Cordyceps (Chronic Fatigue )

Excellent adaptogenic and immune boosting herbs that have immune modulating and cleansing capabilities. These tonic energy boosters also enhance the function of natural killer cells​​ and helper T-cells.

Chronic fatigue

One good indicator of the effectiveness of Cordyceps in curing chronic fatigue is its use by Chinese athletes as a sport supplement for post-exercise recovery purpose. In fact, it is a common sport supplement for athletes in the United States. It is also a common herb for people living in the high mountains as it gives them energy and cure the symptoms of altitude sickness. Most high altitude mountain climbers also use Cordyceps on a regular basis.

In a placebo-controlled clinical study of elderly patients with chronic fatigue, the result indicated that patients experienced significant clinical improvement in the areas of fatigue, cold intolerance, dizziness, frequent nocturia, tinnitus, hyposexualtiy, and amnesia. Another similar study showed Cordyceps had a significant increase in energy output and oxygen capacity after 6 weeks on Cordyceps.

Research indicated that patients with chronic fatigue have an unusual form of adrenal insufficiency and high levels of male hormones. Adrenal insufficiency could lead to neuropsychological abnormalities and muscle dysfunction. Cordyceps in fact can help to enhance the function of the adrenal cortex and moderate dysfunction in respiratory muscle performance.

Other research reported that the key effect of Cordyceps on fatigue is to help patients in increasing oxygen utilization and ATP production as well as stabilizing of blood sugar metabolism.