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Cordyceps Mushroom Extract 1000 mg

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Cordyceps 1000 mg
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Score77
A large, inexpensive extract amount is attractive, but sparse identity and standardization data leave its true potency uncertain.
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Quantity:210 Capsule(s) • (105 servings)
Goals:
Energy
Immunity
Productivity Boost

Score 77

A large, inexpensive extract amount is attractive, but sparse identity and standardization data leave its true potency uncertain.
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$19.95($0.19 per serving)
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$ 22.79
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$ 19.95
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$ 19.95
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Analysis

A 1,000 mg cordyceps extract serving gives the formula a substantial disclosed amount. The focused design may support stamina, energy, and mushroom-based immune signaling without unnecessary extras.

The label does not identify the Cordyceps species or whether the extract comes from fruiting body or mycelium. A generic polysaccharide reference does not show the amount of beta-glucans or other relevant active compounds.

The very low serving cost is a practical strength for regular use. It fits value-focused users who prioritize dose size, while people seeking verified extract quality should look for fuller sourcing and standardization details.

Who is it for
  • Value-focused cordyceps users
  • People wanting a high nominal extract amount
Best for
  • Non-stimulant stamina support
  • Low-cost daily mushroom use

Pros

  • Substantial 1,000 mg extract amount
  • Very low serving cost
  • Simple single-mushroom formula
  • Relevant to several energy and immune-support goals

Cons

  • Species is not identified
  • Mushroom part is not stated
  • Extraction method is absent
  • Polysaccharide content is not quantified

Nutrient quality

83 Highest impact

A substantial extract amount supports a focused cordyceps formula. Missing species, mushroom part, extraction method, and meaningful active-marker levels weaken quality confidence.

Ingredient transparency

68 High impact

Basic ingredient weights are shown, but active identity or potency is incomplete. Processing, marker, direction, and inactive-ingredient details remain incomplete.

Customer satisfaction

62 Moderate impact

The supplied satisfaction average is strong. A small response volume leaves substantial uncertainty, but no comment-level evidence was provided.

Value for money

94 Highest impact

Serving cost is very low for the category. Dose and formulation quality generally support that value.

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Goals

Energy
Energy
Impact
High effect
B Goal FitB- Strength of SupportD CoverageA Formula Quality

A substantial cordyceps extract may support stamina and oxygen use without relying on a stimulant. The amount is clearly disclosed and the single-ingredient design is focused.

Species, mushroom part, extraction method, and useful active-marker standardization are missing. Human evidence for reliable energy improvement is also less consistent than for caffeine or established nutritional deficiencies.

Study evidence
Cordyceps Supportive 2 studies
Immunity
Immunity
Impact
High effect
C Goal FitC+ Strength of SupportD+ CoverageA- Formula Quality

Cordyceps may influence innate immune activity, but human evidence for practical infection outcomes is less established than for core vitamins and minerals. The single-mushroom approach is focused rather than broad.

The 1,000 mg extract amount is substantial and clearly stated. Missing species, source part, extraction method, and meaningful active-marker standardization make the actual extract quality uncertain.

Study evidence
Cordyceps Supportive 9 studies
Productivity Boost
Productivity Boost
Impact
Moderate effect
C- Goal FitC Strength of SupportD CoverageA- Formula Quality
Cordyceps · 1000 mgCordyceps · 1000 mgCordyceps · 1000 mg

Cordyceps may support fatigue resistance and cellular energy. It offers a focused non-stimulant pathway rather than acute alertness.

The extract amount is substantial, but species, mushroom part, and extraction method are missing. The single-ingredient design is lean while leaving focus and stress-response pathways uncovered.

Study evidence
Cordyceps Not classified 1 study
Cordyceps Not classified 1 study
Cordyceps Not classified 1 study

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Cordyceps Mushroom extract (Polysaccharides)
 1000 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50
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Cordyceps (Polysaccharides) · 1000 mg OverallScore38
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityB- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value

A full 1000 mg extract amount is a clear dosage strength. The vague polysaccharide claim offers limited standardization, while species, source part, and extraction method remain unknown. Very low serving cost is attractive, but the missing identity details limit quality-adjusted value.

