Does Cordyceps help with performance?
Yes, for most people. 96% of 53 people who reported on Cordyceps for performance say it improved. 2% noticed no change and 2% say it got worse. That is about the typical result for performance (93% across 41 options).
Performance: what users report
96%better53 reports · medium confidence
51 better1 no change1 worse
Ranked #13 of 41 for performance.
What people say about Cordyceps and performance
“A few grams in the morning mixed in with water, I feel more alert throughout the day and have more energy but have trouble falling asleep and wake up early.”
“Lions mane, Maca and cordyceps changed my life. Stabilize mood, increased endurance and energy.”
“I noticed I started lasting significantly longer once I started taking 500mgs of 1:1 cordyceps everyday, and once I switched to the 10:1s from nootropics depot, I end up lasting even longer.”
“When I first tried Cordyceps it gave me energy. Now with increased amount my depression lifts.”
What the research says
AResearch: Strong21 meta-analyses · 32 trials on PubMed
None of the top reviews we found look specifically at performance. See all research on Cordyceps.
Side effects people mention
drowsiness 4anxiety 4insomnia 2hypertension 1stomach issues 1
What else is Cordyceps used for?
Information only — not medical advice. How we count