Cordyceps vs Reishi for mood
Short answer: For mood, more users report improvement with Cordyceps — 91% of 23 reports, versus 70% of 10 for Reishi.
Cordyceps has 21 meta-analyses and 32 randomized trials on PubMed; Reishi has 9 and 3.
Based on 487 reports about Cordyceps and 220 about Reishi. Not medical advice.
| Cordyceps Supplement | Reishi Supplement | |
|---|---|---|
| Users say it helped | 67%helped190 reports · high confidence | 66%helped64 reports · medium confidence |
| Verdict | Mostly positive | Mostly positive |
| Research | AResearch: Strong | BResearch: Moderate |
| Meta-analyses / RCTs | 21 / 32 | 9 / 3 |
| Mainly used for | ||
| Energy % reporting improvement | 91% (123) | 71% (7) |
| Performance % reporting improvement | 96% (53) | — |
| Sleep % reporting improvement | 43% (7) | 86% (36) |
| Anxiety % reporting improvement | 43% (7) | 90% (29) |
| Mood % reporting improvement | 91% (23) | 70% (10) |
| Common side effects | drowsiness, anxiety, insomnia, hypertension | low mood, stomach upset, vertigo, dht inhibition |
| Typical dose reported | 500 mg / daily | 1-2 g / 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.”
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 ↗“Reishi is good too (at night), plus cordyceps and maitake. That stuff really helped me get functioning again.”
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