Cordyceps vs RAD-140 for energy
Short answer: For energy, more users report improvement with Cordyceps — 88% of 83 reports, versus 41% of 51 for RAD-140.
Cordyceps has 21 meta-analyses and 32 randomized trials on PubMed; RAD-140 has 0 and 0.
Based on 368 reports about Cordyceps and 684 about RAD-140. Not medical advice.
| Cordyceps Supplement | RAD-140 SARM | |
|---|---|---|
| User score | 53 | 44 |
| Verdict | Mostly positive | Mixed |
| Positive of reports that state an outcome | 67% | 42% |
| Reports | 368 | 684 |
| Research | AResearch: Strong | DResearch: None |
| Meta-analyses / RCTs | 21 / 32 | 0 / 0 |
| Mainly used for | ||
| Weight loss % reporting improvement | 100% (2) | 92% (51) |
| Appetite % reporting improvement | 50% (2) | 56% (9) |
| Focus % reporting improvement | 76% (21) | 17% (6) |
| Energy % reporting improvement | 88% (83) | 41% (51) |
| Sleep % reporting improvement | 43% (7) | 3% (39) |
| Anxiety % reporting improvement | 33% (6) | 7% (15) |
| Mood % reporting improvement | 90% (20) | 37% (52) |
| Memory % reporting improvement | 67% (3) | 100% (2) |
| Performance % reporting improvement | 98% (41) | 93% (296) |
| Recovery % reporting improvement | 100% (3) | 96% (28) |
| Pain & inflammation % reporting improvement | 100% (3) | 17% (12) |
| Digestion % reporting improvement | — | 0% (3) |
| Libido % reporting improvement | 84% (19) | 42% (38) |
| Hormones % reporting improvement | 83% (12) | 5% (62) |
| Heart & lipids % reporting improvement | 100% (7) | 6% (32) |
| Skin & hair % reporting improvement | — | 0% (11) |
| Common side effects | anxiety, insomnia, drowsiness, fatigue | suppression, hair loss, fatigue, insomnia |
| Typical dose reported | daily | Not listed |
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Latest review conclusion
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 ↗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
“I did put on decent size and I feel a lot fuller. My strength and endurance has gone up tremendously. Side effects - Shedding of hair, anxiety...”
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