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Report 008 · Supplements · 2026-07-06 · 5 min
Does Cordyceps Actually Boost Endurance?
A 2026 review of the human trials finds real but inconsistent, low-certainty evidence. And the famous VO2max study wasn't even pure cordyceps, it was a six-mushroom blend, and only worked after three weeks. A formulator's honest read.
Read the report → Report 004 · Supplements · 2026-07-04 · 4 minWhat a Good Lion's Mane Trial Actually Found
The cleanest recent trial gave healthy adults a single dose and measured them. Cognition and mood didn't move, so what does the "clinically shown" copy quietly rest on? Read honestly, with a formulator's disclosure.
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