Cordyceps vs LGD-4033 for performance
Short answer: For performance, more users report improvement with Cordyceps — 98% of 41 reports, versus 90% of 178 for LGD-4033.
Cordyceps has 21 meta-analyses and 32 randomized trials on PubMed; LGD-4033 has 1 and 1.
Based on 368 reports about Cordyceps and 491 about LGD-4033. Not medical advice.
| Cordyceps Supplement | LGD-4033 SARM | |
|---|---|---|
| User score | 53 | 54 |
| Verdict | Mostly positive | Mixed |
| Positive of reports that state an outcome | 67% | 50% |
| Reports | 368 | 491 |
| Research | AResearch: Strong | BResearch: Moderate |
| Meta-analyses / RCTs | 21 / 32 | 1 / 1 |
| Mainly used for | ||
| Weight loss % reporting improvement | 100% (2) | 94% (33) |
| Appetite % reporting improvement | 50% (2) | 60% (5) |
| Focus % reporting improvement | 76% (21) | 50% (4) |
| Energy % reporting improvement | 88% (83) | 45% (22) |
| Sleep % reporting improvement | 43% (7) | 17% (6) |
| Anxiety % reporting improvement | 33% (6) | 0% (3) |
| Mood % reporting improvement | 90% (20) | 25% (24) |
| Memory % reporting improvement | 67% (3) | — |
| Performance % reporting improvement | 98% (41) | 90% (178) |
| Recovery % reporting improvement | 100% (3) | 100% (13) |
| Pain & inflammation % reporting improvement | 100% (3) | 0% (5) |
| Digestion % reporting improvement | — | 50% (2) |
| Libido % reporting improvement | 84% (19) | 19% (27) |
| Hormones % reporting improvement | 83% (12) | 4% (48) |
| Heart & lipids % reporting improvement | 100% (7) | 0% (12) |
| Skin & hair % reporting improvement | — | 0% (3) |
| Common side effects | anxiety, insomnia, drowsiness, fatigue | suppression, water retention, fatigue, stomach issues |
| Typical dose reported | daily | Not listed |
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.”
SARMs have a positive effect on physical performance and body composition and are associated with moderate rates of mild to moderate adverse effects (AEs) and a low rate of severe AEs.
Clin Endocrinol (Oxf), 2025 ↗“I've taken LDG-4033 and Ostarine from Ceretropic and noticed slight psychoactive effects from both, immediately (within 30 minutes after dosing).”
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