Cordyceps sinensis supplementation and maximal oxygen uptake in older adults: a randomized controlled trial
Chen S, Li Z, Krochmal R, Abrazado M, Kim W, Cooper CB
Published in Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine
Methodology
Randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial of a Cordyceps sinensis preparation with cardiopulmonary exercise testing in healthy older adults.
Key Findings
Cordyceps improved metabolic and ventilatory threshold measures but did not significantly change maximal oxygen uptake.
Conclusions
Cordyceps offers modest ventilatory-threshold benefit without raising peak oxygen uptake.
Limitations
Small sample; proprietary preparation.
Supplements Studied
Cordyceps improved metabolic and ventilatory threshold measures but did not change maximal oxygen uptake
Outcomes Measured
Cordyceps improved metabolic and ventilatory threshold measures but did not significantly change maximal oxygen uptake
Study Details
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