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Fungal Biology and Applications Journal of Dietary Supplements

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Cordyceps militaris Improves Tolerance to High-Intensity Exercise After Acute and Chronic Supplementation

Katie R. Hirsch, Abbie E. Smith‐Ryan, Erica J. Roelofs, Eric T. Trexler, Meredith G. Mock
Journal of Dietary Supplements Summary & key facts 2016 28 citations

This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study tested a mushroom blend containing Cordyceps militaris (4 g/day) in 28 young, recreationally active adults. After one week there were no clear group differences on most lab tests, but analysis of confidence intervals showed time-to-exhaustion (TTE) increased by about 28 seconds in the mushroom group.…

Exercise and Physiological Responses Fungal Biology and Applications Muscle metabolism and nutrition
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