 Cordyceps (Cordyceps sinensis) is known as a
powerful tonic which gives the body increased vitality and energy.
In a Newsweek interview (Sept. 27, 1993) trainer Ma Junren reported
that he contributed the breaking of several long distance running
world records to their use of the mushroom Cordyceps sinensis.
Cordyceps increases vitality and stamina by:
•Improving the cellular energy production;
•Improving the utilization of oxygen in the body;
•Improving the blood flow in the body, making oxygen and nutrients
more rapidly available to all parts of the body.
WHAT OTHER BENEFITS IS CORDYCEPS
KNOWN FOR?
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Cordyceps is famous for its
use as an aphrodisiac. Recent research in China and Japan has shown
a 64% success rate among men suffering from sexual dysfunction, vs.
24% in the placebo group;
According to TCM, Cordyceps maintains healthy blood circulation.
Recently, western scientists have demonstrated that Cordyceps
drastically lowers cholesterol concentrations. In a study in which 9
hospitals participated with a total of 273 patients, a two months
daily treatment with 3 grams Cordyceps lowered total cholesterol by
17%. Beneficial cholesterol (HDL) was elevated by 27%, while
triglyceride concentration was lowered by 9% on
average;
Cordyceps protects kidneys against the side effects of certain
antibiotics, and is widely used in TCM as a tonic for kidneys;
There are strong indications that Cordyceps stimulates the immune
system.The greater the amount of Cordyceps taken, the more one can
fight off bacterial and viral diseases;
Cordyceps enhances the natural anti-oxidant systems in the body;
Cordyceps protects kidneys against the side effects of certain
antibiotics, and is widely used in TCM as a tonic for kidneys.
KALA Health's Cordyceps mycelium is obtained from an organically
certified grower in the Pacific Northwest. Our Cordyceps is
guaranteed free of heavy metals, pesticides, fungi and bacteria.
Each batch is analyzed by an independent laboratory, and
standardized to guarantee its quality and strength. Cordyceps
is completely safe even at very high dosages. Good therapeutic
results have been achieved with only two capsules per day. However,
best results are achieved with a daily dosage of four capsules. KALA
Health's Cordyceps is Kosher Certified and guaranteed vegetarian. |
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HISTORY OF
CORDYCEPS |
 For
thousands of years the mushroom Cordyceps sinensis was
known as a mysterious organism which changed from plant to
animal. The Chinese knew it as dong chong xia cao, or winter-worm,
summer-grass. To-day we know Cordyceps is a parasite which
invades the body of caterpillars and eats the soft tissue. The
"grass" part is the fruiting body of this mushroom. |
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CORDYCEPS
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS |
Cordyceps
contains hundreds of ingredients, many of which are biologically
active, and have great medical benefits. These ingredients are
sub-divided into seven groups: olysaccarides, mannitol,
tryptophane, nucleosides, nucleotides, cordycepin, and steroles.
Each of these ingredients has unique properties targeting
specific medical benefits. The uniqueness of this mushroom is
that it is the only known natural organism that stimulates the
nervous system, the immune system and the endocrine system.
Medicinal
mushrooms are edible mushrooms with unusually high
medicinal properties. Because of these powerful
properties, more and more physicians are recognizing the
importance of medicinal mushrooms
in treating a variety of diseases.
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Supplement Facts
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Serving
Size: 3 Vegicaps®
Servings Per Container: 30 or 200 |
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Amount Per 3 Vegicaps® |
%
Daily Value
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| Cordyceps (as Cordyceps
sinensis mycelium) |
2.22
g |
Daily
value not established |
Other
ingredients: Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose
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