Wholesale Cordyceps Mushrooms
Wholesale Cordyceps Mushrooms has many purported health benefits but is primarily used to help fortify immune function. It has powerful antioxidant properties that may help protect the body against free radicals.* Cordyceps may also help support the kidneys and heart and help with libido and athletic endurance.*
Commonly taken as a [4-6] Polysaccharide-K (PSK) supplement, Cordyceps’ primary bioactive components are polysaccharides, nucleosides and their related components (especially cordycepin), and D-mannitol (cordycepic acid). It also contains fatty acids, proteins, trace elements and several sterols, including β-sitosterol, and Ergosterol, which is a biological precursor of vitamin D2.
Although referred to as a mushroom, it is taxonomically a fungus that is closely related to the mushroom family. When occurring in nature, cordyceps is a combination of a caterpillar and fungus (Cordyceps Sinensis), but because it is rare and very expensive, other natural forms of cordyceps (Cordyceps Militaris) have been cultured for commercial purposes and have largely been found to be as effective as wildcrafted cordyceps.
Potential Health Benefits For Wholesale Cordyceps Mushrooms
Of the more than 400 species of Cordyceps discovered, two have become the focus of health research: Cordyceps sinensis and Cordyceps militaris. While most available reaserch is based on animal studies, their potential health benefits are promising. Cordyceps has been shown to help fight inflammation*, support heart health*, possibly help manage Type 2 diabetes* and fight cancer*. Additionally, cordyceps has presented impressive anti-aging properties* and may also help to boost exercise performance in athletes*.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wholesale Cordyceps Mushrooms
What does cordyceps do for the body?
Cordyceps might improve immunity by stimulating cells and specific chemicals in the immune system. It might also help fight cancer cells and shrink tumor size, particularly with lung or skin cancers. These mushrooms increase oxygen uptake in the brain and increase blood flow to brain cells, which helps you fight mental fatigue. You'll likely feel more alert and focused after taking a cordyceps supplement, as they can have stimulating effects similar to coffee.
Research has shown that increased oxygen uptake in the brain helps to increase blood flow to brain cells and fight mental fatigue. Cordyceps have been shown to improve many aspects of cognitive performance including learning capacity and memory.
Is Bulk Cordyceps mushroom extract the same as Bulk Cordyceps mushroom powder?
Not really. A mushroom extract powder contains potent phytonutrients derived from a careful CO2 extraction process and then freeze dried to lock in the goodness. This freeze-dried material is then ground and sifted to a nutraceutical grade product for formulation of premium products. Most often products labeled "mushroom powder" are the material that is left over after the extraction process. These may still contain some natural nutrients and they are typically less expensive than mushroom extract powders, but significantly less potent in high value compounds. Buyer beware.
What is the difference between Cordyceps Sinensis and Cordyceps Militaris extracts?
Our Cordyceps Sinensis mushroom extract powder is derived from the fruiting body of wildcrafted Cordyceps Sinensis. Our Cordyceps Militaris mushroom extract powder is derived from the mycelium (roots) of cultured organic Cordyceps Militaris. Cordyceps Sinensis is more rare, and as a result typically more expensive. Cultured cordyceps nutrients have largely been found to be as effective as wildcrafted cordyceps and are generally more cost effective for most product applications.
Research has shown that increased oxygen uptake in the brain helps to increase blood flow to brain cells and fight mental fatigue. Cordyceps have been shown to improve many aspects of cognitive performance including learning capacity and memory.
Can cordyceps help with anxiety?
This amazing medicinal mushroom has been found to help alleviate stress and reduce feelings of anxiety*. Cordyceps is an adaptogen, which means that it can support your body and help it to adapt to stress, be it mental or physical stress*.
Does cordyceps have psychoactive properties?
No. While cordyceps does have stimulating properties that can be felt in the body, it is not a psychoactive or hallucinogenic substance.
Is cordyceps a drug?
Since 1964, Cordyceps sinensis has been recorded officially as an herbal drug in Chinese pharmacopoeia. C. sinensis, known as Dongchongxiacao (winter-worm summer-grass) in Chinese, is one of the most famous traditional Chinese medicines and medicinal mushrooms. In the United States and most countries internationally, coryceps is regarded as an herbal supplement and widely used in homeopathic health regimines.
