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Cordyceps
Paradise
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
(1076 ratings)
Cordyceps 400 mg
Score 50.0
An affordable Cordyceps CS-4 extract, notable for quality strain but severely underdosed for effective results.
Quantity: 60 Capsule(s)Servings size: 1 Vegetarian Capsule(s) (60 servings)
Selected goals:
Other goals:
Energy
Fitness
Immunity
General Health
Testosterone Support
leaderboard Score 50.0
An affordable Cordyceps CS-4 extract, notable for quality strain but severely underdosed for effective results.
Paradise Cordyceps features 400mg of Cordyceps mycelia CS-4 extract per serving. The use of CS-4 is a positive, as it's a specific and widely researched strain of Cordyceps (often C. sinensis mycelium), and 'extract' implies concentration. However, the 400mg dosage is significantly below the 1-3 gram daily doses often recommended or used in studies for noticeable benefits in energy or athletic performance. While very affordable, its efficacy for targeted goals at this low dose is limited.
- Uses a well-researched and reputable CS-4 mycelia extract, indicating quality sourcing.
- Very affordable price per serving ($0.24), offering good value for a high-quality ingredient type.
- Convenient capsule form with 60 servings per bottle.
- Very low dosage (400mg) compared to research-backed amounts for most benefits, limiting its effectiveness.
- Consumers may need to take multiple servings to achieve a therapeutic dose, negating cost savings.
- None specific to the product ingredients or dosage.
$14.95($0.24 per serving)
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| Ingredient | Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Cordyceps mycelia CS-4 extract | 400 mg |
Categories
Cordyceps 55.0
The use of Cordyceps CS-4 extract is a mark of quality and research validity. However, the exceptionally low dosage of 400mg significantly limits its effectiveness compared to alternatives providing higher, more research-aligned quantities.
Goals
General Health 60.0
As a high-quality ingredient within an adaptogenic context, it offers foundational support for general well-being, though its gentle action is due to the low dosage.
Immunity 55.0
Cordyceps is known for immune modulation, but at 400mg, it is likely more suited as a general maintenance dose rather than providing robust immune-enhancing effects.
Energy 50.0
While Cordyceps CS-4 can support energy, the 400mg dose is likely too mild for most individuals to experience significant or noticeable energy boosts, making it less effective for this goal.
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