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Cordyceps per Immune Aging (Immunosenescence)

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A double-blind randomized controlled trial found Cordyceps mycelium extract showed 38.8% enhancement of NK cell cytotoxic activity after 8 weeks in healthy adults. Supports cell-mediated immunity and may enhance immune surveillance capacity.

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A double-blind randomized controlled trial found Cordyceps mycelium extract showed 38.8% enhancement of NK cell cytotoxic activity after 8 weeks in healthy adults. Supports cell-mediated immunity and may enhance immune surveillance capacity.

Key Study Findings

Review n=321
Current Evidence of Ergogenic and Post-Exercise Recovery Effects of Dietary Supplementation with Cordyceps militaris in …
Dose: None vs: None Outcome: None Effetto: None None

Popolazione: healthy individuals aged 16-35 from 5 intervention studies (2017-2024)

Other
The Inhibitory Effects of Cordyceps militaris ARA301 Extract on Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Lung Injury in vivo.
Dose: None vs: LPS-induced lung injury mouse model vs control Outcome: Immune cell infiltration and inflammatory cytokines Effetto: None None

Popolazione: LPS-induced lung injury mouse model

Controlled Clinical Trial n=24 3 weeks
Cordyceps militaris extract and cordycepin ameliorate LPS-challenged colonic damage in piglets by modulating the microbiota …
Dose: 60 mg/kg in basal diet vs: LPS-challenged control (basal diet only) Outcome: Colonic morphology and microbiota composition Effetto: None None

Popolazione: Weaned castrated piglets challenged with LPS

Review
Ergogenic Aid by Cordyceps: Does It Work??
Dose: None vs: None Outcome: None Effetto: None None

Popolazione: Review of Cordyceps as ergogenic aid in human studies

In Vitro n=24
Transcriptomic and Metabolomic Analyses Reveal the Attenuating Role of Cordycepin and Cordyceps militaris Extract on …
Dose: Cordycepin (CPN) or C. militaris extract (CME) vs: Basal diet + LPS challenge Outcome: Liver injury markers and transcriptome changes Effetto: None None

Popolazione: Weaned piglets (4 groups, n=6)

Randomized Controlled Trial 2 weeks Double-blind
Beet supplementation mitigates post-exercise inflammation.
Dose: 212 mg vs: Placebo Outcome: Inflammatory markers Effetto: None p < 0.001

Popolazione: None

Key Statistics

3

Studi

100

Partecipanti

Positive

C

Grado

Referenced Papers

Current nutrition reports 2025 2 citazioni
Frontiers in nutrition 2024 8 citazioni
International journal of … 2023 40 citazioni
Current oncology reports 2023 27 citazioni
Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) 2022 34 citazioni

Dosage & Usage

mg = milligrams · mcg = micrograms (1,000× smaller) · IU = International Units

Dosaggi di uso comune

general:
1-3 g/day extract
immunesupport:
1,000-3,000 mg standardized extract/day

Limite massimo: No established UL

Dosaggi studiati nella ricerca

Dosaggio Durata Effetto N
None -- Mixed 321
None -- Positive --
60 mg/kg in basal diet 3 weeks Positive 24
None -- Mixed --
Cordycepin (CPN) or C. militaris extract (CME) -- Positive 24
212 mg 2 weeks Neutral --
None -- Positive --
Mushroom extracts (various species) -- Positive --

Momento migliore per l'assunzione: Morning or early afternoon; with or without food

Safety & Side Effects

Effetti collaterali segnalati

  • Mild gastrointestinal discomfort
  • Dry mouth
  • Nausea (rare)
  • Potential interaction with autoimmune conditions

Interazioni note

  • Immunosuppressant medications (may counteract immunosuppression)
  • Anticoagulants (may increase bleeding risk)
  • Diabetes medications (may enhance blood sugar lowering)

Livello di assunzione massimo tollerabile: No established UL

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Cordyceps help with Immune Aging (Immunosenescence)?
Based on 3 studies with 100 participants, there is limited but promising evidence that Cordyceps may support Immune Aging (Immunosenescence) management. Our evidence grade is C (Some Evidence).
How much Cordyceps should I take for Immune Aging (Immunosenescence)?
Studies have used various dosages. A commonly studied range is 1-3 g/day extract. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any supplement regimen.
Are there side effects of Cordyceps?
Reported side effects may include Mild gastrointestinal discomfort, Dry mouth, Nausea (rare), Potential interaction with autoimmune conditions. Most side effects are mild and dose-dependent. Consult your doctor if you experience any adverse reactions.
How strong is the evidence for Cordyceps and Immune Aging (Immunosenescence)?
We rate the evidence as Grade C (Some Evidence). This rating is based on 3 peer-reviewed studies with 100 total participants. The overall direction of effect is positive.

Related Evidence

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