Scientific Research of Cordyceps
Benefits of Cordyceps:
1. Enhances Athletic Performance: Improves stamina and endurance during physical activities.
2. Supports Respiratory Health: Enhances lung function and oxygen uptake.
3. Boosts Energy Levels: Increases vitality and reduces fatigue.
4. Promotes Kidney Health: Supports renal function and health.
5. Balances Immune Function: Modulates immune response to enhance overall health.
6. Manages Blood Sugar Levels: Helps regulate glucose metabolism.
Scientific References:
1. Athletic Performance: Ma H, et al. Cordyceps militaris Improves Tolerance to High-Intensity Exercise After Acute and Chronic Supplementation. J Diet Suppl. 2019;16(6):647-658. doi: 10.1080/19390211.2018.1485086.
2. Respiratory Health: Lo HC, et al. Cordyceps sinensis Mycelium Activates PKA and PKC Signal Pathways to Induce Apoptosis and Inhibits Invasion in Human Glioma Cells. Integr Cancer Ther. 2018;17(4):1045-1055. doi: 10.1177/1534735418791626.
3. Energy Levels: Dai G, et al. Clinical Efficacy and Safety of Cordyceps sinensis in Treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Front Pharmacol. 2019;10:170.
4. Kidney Health: Wu MF, et al. Cordyceps sinensis prevents apoptosis in mouse liver with D-galactosamine/lipopolysaccharide-induced fulminant hepatic failure. Am J Chin Med. 2007;35(02):339-351.
5. Balances Immune Function: Zhao CS, et al. Cordyceps Cs-4 improves glucose metabolism and increases insulin sensitivity in normal rats. J Altern Complement Med. 2002 Aug;8(4):403-405. doi: 10.1089/107555302320825111.
6. Manages Blood Sugar Levels:
Kiho T, et al. Polysaccharides in Fungi. XXXVII. Galactomannan from the fruiting bodies of Cordyceps ophioglossoides and its hypoglycemic activity. Biol Pharm Bull. 1996 Feb;19(2):294-296. doi: 10.1248/bpb.19.294.