Why buy Cordyceps Perform from the Full Spectrum edition

All mushrooms in the limited edition Full Spectrum are ideal for modern lifestyles and stress. They do not contain such a strong amount of key therapeutic substances, but contain additional nutrients for a broader spectrum of action.

These products are the most popular Mushrooms for Life products due to their excellent ingredients and offer excellent value for money.

Mushrooms for Life Cordyceps Perform capsules use full spectrum biomass grown on organic sorghum as the preferred medium for this mushroom.

It is grown for 120 days versus the standard 30 days, which depletes the substrate and provides a more concentrated profile of beta-glucans and other key compounds. Includes:

• 30.77% beta glucans
• 75.58% polysaccharides
• 208ug of adenosine
• 0.305 mg/g cordycepin

You can download a detailed PDF of the analysis in the Files tab.

Who are Cordyceps Perform capsules for?

Ideal for modern lifestyles as they contain additional nutrients for a broader spectrum of benefits. A combination of mushroom parts including young fruiting bodies, mycelium and fermented mushroom medium is used to ensure a full spectrum nutrient profile.

Cordyceps Perform is a product suitable for most people who want to benefit from the full spectrum of the cordyceps mushroom. It is a formula ideal for athletes or people with a profession where a morning dose of clean energy and the ability to better handle stress is needed.

• Energy

Studies show an increase in oxygen uptake, aerobic capacity, and fatigue resistance (especially beneficial for the elderly, recovery from illness, and athletic performance). Cordyceps may help to support increased energy levels.

• Sports performance

Studies show that one of the key ways cordyceps boosts energy levels is by increasing the production of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), a molecule that stores and transfers energy within cells, helping to improve energy levels and reduce fatigue. It has also been shown to reduce lactic acid build-up in muscles, which helps improve recovery during exercise and reduce muscle soreness.

• Adaptogen

Cordyceps is an adaptogen. The review showed that study participants were better able to withstand stress when they took cordyceps than when they did not.

• Libido

It is used in traditional Chinese medicine to support sexual function. Several studies have examined the effects of cordyceps on libido and sexual health, suggesting that it may increase male sex hormone levels and improve sperm quality and quantity.

Alternatives to Explore

Pure Extract

For a pure 100% fruit extract grade that is ideal for naturopaths and their patients, and is nicknamed medical grade, we offer Cordyceps capsules and powder. This extract is ideal for therapeutic protocols.

Fermented cordyceps

For those of you who want to harness the potential of fermented mushrooms based on kefir-kombucha fermentation, try Living Nutrition's fermented cordyceps - it's the same mushroom source and our favourite Graham Botfield is again behind the development. Fermented cordyceps mushroom provides increased bioavailability, has a higher content of antioxidants and cordycepin.

The benefits of mushroom fermentation include:

• Rich in nutrients that have many health benefits.
• Fermented mushroom supplements offer a convenient way to receive a concentrated dose of mushrooms in an easily digestible form.
• Fermented mushrooms can potentially improve gut health and promote good bacteria, which aids digestion and potentially reduces the risk of digestive disorders.
• Fermented mushrooms are used in traditional medicine around the world to promote vitality and longevity.
• They contain vitamins and minerals such as potassium, niacin, iron and vitamin D, which contribute to overall health.
• They have a high concentration of antioxidants, including ergothioneine and glutathione, which may help reduce inflammation and protect against cell damage.
• Fermented mushrooms are particularly notable for their beta-glucan content, a type of polysaccharide that has immune-boosting properties. Beta-glucans are known to boost immune function and help the body fight off infections.
• Overall, fermented mushrooms represent a nutritional powerhouse that offers a range of health benefits.

Both fermented cordyceps and common extracts have unique properties. Recent studies have pointed to the effectiveness of fermented Cordyceps ^{1, 2, 3, 4}. In addition to increased antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and other properties, fermented Cordyceps appears to positively affect gut health and digestion.

Powder

For those of you who prefer to take capsules, we offer Cordyceps Perform capsules.

Coffee or latte

And if you like coffee or lattes and want to have everything nicely prepared in advance, check out the adaptogen coffee with cordyceps from the same brand or the latte with beetroot, which even kids can enjoy because it contains no caffeine or sugar, and thanks to the beetroot it is still sweet and very good. Just add your favorite warmed milk or just hot water.

We've got a tip for coconut powdered cream straight from the source in Sri Lanka that makes a delicious plant milk anytime, anywhere - cheaper and much better than liquid plant milks from the store.

When choosing a dietary supplement with cordyceps mushroom, consider your personal preferences, health goals and the quality of the product. Remember to start with a low dose and consult a specialist if necessary.

Adaptogenic mixtures containing cordyceps

Other products that contain other ingredients besides cordyceps for different purposes. The way to use this mushroom has never been easier!

• https://www.pravebio.cz/mushrooms4life-myco-qi/
• https://www.pravebio.cz/mushrooms4life-mycomplex/
• https://www.pravebio.cz/mushrooms4-life-mycomplex/
• https://www.pravebio.cz/bio-fermentovana-smes-vitalnich-hub/
• https://www.pravebio.cz/smes-adaptogennich-hub-mushroom-bio/
• https://www.pravebio.cz/suseny-vyvar-a-protein-houby/
• https://www.pravebio.cz/neurogeneticky-napoj-collagenius/
• https://www.pravebio.cz/bylinnna-smes-proti-stresu-stress-guardian/

The mushrooms are grown in JiangSu Province, China.

