Cordyceps Boost Runners' Iron & Repair Muscles?

This video explores a scientific study on how Cordyceps militaris, a type of mushroom extract, might benefit long-distance runners. The researchers found that runners who took this extract for 16 weeks showed signs of improved iron levels and reduced muscle damage compared to those who took a placebo. This suggests Cordyceps militaris could be helpful for runners during pre-season training by potentially preventing anemia and muscle injury.

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Nakamura, A., Shinozaki, E., Suzuki, Y., Santa, K., Kumazawa, Y., Kobayashi, F., Nagaoka, I., & Koikawa, N. (2024). Effect of the Administration of Cordyceps militaris Mycelium Extract on Blood Markers for Anemia in Long-Distance Runners. Nutrients, 16(12), 1835. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16121835

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