Cordyceps militaris
Cordyceps
冬虫夏草
Key Benefit
Energy & endurance
Prized in Tibetan and Chinese medicine for over a thousand years. Cordyceps enhances ATP production at the cellular level, supporting sustained energy, oxygen utilization, and physical performance.
チベットと中国の医学で千年以上珍重されてきました。
Traditional Uses
- Tibetan herders first observed yaks grazing on Cordyceps becoming more energetic at high altitude
- Reserved exclusively for the Emperor of China during the Qing Dynasty due to rarity and potency
- Used in traditional Tibetan medicine (Sowa Rigpa) as a lung and kidney tonic
- Known as "winter worm, summer grass" — celebrated in Himalayan folk medicine for vitality
Research Highlights
ATP Enhancement
Cordyceps supplementation increased cellular ATP production by up to 28% in human clinical trials, improving oxygen utilization efficiency
Hirsch et al., 2017 — Journal of Dietary Supplements
Exercise Performance
Three weeks of Cordyceps militaris supplementation improved VO2max and time to exhaustion in healthy adults during high-intensity exercise
Yi et al., 2004 — Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
Anti-Fatigue Properties
Cordycepin and adenosine derivatives demonstrated significant anti-fatigue effects through modulation of lactate metabolism
Song et al., 2015 — BioMed Research International
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