Cordyceps vs MK-677 for energy
Short answer: For energy, more users report improvement with Cordyceps — 88% of 83 reports, versus 39% of 49 for MK-677.
Cordyceps has 21 meta-analyses and 32 randomized trials on PubMed; MK-677 has 0 and 15.
Based on 368 reports about Cordyceps and 692 about MK-677. Not medical advice.
| Cordyceps Supplement | MK-677 Substance | |
|---|---|---|
| User score | 53 | 45 |
| Verdict | Mostly positive | Mixed |
| Positive of reports that state an outcome | 67% | 41% |
| Reports | 368 | 692 |
| Research | AResearch: Strong | BResearch: Moderate |
| Meta-analyses / RCTs | 21 / 32 | 0 / 15 |
| Mainly used for | ||
| Weight loss % reporting improvement | 100% (2) | 63% (43) |
| Appetite % reporting improvement | 50% (2) | 62% (152) |
| Focus % reporting improvement | 76% (21) | 0% (3) |
| Energy % reporting improvement | 88% (83) | 39% (49) |
| Sleep % reporting improvement | 43% (7) | 78% (123) |
| Anxiety % reporting improvement | 33% (6) | 5% (21) |
| Mood % reporting improvement | 90% (20) | 59% (17) |
| Memory % reporting improvement | 67% (3) | — |
| Performance % reporting improvement | 98% (41) | 88% (68) |
| Recovery % reporting improvement | 100% (3) | 99% (81) |
| Pain & inflammation % reporting improvement | 100% (3) | 67% (18) |
| Digestion % reporting improvement | — | 50% (2) |
| Libido % reporting improvement | 84% (19) | 25% (8) |
| Hormones % reporting improvement | 83% (12) | 41% (34) |
| Blood sugar % reporting improvement | — | 5% (44) |
| Heart & lipids % reporting improvement | 100% (7) | 8% (12) |
| Skin & hair % reporting improvement | — | 92% (24) |
| Common side effects | anxiety, insomnia, drowsiness, fatigue | water retention, fatigue, hunger, stomach issues |
| Typical dose reported | daily | 12.5 mg / before dinner |
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Latest review conclusion
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Curr Oncol Rep, 2023 ↗What a user said
“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.”
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What a user said
“From my own experience (also have suffered from poor sleep), i experienced a noticeable increase in sleep quality even with a low dose.”
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