Cordyceps Sinensis Dietary Supplement (90 Capsules)

Cordyceps is a dietary supplement made from the plant extract of a fungus called Cordyceps sinensis. This fungus has been known for millennia in Chinese medicine for its remarkable tonic, energising, stimulating, and even aphrodisiac properties. Additionally, some studies have shown that the extract of Cordyceps sinensis helps to reduce LDL cholesterol and increase HDL cholesterol; it improves physical performance in sportspeople and athletes, especially in cases of fatigue, reduced efficiency, and lack of concentration, as well as for those recovering from inactivity or injury; it balances blood glucose levels, lowering them and preventing glycaemic spikes that represent a precursor to diabetes; it modulates circadian sleep/wake rhythms in cases of insomnia, thanks to the sedative effects of the fungus. Some in vitro experiments have confirmed these effects, while its efficacy as an aphrodisiac is still debated, although affirmed by numerous testimonies. Other benefits include a protective effect on the liver and kidneys (even in the presence of viral diseases) and blood pressure control through its action on the kidneys. Chemically, the extract of the Cordyceps sinensis fungus highlights the presence of beneficial unsaturated fatty acids, such as oleic acid and linoleic acid, proteins, vitamins, phytosterols, microelements (iron and zinc), and complex sugars (especially galactomannan). The active compounds responsible for the effects on the body are two active principles, cordycepin and cordycepic acid, but it cannot be excluded that other molecules may contribute to the benefits of the plant extract. 1-2 capsules a day of the extract are sufficient to ensure beneficial effects on body and mind.