Cordyceps Mushroom Blend

Energy level regulation can be described as our body's ability to achieve a mental state of alertness and focus as well as possess adequate physical stamina, particularly when we need to concentrate on or complete a specific task. While our Cordyceps Mushroom Blend may offer benefit in both of these areas, it has been specifically designed to help provide the sustained physical energy you need to power through your day:

Cordyceps 8:1 Fruiting Body Extract:
- Adaptogenic Benefits: Cordyceps is a type of mushroom with adaptogenic properties. It may help the body adapt to stress and promote overall resilience.
- Energy and Stamina: Cordyceps is known for its potential to enhance energy levels and stamina, making it popular among athletes and those seeking increased vitality.

Cocoa Extract:
- Cognitive Function: Cocoa flavonoids may support cognitive function and memory.
- Mood Enhancement: Cocoa contains compounds like theobromine and phenylethylamine that can enhance mood and promote feelings of well-being.

Alpha GPC:
- Cognitive Enhancement: It may support cognitive function, memory, and learning by providing a source of choline, which is a precursor to the neurotransmitter acetylcholine.
- Neuroprotective: Alpha GPC may have neuroprotective properties, potentially helping to protect brain cells from damage.

Acetyl-L-Carnitine:
- Brain Health: Acetyl-L-Carnitine is an amino acid derivative that may support brain health and cognitive function.
- Neurotransmitter Production: It can assist in the production of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter involved in memory and learning.
- Energy Metabolism: Acetyl-L-Carnitine plays a role in the transport of fatty acids into the mitochondria, where they are used for energy production.


These four ingredients help support cognitive function, energy levels, mood, and overall well-being. When used appropriately and in consultation with a healthcare provider, they may help address specific needs related to physical stamina, stress management, and mental alertness and focus. It is important to follow recommended dosages and guidelines for safe and effective use.

Take two capsules daily, with or without food, or as recommended by your healthcare practitioner.

Serving Size: 2 Capsules
Cordyceps 8:1 Fruiting Body Extract 500mg
Cocoa Extract 300mg
Acetyl-L-Carnitine 300mg

Organic Absorption and Utilization Blend 200mg:
Sunflower Lecithin, Ginger Extract, Black Pepper Extract

--Cordyceps 8:1 Fruiting Body Extract is derived from the Cordyceps genus of mushrooms that has long been touted in traditional Chinese medicine for possessing medicinal properties. The use of the fruiting body results in a higher quality product than use of the mycelium, and the "8:1" figure indicates that the product is highly concentrated, requiring eight parts of raw material to make one part of the resulting extract. Cordyceps has been reported to have adaptogenic properties--meaning that it helps the body adapt to stress--as well as energy-boosting effects. Long-term supplementation studies in humans are sparse, though animal studies have shown promising signs of potential anti-fatigue and anti-depressant effects. The mechanisms underlying these effects are currently unclear, though it is thought that the bioactive compound cordycepin may have impacts on stress-related inflammatory pathways, neurotransmitter synthesis, turnover, and function, and cellular energy metabolism. 1

--Cocoa Extract is a concentrated derivative of the cacao bean, which is the base ingredient in chocolate. Cocoa extract is known to contain small amounts of the compounds caffeine, theobromine, and phenylethylamine (PEA), which can promote feelings of well-being and alertness. Multiple studies have demonstrated that cocoa supplementation can enhance memory and cognitive function and reduce fatigue--while also boosting mood and reducing anxiety--to a greater extent than consuming caffeine in isolation. 2

--Acetyl-L-Carnitine (ALCAR) is an acetylated form of the amino acid L-Carnitine; while it shares its parent molecule's role in energy production via transporting fatty acids into mitochondria to be converted to ATP, ALCAR is unique in that the attached acetyl group allows it to cross the blood-brain barrier and, as a result, act within the central nervous system. Some studies have suggested ALCAR might offer some benefit in protecting cognitive function from both age-related and disease-related (e.g. Alzheimer's, dementia, etc.) decline. Fewer studies have been conducted on cognitive enhancing effects in health individuals, and so more research is needed to draw definitive conclusions in this demographic. 3


*While these potential benefits sound promising, more comprehensive human studies are needed to confirm them. In addition, the effects of these compounds can vary based on several factors, including dosage, inter-individual physiological differences, and the presence of other exogenous compounds. It is important to consult a health care professional before starting a new supplement--particularly if you have been diagnosed with a medical condition and/or are taking medication or other exogenous substances--to ensure that no contraindications or potential for adverse reactions may exist.


References:

1. Lin YE, Chen YC, Lu KH, Huang YJ, Panyod S, Liu WT, Yang SH, Lu YS, Chen MH, Sheen LY. Antidepressant-like effects of water extract of Cordyceps militaris (Linn.) Link by modulation of ROCK2/PTEN/Akt signaling in an unpredictable chronic mild stress-induced animal model. J Ethnopharmacol. 2021 Aug 10;276:114194. doi: 10.1016/j.jep.2021.114194. Epub 2021 May 8. PMID: 33974945.

2. Boolani, A., Lindheimer, J.B., Loy, B.D. et al. Acute effects of brewed cocoa consumption on attention, motivation to perform cognitive work and feelings of anxiety, energy and fatigue: a randomized, placebo-controlled crossover experiment. BMC Nutr 3, 8 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40795-016-0117-z

3. Pennisi M, Lanza G, Cantone M, D'Amico E, Fisicaro F, Puglisi V, Vinciguerra L, Bella R, Vicari E, Malaguarnera G. Acetyl-L-Carnitine in Dementia and Other Cognitive Disorders: A Critical Update. Nutrients. 2020 May 12;12(5):1389. doi: 10.3390/nu12051389. PMID: 32408706; PMCID: PMC7284336.

All of our ingredients are third-party party tested for purity, potency, microbiological content, residual solvents and heavy metals.