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80 Performance

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<p>For a stronger ingredient and goal fit, a substantial Cordyceps militaris extract amount supports focused energy and fatigue-resistance use. Compared with the original, it remains a focused cordyceps option; missing source-part, extraction, and active-marker details limit quality verification despite reasonable serving value.</p>
79 Performance

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<p>For a stronger ingredient and goal fit, the named CS-4 extract gives the formula useful strain identity at very low serving cost. Compared with the original, it remains a focused cordyceps option; missing extraction and active-marker details prevent full verification of potency.</p>
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<p>For a stronger ingredient and goal fit, the substantial extract amount and low serving cost support practical focused use. Compared with the original, it remains a focused cordyceps option; missing species, source part, extraction details, and quantified active markers make potency hard to verify.</p>
72 Budget

Cordyceps 750 mg

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<p>At a lower serving cost than the original, species identification gives the inexpensive whole material some source clarity. Compared with the original, it remains a focused cordyceps option; without extraction, source-part, or active-marker details, the listed amount offers weak evidence of meaningful productivity support.</p>
66 Budget

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<p>No remaining eligible candidate has a confirmed lower serving cost, so this close cost match offers a practical substitute: the large nominal amount and low serving cost appear attractive, but the label does not establish what cordyceps material is used. Compared with the original, it remains a focused cordyceps option; missing species, source part, extraction, and active markers leave energy, productivity, and immunity potency uncertain.</p>
74 Budget

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<p>No remaining eligible candidate has a confirmed lower serving cost, so this close cost match offers a practical substitute: named CS-4 mycelium improves source confidence, and the serving cost is favorable. Compared with the original, it remains a focused cordyceps option; unextracted material and missing adenosine standardization make the practical cordyceps potency difficult to judge.</p>
78 Value

Cordyceps-M Powder

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<p>For a more favorable quality-to-cost balance, a substantial Cordyceps militaris extract amount supports focused energy and fatigue-resistance use. Compared with the original, it remains a focused cordyceps option; missing source-part, extraction, and active-marker details limit quality verification, and the powder costs more per serving than the capsule version.</p>
74 Value

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Pure Essence MyPure
<p>For a more favorable quality-to-cost balance, the focused organic Cordyceps militaris extract may support fatigue resistance and sustained energy. Compared with the original, it remains a focused cordyceps option; missing source-part, extraction, and active-marker details limit potency confidence.</p>
66 Value

Cordyceps Mushrooms 560 mg

Eclectic Herb
<p>For a more favorable quality-to-cost balance, named Cordyceps sinensis and freeze-drying provide basic identity, but the material is not extracted or standardized. Compared with the original, it remains a focused cordyceps option; repeated label entries and missing source-part details make the effective dose unclear.</p>
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Sources

Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

  1. Cordyceps militaris Enhances Cell-Mediated Immunity in Healthy Korean Men.
    Kang HJ; Baik HW; Kim SJ; Lee SG; Ahn HY; Park JS; Park SJ; Jang EJ; Park SW; Choi JY; Sung JH; Lee SM · Journal of medicinal food · 2016
    Randomized trial79 participantsImmunity forCordyceps
  2. Immunomodulatory effects of a mycelium extract of Cordyceps (Paecilomyces hepiali; CBG-CS-2): a randomized and double-blind clinical trial.
    Jung SJ; Jung ES; Choi EK; Sin HS; Ha KC; Chae SW · BMC complementary and alternative medicine · 2019
    Randomized trial79 participantsImmunity forCordyceps
  3. Adjuvant treatment with Cordyceps sinensis for lung cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
    Wang C; Wang J; Qi Y · Journal of ethnopharmacology · 2024
    Meta-analysis928 participants12 studies pooledImmunity forCordyceps
  4. Effects of fungal supplementation on endurance, immune function, and hematological profiles in adult athletes: a systematic review and meta-analysis
    Meng-Yuan Shu, Xiu-Chang Zhang, Li Zuo, Fang-Lin Jiang, Jian Liang, Fang Li · Frontiers in Nutrition · 2025
    Meta-analysis34 participants2 studies pooledEnergy forCordyceps
  5. Effect of Cs-4 (Cordyceps sinensis) on exercise performance in healthy older subjects: a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
    Steve Chen, Zhaoping Li, Robert Krochmal, Marlon Abrazado, Woosong Kim, Christopher B Cooper · Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine · 2010
    Randomized trialEnergy forCordyceps
  6. Regulation of human cytokines by Cordyceps militaris.
    Sun Y; Shao Y; Zhang Z; Wang L; Mariga AM; Pang G; Geng C; Ho CT; Hu Q; Zhao L · Journal of food and drug analysis · 2022
    Clinical trialImmunity forCordyceps
  7. Effects of Bailing capsules for renal transplant recipients: a retrospective clinical study.
    Wang W; Zhang XN; Yin H; Li XB; Hu XP; Liu H; Wang Y; Zhang XD · Chinese medical journal · 2013
    Cohort study180 participantsImmunity forCordyceps
  8. [Effect of Cordyceps sinensis on the Th1/Th2 cytokines in patients with Condyloma Acuminatum].
    Gao Q; Wu G; He D · Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials · 2004
    Non-randomized trial63 participantsImmunity forCordyceps
  9. Acute Cordyceps militaris supplementation and elevated resting oxygen uptake with faster reaction times: A randomized crossover trial
    Hamidreza Farzan, Maryam Koushkie Jahromi · PLOS ONE · 2026
    Randomized trial12 participantsProductivity Boost forCordyceps