“6 Benefits Of Cordyceps, All Backed By Science”

Cordyceps is a genus of parasitic fungi that grows on the larvae of insects. When these fungi attack their host, they replace its tissue and sprout long, slender stems that grow outside the host’s body. The remains of the insect and fungi have been hand-collected, dried and used in Traditional Chinese Supplements for centuries to treat fatigue, sickness, kidney disease and low sex drive. Supplements and products containing Cordyceps extract have become increasingly popular due to their many purported health benefits. Of the more than 400 species of Cordyceps discovered, two have become the focus of health research: Cordyceps sinensis and Cordyceps militaris. However, much of this research is limited to animal or lab studies, so health experts currently can’t draw conclusions about their effects on people.