Is there anyone who should not take cordyceps?
Cordyceps is known to slow blood clotting. Taking cordyceps might increase the risk of bleeding in people with bleeding disorders. Using cordyceps might increase the risk of bleeding during surgery. Stop taking cordyceps a minimum of 2 weeks before surgery.
Does cordyceps have any side effects?
Cordyceps is generally safe, but it may cause upset stomach, nausea, and dry mouth in some people. Risks. Don't take cordyceps if you have cancer, diabetes, or a bleeding disorder. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding and children should avoid cordyceps.
* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Consult your healthcare provider before use if you are pregnant, nursing or have a medical condition for which you are are taking any prescription medications.
Clinical Research References
Cordyceps mushrooms may help fight inflammation*
- Cordyceps sinensis as an immunomodulatory agent | Am J Chin Med 1996;24(2):111-25
- Methanol extract of Cordyceps pruinosa inhibits in vitro and in vivo inflammatory mediators by suppressing NF-kappaB activation | Toxicol Appl Pharmacol 2003 Jul 1;190(1):1-8
- Immunomodulatory functions of extracts from the Chinese medicinal fungus Cordyceps cicadae | J Ethnopharmacol 2002 Nov;83(1-2):79-85
- Anti-inflammatory effects of Cordyceps mycelium (Paecilomyces hepiali, CBG-CS-2) in Raw264.7 murine macrophages | Orient Pharm Exp Med. 2015; 15(1): 7–12
- Effects of the immunomodulatory agent Cordyceps militaris on airway inflammation in a mouse asthma model | Pediatr Neonatol 2008 Oct;49(5):171-8
- Anti-inflammatory and related pharmacological activities of cultured mycelia and fruiting bodies of Cordyceps militaris | J Ethnopharmacol 2005 Jan 15;96(3):555-61
Cordyceps mushrooms may help support heart health*
- Cordyceps as an Herbal Drug | Herbal Medicine: Biomolecular and Clinical Aspects 1964 2nd edition.
- Cordyceps sinensis protects against liver and heart injuries in a rat model of chronic kidney disease: a metabolomic analysis | Acta Pharmacol Sin. 2014 May; 35(5): 697–706
- Cardiovascular protection and antioxidant activity of the extracts from the mycelia of Cordyceps sinensis act partially via adenosine receptors | Phytother Res 2013 Nov;27(11):1597-604
- Lipid-lowering effect of cordycepin (3'-deoxyadenosine) from Cordyceps militaris on hyperlipidemic hamsters and rats | Yao Xue Xue Bao 2011 Jun;46(6):669-76
- Cordycepin prevents hyperlipidemia in hamsters fed a high-fat diet via activation of AMP-activated protein kinase | J Pharmacol Sci 2010;113(4):395-403
- Hypocholesterolemic Effect of Hot-Water Extract from Mycelia of Cordyceps sinensis | JStage 2003 Volume 26 Issue 1 Pages 84-87
- Triglyceride-Rich Lipoproteins and Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease: New Insights From Epidemiology, Genetics, and Biology | Circ Res 2016 Feb 19;118(4):547-63
Cordyceps mushrooms may help manage symptoms of Type 2 diabetes*
- The anti-hyperglycemic activity of the fruiting body of Cordyceps in diabetic rats induced by nicotinamide and streptozotocin | Life Sci 2004 Apr 23;74(23):2897-908
- Antidiabetic and Antinephritic Activities of Aqueous Extract of Cordyceps militaris Fruit Body in Diet-Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Sprague Dawley Rats | Oxid Med Cell Longev 2016;2016:9685257
- Hypoglycemic Activity through a Novel Combination of Fruiting Body and Mycelia of Cordyceps militaris in High-Fat Diet-Induced Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Mice | J Diabetes Res. 2015; 2015: 723190
