Frequently Asked Questions

Cordyceps mushroom powder is a functional mushroom that has been traditionally used in Eastern wellness practices. Today, it is commonly included in modern wellness routines as part of a balanced lifestyle focused on overall vitality and daily support.
Cordyceps is often described as an adaptogenic mushroom, a term used in wellness traditions to describe plants and fungi that are traditionally used to help the body maintain balance during periods of physical or mental stress. Adaptogens are valued for their role in general wellness rather than for treating specific conditions.

Key benefits of Cordyceps mushroom powder include:

• Traditionally used to support overall vitality and daily energy as part of an active lifestyle^1,2
• Commonly used as part of long-term wellness practices rather than for immediate or targeted effects¹
• Contains naturally occurring compounds, such as polysaccharides and nucleosides, that are of interest in nutritional research^2,3
• Supports balance and resilience as part of daily wellness routines¹

As with many functional mushrooms, Cordyceps is intended to complement healthy lifestyle habits such as proper nutrition, regular movement, stress management, and adequate rest.

You can find Cordyceps in these products:

• Serene
• PureCafe Bold
• PureCafe Latte

Clinical References

1. Zhu, J. S., Halpern, G. M., & Jones, K. (1998). The scientific rediscovery of an ancient Chinese herbal medicine: Cordyceps sinensis. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1089/acm.1998.4.3-289
2. Holliday, J., & Cleaver, M. (2008). Medicinal value of the caterpillar fungi species of the genus Cordyceps. Journal of Ethnopharmacology. http://dx.doi.org/10.1615/IntJMedMushr.v10.i3.30
3. Paterson, R. R. M. (2008). Cordyceps: A traditional Chinese medicine and another fungal therapeutic biofactory? Phytochemistry. https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s13205-013-0121-9.pdf