NEUROBUDDHA
Cordyceps Functional Mushroom Extract
Cordyceps militaris
The performance mushroom that helped shatter world records — nature's answer to cellular energy and oxygen utilization.
30% polysaccharides from fruiting body only
4× hot water extraction for maximum potency
60 vegan capsules — just 1 per day (2-month supply)
Contains cordycepin, adenosine & ergosterol
Third-party tested for purity
Allow 6–8 weeks for delivery · Domestic $10 · International $30
ANCIENT TRADITION
Rarer Than Gold
In the wind-swept plateaus of Tibet and Nepal, above 12,000 feet, wild Cordyceps was once rarer than gold. *Ophiocordyceps sinensis* parasitized ghost moth larvae buried beneath the frozen soil, emerging each spring like small orange flames pushing through the earth.
Legend holds it was discovered when Tibetan herders noticed their yaks growing unusually strong and energetic after grazing where Cordyceps grew. From that day forward, it became one of the most prized substances in Traditional Chinese Medicine — a life force tonic believed to boost *Qi* (vital energy), enhance stamina, strengthen the lungs, and awaken vitality in both body and spirit.
Wild Cordyceps traded at prices exceeding gold by weight. It was the exclusive preserve of emperors and physicians. For centuries, its preparation and application were guarded within the elite medical traditions of the Himalayan plateau.
Cordyceps gained global attention in 1993 when Chinese female runners shattered world records at the National Games in Beijing. Their coach attributed their extraordinary performance to a training diet that included Cordyceps. Since then, athletes and researchers worldwide have been investigating the mechanism behind the legend.
THE RESEARCH
The Cellular Engine
The science of Cordyceps centers on two powerful bioactive compounds: cordycepin and adenosine. These work at the most fundamental level of cellular energy — the production of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the molecule that powers every muscle contraction, every heartbeat, every firing neuron.
A peer-reviewed study published in the *Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition* demonstrated that three weeks of supplementation with *Cordyceps militaris* at 4g/day significantly improved VO₂ max (+4.8 ml/kg/min) and time to exhaustion (+69.8 seconds) compared to placebo — meaningful gains for any athlete or active individual.
A double-blind, placebo-controlled trial in healthy adults aged 50–75 found that 12 weeks of Cordyceps supplementation increased the metabolic threshold (the point above which lactate accumulates) by 10.5% and the ventilatory threshold by 8.5% — allowing the body to work harder before fatigue sets in.
In 2024, a study on young adults found that Cordyceps supplementation resulted in less muscle damage and faster cellular repair following high-intensity interval exercise, suggesting benefits for recovery as well as performance. Separate research has demonstrated improved oxygen saturation maintenance during intense exercise.
The mechanism appears to involve improved mitochondrial efficiency, enhanced oxygen utilization, and support for the body's natural ATP production cycle — clean, sustained energy without the spikes and crashes of stimulants.
Key Research References:
Hirsch et al. (2017), JISSN — VO₂ max and time to exhaustion improvements after 3-week Cordyceps supplementation
Chen et al. (2010), Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine — 12-week RCT showing metabolic and ventilatory threshold improvements
Pasha et al. (2024), Asian Journal of Biological Sciences — Improved oxygen saturation and athletic performance
2024 Food & Function (RSC) — Cordyceps accelerates stem cell recruitment to skeletal muscle after exercise
BENEFITS
What Cordyceps Supports
Cellular Energy (ATP Production)
Cordycepin and adenosine support the body's production of adenosine triphosphate — the energy molecule that powers every cellular function. More available ATP translates to more sustained physical and mental energy without the jitters of caffeine.
Oxygen Utilization
Research demonstrates improved VO₂ max — the maximum rate of oxygen consumption during exercise. Better oxygen utilization means the muscles and brain can work more efficiently under load, delaying the onset of fatigue.
Athletic Performance & Recovery
Clinical studies show increased time to exhaustion, improved metabolic thresholds, and faster post-exercise cellular repair. Cordyceps supports both the performance and recovery sides of the athletic equation.
Respiratory Health
Traditionally used for centuries for asthma, chronic cough, and altitude adaptation. Modern research supports Cordyceps' role in improving lung function and breathing efficiency during physical stress.
Clean, Sustained Vitality
Unlike stimulants that spike and crash, Cordyceps supports adrenal health and provides steady, non-jittery energy. It works with the body's natural energy systems rather than overriding them.
ACTIVE COMPOUNDS
What's Inside
Specifications
Suggested Use
Daily Energy & Performance
Take 1 capsule daily, morning or pre-workout. Performance benefits typically observed after 2–3 weeks of sustained daily use.
Amplify with Monatomics
Pair with Templar Made Monatomic Gold for complete physical optimization — cellular superconductivity + energy production.
Best Time
Morning or pre-workout. Cordyceps supports energy and performance — take during the active part of your day.
From Those Who Walk the Path
As a runner, Neurobuddha Cordyceps gives me that extra push. My breathing is better and my recovery faster.