Latest Scientific Findings and Studies on Cordyceps: Unveiling Their Health Advantages
Every Friday, I break down the latest scientific discoveries on mushrooms and fungi in our weekly newsletter. Here's a roundup on the latest research on cordyceps, popularly known as the "caterpillar fungus."
Seizure Reduction in Epilepsy 🥼 A 10-year-old girl with severe, drug-resistant epilepsy experienced a whopping 99% reduction in seizures after taking daily supplements of Naturealm Sacred 7 Mushroom Extract Powder, which contains several types of mushrooms, including cordyceps. This remarkable story is published in our newsletter dated 1/31/25.
Anti-Aging and Skin Healing 🧴 Research has shown that bioactive gels made from cordyceps contain compounds like cordycepin, which stimulates collagen production and fights oxidative stress to reduce wrinkles and improve skin elasticity. You can find this intriguing info in the newsletter dated 1/31/25.
Immune System Boost 💪 A hot water extract from cordyceps has shown impressive immune-boosting effects by activating dendritic cells, thanks to a natural compound in the mushroom called 1,3-β-glucan. Look for this detail in the newsletter published 1/3/25.
Cordyceps and Brown Rice 🍚 Using brown rice as a substrate increased the yield of cordyceps by an impressive 313%, making it a cost-effective and sustainable way to grow this medicinal mushroom. You can check out this topic in the 12/20/24 edition of the newsletter.
Safety and Effectiveness ✅ Reishi and cordyceps extract powders, even at high daily doses for three months, showed no harmful effects in lab tests on rats. These mushrooms, grown under controlled conditions on organic oats, contained impressive levels of beneficial compounds. Learn more about this study in the 11/1/24 newsletter.
Diabetes Treatment 🐜 Research suggests that edible insects fermented with cordyceps could help regulate blood sugar levels by promoting glucose absorption. Read more about this in the newsletter dated 11/25/24.
Enhanced Probiotics 🥄 Cordyceps mushroom extract could potentially supercharge probiotic yogurt or supplements, helping the good bacteria adhere better, crowd out bad bacteria, and produce more health-boosting acids. This groundbreaking finding is published in the newsletter dated 10/11/24.
Mushroom Makeup 💄 Reishi, cordyceps, and lion's mane are being used in cosmetics for their anti-aging and skin-brightening properties. They help reduce inflammation, promote collagen production, and potentially minimize hyperpigmentation while hydrating and supporting overall skin health. You can find this news in the 10/18/24 newsletter.
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- The Naturealm Sacred 7 Mushroom Extract Powder, containing various types of mushrooms including cordyceps, is linked to a 99% reduction in seizures for individuals with severe, drug-resistant epilepsy, as reported in the newsletter dated 1/31/25.
- Research focused on bioactive gels from cordyceps reveals that compounds like cordycepin can stimulate collagen production and fight oxidative stress, contributing to reduced wrinkles and improved skin elasticity, as detailed in the newsletter dated 1/31/25.
- The hot water extract from cordyceps demonstrates impressive immune-boosting effects by activating dendritic cells when it contains the natural compound 1,3-β-glucan, as discussed in the newsletter published 1/3/25.
- Using brown rice as a substrate for cordyceps growth resulted in a yield increase of 313%, making this method a cost-effective and sustainable way to cultivate the medicinal mushroom, as covered in the 12/20/24 edition of the newsletter.
