Our Cordyceps mushroom supplements offer a natural way to help support energy and overall vitality, especially during times of physical exertion or stress.
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All our mushroom extracts are from the leading supplier of organic mushroom extracts: Nammex. They have over 40 years of mushroom growing experience and were one of the first companies to bring organic functional mushroom extracts to North America.
Their ingredients go through rigorous quality control and are tested twice for heavy metals, agricultural chemicals and microbial contamination to ensure they meet all standards for dietary supplements of this nature. All of their extracts are made from certified organic mushrooms (fruiting bodies), organically grown or wildcrafted from deep within mountain regions of China.
Mushrooms used for dietary supplements are seldom grown in North America since they are too expensive. China is the leading supplier of mushrooms worldwide and supplies over 90% of the world’s mushrooms.
It has a rich history of mushroom use as both food and medicine and is the birthplace of mushroom cultivation, with shiitake being farmed in the early 1200s. China is one of the only places in the world where you can get 100% organic mushroom (fruiting body) extracts that can be sold at an affordable price.
It is extremely important to distinguish the difference between mushrooms and mycelium.
Mushrooms are the "fruit" and reproductive stage of these organisms, while the mycelium is the root system or "body" of the fungus.
Mushrooms contain much higher levels of active compounds like beta-glucans, and there is a large body of research on them. They have also been consumed for thousands of years as food, and many health benefits have been shown from just mushroom consumption.
Mycelium is commonly grown on a grain substrate, and this grain cannot be separated from the mycelium, so much of the final product is actually grain with no mushrooms present. This shows up in high amounts of starch and low amounts of active compounds like beta-glucans.
For these reasons, Real Mushrooms only utilizes mushrooms in all of its products, with verified levels of important active compounds like beta-glucans, and is always guarded against starchy fillers like grain.
Choose our Cordyceps mushroom supplements to incorporate traditionally valued functional mushrooms into your daily routine. Our extracts are carefully produced to ensure they are rich in beneficial compounds, offering a reliable, effective solution for those looking to integrate these health benefits into their daily routine.
Our organic Cordyceps capsules and extract powders are made with zero fillers, starch, or mycelium fermented grain. They are extracted and third-party tested for the highest potency and purity. These measures ensure you get a high-quality mushroom supplement with a full spectrum of easy-to-digest nutrients & active compounds.
At Real Mushrooms, we use Cordyceps militaris, the only species of Cordyceps that can be sustainably cultivated at scale. Unlike wild Cordyceps sinensis, which grows from caterpillars and is extremely rare and costly, Cordyceps militaris can be grown organically, ensuring consistency, purity, and accessibility.
This species is highly valued in Traditional Chinese Medicine and modern research because it naturally produces cordycepin, a key bioactive compound.
In fact, studies have shown that Cordyceps militaris contains significantly higher levels of cordycepin than Cordyceps sinensis, making it an effective and reliable choice for high-quality mushroom supplements.
All of our Cordyceps products are made from 100% mushroom (fruiting body), with no fillers or mycelium-fermented grain.
That’s true for Cordyceps sinensis, a rare species that naturally grows from caterpillars in the wild. It has been highly prized in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) but is incredibly scarce and expensive, making it unrealistic to use for large-scale supplements.
The good news is that Cordyceps militaris, another species in the same family, can be cultivated sustainably and is the form you’ll find in Real Mushrooms products. Research shows that Cordyceps militaris contains much higher levels of cordycepin, the key compound associated with its health-supporting properties, compared to wild Cordyceps sinensis.
In fact, a 2008 study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry found that Cordyceps militaris can produce up to 90 times more cordycepin. This makes Cordyceps militaris not only more accessible, but also a highly potent choice for those who want to enjoy the traditional benefits of Cordyceps in a reliable, cultivated form.
Cordyceps is a functional mushroom traditionally used to support energy and vitality. Today, it's sought after by everyone from athletes to busy professionals for its ability to support:
- Healthy energy and stamina†
- Physical performance and oxygen utilization†
- Recovery from exercise and fatigue†
- Immune function and overall wellness†
- Healthy kidney function†
- Healthy liver function†
Cordyceps contains naturally occurring compounds such as cordycepin and beta-glucans, which are believed to play a key role in these benefits. At Real Mushrooms, we use 100% organic Cordyceps militaris mushrooms (fruiting body only)—not myceliated fermented grain. Our mushrooms are carefully cultivated, hot water extracted, and verified for potency and purity in third-party labs.
This ensures you get a pure, powerful extract that supports your daily energy needs—without the added starches or fillers found in many other mushroom supplements.
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Trusted by wellness seekers and professionals alike, our mushroom supplements have earned the rating of Best Mushroom Supplement Products four years in a row by consumers in ConsumerLab.com Annual Supplement Survey.
†Ratings based on results of the 2025 ConsumerLab.com Survey of Supplement Users. More information.
