibetan medicine to modern clinical trials.

Start here: Cordyceps Benefits — Evidence Review · Dosage Guide · Side Effects & Safety

By health goal: Energy & Performance · Immune Support

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Cordyceps

Cordyceps dosage guide � timing forms and protocol
How to Take Cordyceps: Dosage, Timing, and Forms
Cordyceps dosing varies wildly online — from 500mg to 6g daily. Five human trials narrow it down. Here is what actually produced measurable performance improvements.
Cordyceps and lion's mane mushrooms comparison � two functional mushrooms for different health goals
Cordyceps vs Lion's Mane: Which Mushroom is Right for You?
Both are heavily studied functional mushrooms — studied for completely different reasons. Cordyceps targets physical performance and oxygen uptake. Lion's mane targets nerve growth and cognition. Which one matches your actual goal?
Serene wellness lifestyle representing cordyceps safety profile from human trials
Cordyceps Side Effects and Safety: What Human Trials Show
40 years of human use data and multiple clinical trials. Here is what the safety research actually shows about cordyceps — including interactions, who should avoid it, and what doses were used.
Wellness woman representing immune support from cordyceps mushroom
Cordyceps for Immune Support: What the Research Shows
Cordyceps activates NK cells — the immune system's first-strike force. A 2015 RCT in 79 healthy adults showed a 28% increase in NK cell activity after 8 weeks. Here is what the immune research shows.
Person at sunrise representing energy and endurance from cordyceps
Cordyceps for Energy and Endurance: The Clinical Evidence
77 human studies reviewed. Three core mechanisms: VO2 max improvement, ATP production, and mitochondrial efficiency. Here is what the clinical evidence actually shows about cordyceps and physical performance.
Cordyceps mushroom fruiting bodies in natural mountain setting
Cordyceps Mushroom Benefits: What 28 Human Studies Actually Show
28 human studies reviewed. Three well-documented mechanisms. One of the most evidence-backed performance mushrooms available. Here is an honest look at what cordyceps actually does — and does not do.

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