LifeSource Vitamins — Organic Cordyceps (60 Vegan Capsules)Organic Cordyceps — 60 Vegan Capsules — Immune, Energy & Healthy Inflammatory Response*
LifeSource Vitamins Organic Cordyceps provides certified-organic Cordyceps sinensis mycelium standardized to 40% polysaccharides (400 mg per serving) to support immune function, a healthy inflammatory response, and everyday energy metabolism.* Produced in FDA-registered, GMP-certified facilities and
3rd-party lab tested for purity, potency & label accuracy.*
Research Promise:
At LifeSource Vitamins, our commitment is rooted in research and results. Every benefit below is supported by human clinical studies indexed in the National Institutes of Health (NIH) via PubMed, with full texts available in the National Library of Medicine (NLM) PubMed Central (PMC) when available. We also reference reviews from leading health organizations and insights from top global universities to keep guidance aligned with credible science.*
Clinically Studied Benefits (with research)
• Supports exercise capacity in older adults* — Cs-4 improved exercise performance/VO2 measures in healthy adults 50–75 yrs. (NIH/PubMed — Chen, 2010)
• Improves tolerance to high-intensity exercise* — C. militaris supplementation enhanced TTE and VO2max in trained adults. (PMC — Hirsch, 2016)
• Exercise performance support (confirmatory)* — Additional human data suggest performance improvements with C. militaris. (NIH/PubMed — Choi, 2020)
• Immune function in healthy adults* — Mycelium culture extract increased immune activity in a randomized, double-blind trial. (NIH/PubMed — Jung, 2019)
• Immune response (healthy volunteers)* — C. militaris beverage modulated immune parameters in an RCT. (NIH/PubMed — Ontawong, 2024)
• Kidney-related biomarkers (clinical meta-analysis)* — In CKD populations, cordyceps preparations improved creatinine-based measures and proteinuria (adjunct use). (NIH/PubMed — Zhang, 2014)
• Post-transplant adjunct outcomes (systematic review)* — Cordyceps-based therapy associated with improved kidney function indicators vs. controls. (NIH/PubMed — Ong, 2017)
• Cardiometabolic markers (human/adjunct reports)* — Analyses and clinical reports note trends in lipids/glucose with cordyceps preparations (context: adjunct to standard care). (NIH/PubMed — Koh, 2003)
• Respiratory quality-of-life (clinical study)* — Formulation containing C. sinensis improved lung function & symptom scores over 3 months. (NIH/PubMed — Wang, 2016)
• Clinical context & dosing summaries* — Reviews discuss human dosing and safety for fermented mycelium in renal populations. (PMC — Liu, 2022)
Additional / Promising Evidence*
• Glycemic support mechanisms* — Reviews and experimental studies describe cordycepin/polysaccharide actions relevant to glucose homeostasis. (PMC — Yu, 2015)
• Anti-inflammatory pathways* — Contemporary reviews outline effects on cytokines, NF-κB, and oxidative stress. (NIH/PubMed — Chen, 2024)
• Atherosclerosis-related research* — Evidence describes cholesterol-lowering/vascular actions; more targeted human trials are needed. (NIH/PubMed — Zhang, 2024)
• Respiratory support signals* — Clinical/observational work suggests symptom and function improvements in bronchitis/asthma contexts. (PMC — Shu, 2024)
• Renal protection mechanisms* — Reviews summarize human/animal data on renal fibrosis pathways and adjunctive benefits. (PMC — Zhang, 2023)
• Performance/ATP hypotheses* — Narrative/mechanistic work links cordycepin to mitochondrial energy metabolism. (PMC — Hirsch, 2016)
University / Academic Context*
• Exercise physiology & performance* — University-affiliated research teams report VO2max/TTE benefits with Cordyceps in trained and older adults. (PMC — Hirsch, 2016; NIH/PubMed — Chen, 2010)
• Immunology* — Academic groups document immune-modulating effects of mycelium extracts in healthy adults. (NIH/PubMed — Jung, 2019; NIH/PubMed — Ontawong, 2024)
• Renal sciences* — University-led meta-analyses and reviews summarize adjunctive benefits for kidney-related markers. (NIH/PubMed — Zhang, 2014; PMC — Liu, 2022)
Global Evidence & Authoritative Reviews*
• Immune & metabolic reviews* — NIH-indexed reviews summarize immunomodulatory and metabolic actions of Cordyceps polysaccharides. (PMC — Das, 2021; NIH/PubMed — Chen, 2024)
• Renal evidence summaries* — Systematic reviews/meta-analyses discuss adjunctive effects in CKD contexts. (PMC — Zhang, 2014)
• Respiratory function reviews* — NIH-indexed articles describe improvements in lung function/quality-of-life with cordyceps-based formulations. (PMC — Shu, 2024)
We monitor research from leading institutions — Harvard Univ, Johns Hopkins Univ, Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, Cambridge Univ, Oxford Univ, Stanford Univ, Yale Univ, Tufts Univ, Univ of Florida, Oregon State Univ (Linus Pauling Institute), Columbia Univ, Cornell Univ, and many more — to keep our guidance aligned with credible science.*
Key IngredientsOrganic Cordyceps (C. sinensis) Mycelium — 1000 mg per 2-cap serving, standardized to 40% polysaccharides (400 mg) — provides naturally occurring beta-glucans and cordycepin to support immune function, healthy inflammatory balance & everyday vitality.*
Brief Benefit Bullets
• Certified-organic cordyceps to support immune function*
• Helps maintain a healthy inflammatory response*
• Everyday energy & vitality support*
• Standardized to 40% polysaccharides (400 mg)
• Vegan capsules; non-GMO; free of common allergens*
3rd-party lab tested for purity, potency & label accuracy*
Suggested Use
Take 2 vegan capsules daily, or as directed by your healthcare professional. Do not exceed recommended dose. If pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or have a medical condition, consult your physician.*
Product Specifications
• Serving Size — 2 vegan capsules
• Servings Per Container — 30
• Active Ingredient — Organic Cordyceps (C. sinensis) Mycelium Powder — 1000 mg (standardized to 40% polysaccharides [400 mg])
• Other Ingredients — Organic capsule (pullulan, water), organic rice hull
• Free From — No dairy, wheat, gluten, corn, eggs, peanuts, soy, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, sesame, preservatives, artificial colors or flavors*
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*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Organic Cordyceps — 60 vegan capsules. Supports immune function, healthy inflammatory response & everyday energy. 3rd-party tested. Clinically Studied Ingredients — NIH/PubMed!*
