- Natural Tibetan mushroom
- Strengthens the body's immunity
- Increases sexual performance
- Has adaptogenic and anti-stress effects
- Improves athletic performance
- Activates AMPK kinase and increases the amount of ATP
- Cytotoxic against cancer cells
- Counteracts anemia
- Supports the cardiovascular system
Now Foods Cordyceps is a dietary supplement containing ChineseCordyceps (Cordyceps Sinensis), a type of Tibetan mushroom with multidirectional health-promoting properties that enhance immunity and mental and physical performance.
Chinese cordyceps (Cordyceps Sinensis) - otherwise known as Chinese mace - a species of mushroom native to high mountain areas of Tibet, called Himalayan viagra due to its properties of increasing sexual performance; counted among adaptogens, i.e. herbal substances (extracts) supporting the body's resistance to stress stimuli and traumatic experiences, used in states of fatigue or anxiety. It contains many bioactive components, including adenosine, cordycepin, vitamins (E, K, B1, B12), phytosterols, flavones, nucleosides, beta-glucans and numerous minerals. It exhibits antidiabetic, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, tonic, antirheumatic, hepatoprotective, immunomodulatory (increases leukocyte activity and production) properties. Cordyceps is an adjunctive drug in leukemia, relieves side effects of chemotherapy and radiation therapy, has anticoagulant effects, dilates blood vessels, is a powerful antioxidant that slows down the aging process, affects potency and improves athletic performance.
Cordyceps and sports form
Cordyceps in animal studies increased endurance and physical performance in swimming and accelerated fat reduction. This is because it activates AMPK kinase (similar to even the famous and banned AICAR), thereby increasing the amount of ATP in the muscles. In addition, the bioactive components of cordyceps (adenosine, cordycepin) through purinergic receptors stimulate testosterone synthesis in the testes, while reducing catabolic cortisol and increasing blood hemoglobin levels.
Cordyceps and cancer
Cordyceps is becoming an increasingly effective anti-cancer drug and has piqued the curiosity of many oncologists seeking evidence and answers to the questions it raises. Under laboratory conditions, some isolated components of cordyceps killed cancer cells, while human studies indicate that it enhances the effectiveness of chemotherapy in parallel by reducing the number of side effects. What's more, cordycepin inhibits the uncontrolled growth of cancer cells and interferes with their adhesion to each other, which also hinders tumor growth.
Cordyceps and the body's immunity
Cordyceps stimulates the immune system: increases the number of T lymphocytes (maturing immune system cells in the thymus that participate in the formation of specific immunity, mostly responsible for the body's cellular response after antigen intrusion), stimulates the activity of macrophages (cells capable of phagocytosis, i.e. engulfing and digesting pathogenic microorganisms), increases the production of interleukin-1 (IL-1; cytokines responsible for the inflammatory process, stimulating the development of B lymphocytes and increasing leukocyte activity) and TNF-α (tumor necrosis factor), and stimulates the activity of NK(Natural Killer ) cells.
In summary, Now Foods Cordyceps is a product with comprehensive health benefits for any person who wants to take care of their health. The use of cordyceps can prevent the onset of many diseases. It is especially recommended for endurance athletes, as well as for people living under constant stress.
