Cordyceps vs Creatine for energy
Short answer: For energy, more users report improvement with Creatine — 97% of 205 reports, versus 88% of 83 for Cordyceps.
Cordyceps has 21 meta-analyses and 32 randomized trials on PubMed; Creatine has 763 and 2,794.
Based on 368 reports about Cordyceps and 1,564 about Creatine. Not medical advice.
| Cordyceps Supplement | Creatine Supplement | |
|---|---|---|
| User score | 53 | 53 |
| Verdict | Mostly positive | Mostly positive |
| Positive of reports that state an outcome | 67% | 67% |
| Reports | 368 | 1,564 |
| Research | AResearch: Strong | AResearch: Strong |
| Meta-analyses / RCTs | 21 / 32 | 763 / 2,794 |
| Mainly used for | ||
| Weight loss % reporting improvement | 100% (2) | 82% (11) |
| Appetite % reporting improvement | 50% (2) | 67% (3) |
| Focus % reporting improvement | 76% (21) | 92% (211) |
| Energy % reporting improvement | 88% (83) | 97% (205) |
| Sleep % reporting improvement | 43% (7) | 27% (73) |
| Anxiety % reporting improvement | 33% (6) | 62% (24) |
| Mood % reporting improvement | 90% (20) | 85% (103) |
| Memory % reporting improvement | 67% (3) | 91% (70) |
| Performance % reporting improvement | 98% (41) | 97% (320) |
| Recovery % reporting improvement | 100% (3) | 98% (62) |
| Pain & inflammation % reporting improvement | 100% (3) | 50% (4) |
| Digestion % reporting improvement | — | 0% (6) |
| Libido % reporting improvement | 84% (19) | 82% (11) |
| Hormones % reporting improvement | 83% (12) | 75% (12) |
| Blood sugar % reporting improvement | — | 100% (3) |
| Heart & lipids % reporting improvement | 100% (7) | 67% (6) |
| Skin & hair % reporting improvement | — | 17% (12) |
| Longevity % reporting improvement | — | 100% (4) |
| Common side effects | anxiety, insomnia, drowsiness, fatigue | hair loss, stomach issues, insomnia, water retention |
| Typical dose reported | daily | daily |
Nevertheless, the evidence is inconclusive to recommend the routine use of mushrooms for cancer patients. More trials are needed to explore mushroom use during and after cancer treatment.
Curr Oncol Rep, 2023 ↗“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.”
The results of the meta-analysis suggest that creatine supplementation did not significantly alter serum creatinine levels (standardized mean difference = 0.48, 95% confidence interval 0.24-0.73, P = .001, I2 = 22%), and did not alter plasma urea values (standardized mean difference = 1.10, 95% confidence interval 0.34-1.85, P = .004, I2 = 28%). The findings indicate that creatine supplementation does not induce renal damage in the studied amounts and durations.
J Ren Nutr, 2019 ↗“I actually feel a lot better. Mentally clearer and more balanced, like I have my brain back.”
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