Read more on this topic

• Introduction to biohacking
• Vegetarian and vegan diet
• Be careful what medicinal mushrooms you eat and why
• Kick up your immunity with wild herbs and mushrooms
• What to eat in winter to stay healthy?
• Detoxify your body or lighten your body after the winter months
• How to have healthy intestines and thus the whole organism?

Tradition and quality

Mushrooms for Life sources only the highest quality mushrooms that are organically grown from their own farmers in China. The use of medicinal mushrooms has been a cornerstone of traditional Chinese medicine and this practice dates back thousands of years.

No country has more extensive knowledge of mushroom cultivation and sourcing than China. China is also home to some of the world's largest and cleanest forests, which provide an ideal environment for fungi to grow.

Based on ongoing DNA analyses, it is widely known that China grows the highest quality mushrooms in the world. Vital mushrooms have been approved in Japan and China for more than 30 years as an adjunct to standard treatment for diseases that are not allowed to be discussed in the EU.

In these countries, mushrooms have been used safely for a long time, either alone or in combination with radiation or chemotherapy.

In Asia, there are more than 100 species of mushrooms used to treat this disease. The most common include Ganoderma lucidum (reishi), Trametes versicolor or Coriolus versicolor (Outcaffe), Lentinus edodes (shiitake) and Grifola frondosa (maitake).

Source of this information: https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/treatment/cam/patient/mushrooms-pdq

The Story of Mushrooms for Life

Mushrooms For Life was originally founded in 2011 by well-known British naturopath and author Martin Powell with the aim of making the best mushroom supplements widely available and accessible.

Martin, who is fluent in Mandarin, spent many years in China working with experienced local growers to ensure Mushrooms For Life sources the highest quality ingredients, which is a key focus for the brand today.

In 2017 Martin entrusted Mushrooms For Life to his colleagues and experienced mushroom experts Graham Botfield and Ben Shouler, who continue his work to this day.

About the Cordyceps mushroom

The cordyceps mushroom is often called the emperor mushroom because it was traditionally only available to those of high social status. Cordyceps in powdered form has been used in the past in religious ceremonies held by the Chinese, Christians and Hindus.

Caterpillar Fungus - Chinese Caterpillar - Tochukas - Dong Chong Xia Cao - cordyceps vital mushroom from Mushrooms4Life is in certified organic quality (Soil Association Organic certification - 100% guarantee of purity and authenticity), and in the optimal concentration for perfect effect.

Acquiring Cordyceps by cultivation requires considerable experience and knowledge. The quality of Mushrooms4Life vital mushrooms is guaranteed by their manufacturer - the leading British mycologist, biochemist and Chinese herbalist, book author and lecturer, Martin Powell.

Cordyceps works as an adaptogen, which helps to balance bodily functions and the ability to cope with stress in difficult situations. It's great in hot or cold coffee, as it can balance out that tingly/nervous effect that caffeine in coffee has on some people, and also supports adrenal function.

It is an excellent mushroom that naturally promotes ideal energy levels and helps with lung problems.

Interesting fact

The cordyceps mushroom became famous in 1993 when Chinese female athletes broke world records and revealed that the secret to their increased performance was the cordyceps the team was taking.

Cordyceps and adrenal support

The adrenal glands are a key organ for managing fluid balance, regulating stress and providing energy throughout the day. The adrenal glands help overcome the negative effects of stress, including emotional, mental and physical, and fight fatigue and muscle weakness.

Today's stressful lifestyle and poor fast-food eating habits have a cumulative stressful effect on the adrenal glands. Your ability to respond well to stress is directly affected by the function of your adrenal glands. It directly affects your muscle strength levels, blood sugar levels, energy levels and sense of well-being.

Stress hormones

Stress hormones such as cortisol are produced and regulated by the adrenal glands. They are created to help the body cope with stressful situations by increasing the heart rate and strength of contractions and blood flow to the heart, liver, skeletal and adipose tissue. They also dilate the airways to the lungs and increase blood glucose and fatty acid levels.

Stress hormones and their effects are related to virtually all body systems. Many physiological processes and bodily functions, including cardiovascular health, sex drive, pH balance, skin condition, energy levels, mood, and overall psychological outlook, are so often related to adrenal function.

For the best results, according to traditional Chinese medicine, a cordyceps preparation should contain pure cordyceps mushroom and fermented cordyceps mycelium extract to best obtain a rich variety of water-soluble alkaloids and other naturally occurring bioactive compounds such as adenosine. In addition, fermented mycelial extracts provide valuable triterpenes that are trapped in the fibre and which are simply not available when eating raw mushrooms.

To get the ideal adrenal support, add taking the adaptogen rosehip, vitamin B, magnesium and Jigsaw Health's adrenal cocktail to your routine.

Cultivation of Cordyceps

Fungal biomass contains a full spectrum of active metabolites from the mycelium and young fruiting bodies of fungi, including beta-glucans, other intracellular and extracellular polysaccharides, nucleoside derivatives (cordycepsic acid, etc.), phytosterols (including ergosterol - provitamin D2), proteoglycans and enzymes.

In its natural habitat, the Cordyceps fungus parasitises insect larvae. Because it grows in extreme conditions like the Himalayan plateaus, it is extremely difficult and expensive to obtain. Moreover, overharvesting in recent years has caused the almost total disappearance of this rare medicinal mushroom.

Scientists have therefore investigated how to reproduce the Cordyceps mushroom in a sustainable way. They have found that growing cordyceps on sterilised organic cereal substrates such as sorghum and in nature-identical conditions preserves the full range of necessary active nutrients and produces sustainable yields - because the demand for quality cordyceps is huge.

Cordyceps is best taken in the morning, ideally at 8am.