- Cordyceps sinensis (a traditional Chinese medicine) for treating chronic kidney disease | Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2014 Dec 18;(12):CD008353
Cordyceps mushrooms may have anti-tumor properties to help fight cancer*
- C Cordyceps militaris (L.) Link Fruiting Body Reduces the Growth of a Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Cell Line by Increasing Cellular Levels of p53 and p21 | Molecules 2015 Jul 31;20(8):13927-40
- Anti-cancer effect of Cordyceps militaris in human colorectal carcinoma RKO cells via cell cycle arrest and mitochondrial apoptosis | Daru 2015 Jul 4;23(1):35
- Anti-tumor effect of Cordyceps militaris in HCV-infected human hepatocarcinoma 7.5 cells | J Microbiol 2015 Jul;53(7):468-74
- Pharmacological actions of Cordyceps, a prized folk medicine | J Pharm Pharmacol 2005 Dec;57(12):1509-19
- Augmentation of various immune reactivities of tumor-bearing hosts with an extract of Cordyceps sinensis | Biotherapy 1990;2(3):199-205
- Inhibitory effects of ethyl acetate extract of Cordyceps sinensis mycelium on various cancer cells in culture and B16 melanoma in C57BL/6 mice | Phytomedicine 2007 Jan;14(1):43-9
- Inhibitory effect of Cordyceps sinensis on spontaneous liver metastasis of Lewis lung carcinoma and B16 melanoma cells in syngeneic mice | Jpn J Pharmacol 1999 Mar;79(3):335-41
- Neutrophil left shift and white blood cell count as markers of bacterial infection | Clin Chim Acta 2016 Jun 1;457:46-53
- Cordyceps sinensis Health Supplement Enhances Recovery from Taxol-Induced Leukopenia | Exp Biol Med (Maywood). 2008 Apr; 233(4): 447–455
Cordyceps mushrooms may offer antioxidant and anti-aging properties*
- Cordyceps sinensis: Genotoxic Potential in Human Peripheral Blood Cells and Antigenotoxic Properties Against Hydrogen Peroxide by Comet Assay | Altern Ther Health Med 2016 Jun;22 Suppl 2:24-31
- Antiaging effect of Cordyceps sinensis extract | Phytother Res 2009 Jan;23(1):116-22
- Protective effects on mitochondria and anti-aging activity of polysaccharides from cultivated fruiting bodies of Cordyceps militaris | Am J Chin Med 2010;38(6):1093-106
- Polysaccharides from the Medicinal Mushroom Cordyceps taii Show Antioxidant and Immunoenhancing Activities in a D-Galactose-Induced Aging Mouse Model | Evid Based Complement Alternat Med 2012;2012:273435
- Free radicals, antioxidants and functional foods: Impact on human health | Pharmacogn Rev. 2010 Jul-Dec; 4(8): 118–126
- Role of free radical in atherosclerosis, diabetes and dyslipidaemia: larger-than-life | Diabetes Metab Res Rev 2015 Feb;31(2):113-26
- Lipid peroxidation regulates podocyte migration and cytoskeletal structure through redox sensitive RhoA signaling | Redox Biol 2018 Jun;16:248-254
- The lifespan-extending effect of Cordyceps sinensis Cs-4 in normal mice and its molecular mechanisms | FASEB Journal 2011 Volume25, Issue S1
- Cordyceps sinensis oral liquid prolongs the lifespan of the fruit fly, Drosophila melanogaster, by inhibiting oxidative stress | Int J Mol Med. 2015 Oct; 36(4): 939–946
Cordyceps mushrooms may help boost exercise performance*
- Effect of Polysaccharide from Cordyceps militaris (Ascomycetes) on Physical Fatigue Induced by Forced Swimming | Int J Med Mushrooms 2016;18(12):1083-1092
- Maximal oxygen uptake as a parametric measure of cardiorespiratory capacity | Med Sci Sports Exerc 2007 Jan;39(1):103-7
- Effect of Cs-4® (Cordyceps sinensis) on Exercise Performance in Healthy Older Subjects: A Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial | J Altern Complement Med. 2010 May; 16(5): 585–590
- Cordyceps militaris improves tolerance to high intensity exercise after acute and chronic supplementation | J Diet Suppl. 2017 Jan 2; 14(1): 42–53