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Cordyceps 200 mg
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Score60
Clear organic fruiting-body sourcing is appealing, but the modest amount and missing extract specifications weaken the potency case.
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Quantity:60 Capsule(s) • (60 servings)
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Score 60

Clear organic fruiting-body sourcing is appealing, but the modest amount and missing extract specifications weaken the potency case.
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$33.74($0.56 per serving)
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Analysis

Organic Cordyceps militaris fruiting-body extract is the main strength because both species and mushroom part are identified. That disclosure makes the ingredient easier to assess than many generic cordyceps products.

The 200 mg amount is modest, and the extraction method is not stated. No cordycepin, adenosine, or beta-glucan level is supplied to show how concentrated the extract is.

The serving cost is accessible, but part of the formula sits inside an unspecified herbal blend. It suits someone who values organic fruiting-body sourcing more than a high, fully standardized cordyceps dose.

Who is it for
  • Users who value organic fruiting-body sourcing
  • People wanting a low-cost daily capsule
Best for
  • Light cordyceps supplementation
  • Simple adaptogen routines

Pros

  • Identifies Cordyceps militaris
  • Specifies fruiting-body extract
  • Organic ingredient
  • Accessible serving cost

Cons

  • Only 200 mg of cordyceps extract
  • Extraction method is not disclosed
  • No active-marker standardization
  • Herbal blend contents are not detailed

Nutrient quality

64 Moderate impact

Organic Cordyceps militaris fruiting-body extract offers useful source quality. The extract amount is low and a hidden herbal blend weakens dose clarity and focus.

Ingredient transparency

48 Lower impact

Basic ingredient weights are shown, but active identity or potency is incomplete. A hidden blend plus missing processing and inactive-ingredient details create major gaps.

Customer satisfaction

63 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

68 High impact

Serving cost is moderate for the category. Formulation or potency uncertainty weakens the practical return.

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Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
organic Cordyceps (Cordyceps militaris) fruiting body extract
200 mg
Herbal Blend
220 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Vegan Women Vegetarian
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Cordyceps · 200 mg OverallScore57
D- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityD+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value

Organic fruiting-body extract provides a well-identified Cordyceps militaris source. The 200 mg amount is low, and neither the extraction method nor active-marker content is disclosed. Economical serving cost partly offsets those potency and processing gaps.

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