Could a natural fungus compound fight fatigue and sharpen your mind? New research suggests cordycepin might hold the key to boosting endurance and protecting brain function when pushed to the limit.
Cordyceps parasitic fungus growing on an ant, also known as zombie-ant fungus, 3D illustration. Study: Cordycepin combined with antioxidant effects improves fatigue caused by excessive exercise. Image Credit: Kateryna Kon / Shutterstock
In a recent paper published in the journal Scientific Reports, researchers used a mouse model to examine the anti-fatigue effects of cordycepin, a compound found in Cordyceps militarist. (C. militarist) is a fungus species with applications in traditional Chinese medicine and modern pharmaceuticals.
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