Organic Cordyceps Mushroom Extract Powder – Bulk Supplement

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.

The products are identical. The only difference is how you want to consume them.

2 capsules is equivalent to roughly a 1/2 tsp of the mushroom powders.

In terms of potency and efficacy, both the capsules and powders are equally effective at delivering.

The capsules are great for travel, whereas the powder can be added to recipes or mixed in coffee, tea or bone broth.

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.

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.

Cordyceps is widely used for its potential to support sustainable, balanced energy—making it a popular choice among athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone looking to avoid the crash of caffeine or stimulants. Research suggests Cordyceps may support improved oxygen uptake and aerobic capacity, which can aid in endurance and performance during physical activity.*

The key compound believed to contribute to these effects is cordycepin, which is found in high concentrations in Cordyceps militaris—the strain use in our supplements. Unlike many products made from myceliated grain, Real Mushrooms Cordyceps contains no added starch or filler, and is tested for high levels of active compounds like beta-glucans.

That would be Cordyceps sinensis, which grows out of a caterpillar’s body and is incredibly pricey and rare. While it is the most well-known species of Cordyceps mushrooms, it's just not realistic to produce this mushroom at scale.

Here at Real Mushrooms, we use the cultivated alternative, Cordyceps militaris. It is the only type of Cordyceps species that can be commercially cultivated at scale to produce a Cordyceps powder from its fruiting body, and it is becoming quite popular for health benefits like energy support in supplements.

Beta-glucans are naturally occurring polysaccharides found in mushrooms and are among the most studied compounds for their functional properties*. For this reason, we specifically measure beta-glucan levels on our products.

We do not believe in using polysaccharides as a measure of quality as they can be easily doctored using starch-like substances like grains.

Whether you’re training hard or just looking for more natural energy throughout your day, Cordyceps may help you feel more resilient, active, and ready to perform.