Check before you startThis one has documented interactions with medication classes where the consequences are serious. If you take any prescription medicine, run it past a pharmacist before starting.
How long to take it
Course-based, six to twelve weeks.
Who it's actually for
People exploring endurance or fatigue support.
Safe upper limit
UnverifiedNo formal limit; 1–3 g daily in trials
Generally well tolerated. Immune-stimulating, so caution with autoimmune conditions.
No source attached yet. Treat this as a starting point, not a citation, until reviewed.
Interactions to know about
- Immunosuppressants — Ciclosporin, tacrolimus, azathioprine, biologics, steroids
- Blood thinners / antiplatelets — Warfarin, apixaban, rivaroxaban, clopidogrel, aspirin
- Diabetes medication — Metformin, insulin, gliclazide, SGLT2 inhibitors
Other supplements:
Run your full list through the interaction check.
Practical notes
- Wild Cordyceps sinensis is essentially unavailable; nearly all products are cultivated militaris or CS-4.
- Avoid with autoimmune disease or on immunosuppressants.