Cordyceps militaris mushrooms have earned acclaim as a powerhouse supplement for many of us modern folks. The question remains: "how much cordyceps should I take daily?" Knowing how much Cordyceps supplements can be tricky since they come in varying potency and quality. We think there's no need for mystery. This piece will reflect your needs and fit your lifestyle.

Why Are So Many People Taking Cordyceps?

Cordyceps (also known as the caterpillar fungus) has gained its reputation due to its ability to promote healthy energy, lung capacity, and fertility and support kidney health – just to name a few of its shining qualities.* This fungi has become especially renowned for its potential health benefits in relation to athletic performance.

After centuries of use in traditional Chinese medicine, cordyceps mushrooms have grown in popularity in Western culture. And with each passing year, more and more people are taking cordyceps for potential health benefits.

An Adaptogen that Adapts to Your Needs

Despite a person’s unique reason for incorporating Cordyceps into their diets, the serving will be mostly unchanging. If your intention is long-term, ongoing support from cordyceps supplements, you want to consume the mushroom daily. Most fungi-fanatics take their Cordyceps supplements at around the same time.*

Cordyceps is also a great “take-as-you-need” natural supplement. On the farm here at Mushroom Revival, we do just that! We brew Cordyceps tea on days when we want to support healthy energy.* Some Revivalists also make a morning cup o' Cordyceps to replace the typical cup o' Joe.

So, we get it: this doesn't really answer the questions surrounding consuming cordyceps daily... Why not cut to chase? How much Cordyceps to take daily is contingent on your consuming cordyceps products. Cordyceps extract comes in a wide variety of formats. Most commonly, you will find Cordyceps extract in capsule form, cordyceps powder, gummies, or as a tincture. The lucky few can enjoy whole, dried mushrooms. Next, we'll dive into recommended guidelines for all cordyceps supplementation.

Should You Take Cordyceps with Food?

You can take your cordyceps militaris capsules with or without food at any time of day. For example, if you're making a cordyceps tea, you can enjoy it with your breakfast, lunch, or to help get through the midday slump. Some people prefer taking Cordyceps by adding a few tincture drops or powdered cordyceps spoonfuls to their oatmeal, smoothie, or soup.

Is Taking Cordyceps Safe in the Long Term?

Cordyceps is a mushroom that can be taken for the short term or long term. This fungus is rich in natural active compounds that people have taken daily in traditional Chinese culture without adverse effects. However, if you have questions regarding your cordyceps routine, you should always seek professional medical advice.

How Much Cordyceps to Take Daily: Cordyceps Capsules

Most supplements you buy will have a recommended serving size found on the container. These are trustworthy suggestions, and we would advise following them! Dosage sizes depend on the strength and method of cordyceps extract. Mushroom Revival uses a double-extraction method to get the most cordyceps power packed into a vegan capsule--and we recommend you take one per day, increasing to two per day, then adjusting your dosage if needed.

Also, be sure to take your supplements around the same time each day to keep those supportive, functional compounds in your system as consistently as possible.

How Much Cordyceps to Take Daily: Cordyceps Tincture

Tinctures are also an excellent route for those of us who want minimal preparation. The extraction is already done for you, and it is conveniently bottled with a dropper so you can take it anytime, anywhere.

So how much Cordyceps to take daily in tincture form? The recommended serving of our tincture is 1-3 dropper fulls, 1-2 times per day. Start with less, and increase as you feel called. 

How Much Cordyceps to Take Daily: Cordyceps Gummies

Mushroom gummies are a great way to make your daily cordyceps a true treat! If you opt for gummy vitamins, these chewable treats are an ideal way to transform a traditional Chinese medicine into your secret to a bit more pep in your step.

How many vegan Mushroom Revival gummies should you enjoy daily? Most of us take two cordyceps gummies every day. The more athletic fungi fanatics around here take theirs about 30-minutes before an athletic performance.

How Much Cordyceps to Take Daily: Cordyceps Powder

Cordyceps powder is a delicious way to indulge in high-quality cordyceps extracts. This format is boldly flavored without being too 'mushroomy.' This makes it a tasty addition to a pre-workout shake for fitness enthusiasts or a hot beverage during the workday to get the beneficial beta-glucans.

So, what is a normal daily dosage of cordyceps when they come in powder form? We suggest one scoop of Mushroom Revival's Cordyceps Energy Powder.

A Mushroom Revival Supplement Per Day...

Buying supplements can feel like a chore. With so many companies that keep one thing top secret: their contents. Cordyceps militaris extract is the top ingredient in all our supplements.

At Mushroom Revival, we double extract all of our mushrooms to give you the most potent mushroom supplements we know how to make! From modern research and traditional Chinese medicine preparation methods, we now know that mushrooms contain both water-soluble and alcohol-soluble compounds. This means that some active constituents are only reached via a boiled water bath and some are only accessed by breaking down tough cellular structures via an alcohol soak. Here in our lab, each mushroom extract is put through a 95% organic alcohol immersion process followed by a water decoction. The two are then blended together to result in a doubly extracted tincture that contains 35% alcohol in the final product.

Avoid cordyceps supplements that claim to use cordyceps sinensis or wild cordyceps. Not only are these claims likely false, but the collection of wild cordyceps sinensis has decimated the natural cordyceps sinensis species due to over collection. Unlike cordyceps sinensis, cordyceps militaris can be cultivated domestically ethically.

For a Revival in Health, Choose Mushroom Revival

How much cordyceps? The takeaway is that with Cordyceps supplements, your involvement can be flexible, but when in doubt use the guidelines we provide on our packages. Feel free to experiment within that spectrum of the minimum recommended doses, and increase as you want. Whether you're looking to start a new exercise performance routine or take cordyceps as a new midday pick-me-up, cordyceps will brighten your day.

Start feeling great today! You can buy dried cordyceps mushrooms for tea or dual-extracted tinctures and other amazing (and ethical) cordyceps formats from Mushroom Revival by clicking the buttons below. We practice organic farming and processing for all of our mushroom products and are constantly adjusting our methods according to research to deliver the best quality product we can. Join the revival and charge up your life with our favorite, Cordyceps militaris.