Superfood spotlight: Cordyceps mushroom for willpower, stamina and performance

There are superfoods that even blow our minds. We are under the spell of medicinal mushrooms, and we are particularly fond of the caterpillar-shaped cordyceps. Whether it's a quick energy boost, long-term strength building or to improve performance in sport - cordyceps is our secret weapon.

The vitalising mushroom Cordyceps originates from Asia (China, Mongolia and Tibet) and is a well-known super tonic for the body that builds up and strengthens libido, mental and physical strength and the immune system. The parasitic fungus - cordyceps kills caterpillars in order to grow in their bodies, which is one of the reasons why it is called the caterpillar fungus - is considered a real fountain of youth. It grows at an altitude of 3000 to 5000 metres and is almost priceless due to its rarity. Cordyceps is the most expensive mushroom and even more valuable than truffles!

All medicinal mushrooms have amazing effects on the body, both short-term and long-term. The body and mental strength are strengthened and the caterpillar fungus is a well-known jing-Tonic that strengthens vitality. A strengthened jing helps the body to cope with stress and delays the ageing process.

In traditional Chinese medicine, cordyceps is used to strengthen the body and improve performance. Today, top athletes take advantage of this, as the effect is astounding: Olympic athletes were even tested in doping controls, as they delivered absolutely surprising performances with the help of cordyceps, among other things. Even on long journeys and exhausting working days, we always have Cordyceps with us and enjoy the extra boost of strength, stamina and brain power.

Cordyceps is traditionally used to increase libido, for anxiety and depression, burn-out and chronic fatigue as well as for lung problems. Cordyceps is also recommended for hair loss, menstrual problems and menopausal symptoms. Strengthens the kidneys - the seat of vitality jing - and cordyceps can lower the blood sugar level and is therefore considered an antidiabetic.

In order to enjoy the benefits of medicinal mushrooms, the vital substances must be released from the cells. The body cannot extract the vital substances from whole mushrooms. Powders or extracts are therefore ideal. Powders work more broadly, extracts more intensively "in depth". Combination products consisting of extract and powder are therefore ideal. Especially with medicinal mushrooms such as Cordyceps, it is particularly important to pay attention to high-quality and organic products and to find a trusted manufacturer.

High-quality Cordyceps powder, which is grown in organic quality and strictly controlled, bottled in Switzerland and correctly authorised, is available for 89.- for 120 capsules. here.

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