General Dosage
1-3g Cordyceps militaris powder daily or 500-1000mg concentrated extract
Maximum dose: 4g/day (higher doses used in some studies without adverse effects)
Cordyceps Dosage Guide
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Dosage Recommendations
General recommendation: 1-3g Cordyceps militaris powder daily or 500-1000mg concentrated extract
Timing: Morning or pre-workout (30-60 minutes before exercise) • Take with food for best absorption.
Dosage by Condition
Exercise performance
3-4g Cordyceps militaris dailyEmerging
Energy/vitality
1-3g dailyEmerging
Respiratory support
1-3g dailyPreliminary
Immune support
1-2g dailyEmerging
| Condition | Recommended Dose | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Exercise performance | 3-4g Cordyceps militaris daily | Emerging |
| Energy/vitality | 1-3g daily | Emerging |
| Respiratory support | 1-3g daily | Preliminary |
| Immune support | 1-2g daily | Emerging |
Upper limit: 4g/day (higher doses used in some studies without adverse effects)
Timing & Absorption
Morning or pre-workout (30-60 minutes before exercise)
Best taken with food for optimal absorption.
References
- Hirsch KR, Smith-Ryan AE, Roelofs EJ, et al. (2017). Cordyceps militaris Improves Tolerance to High-Intensity Exercise After Acute and Chronic Supplementation. Journal of Dietary Supplements. DOI PubMed
- Tuli HS, Sandhu SS, Sharma AK (2014). Pharmacological and therapeutic potential of Cordyceps with special reference to Cordycepin. 3 Biotech. DOI PubMed