Cordyceps (Chinese caterpillar) capsule dietary supplement • organic fruiting body • hot-water extract • precise dosing • pure composition • plant-based capsule • laboratory testing • 60 cap
Cordyceps capsules are a food supplement with an organic hot-water extract of Cordyceps militaris fruiting body, for adults who prefer a precisely measured capsule form of this functional mushroom without mixing powder. The ingredient comes from the provinces of Jiangsu and Fujian, where it is grown under conditions close to its natural environment and extracted with hot water at a ratio of up to 12:1. The extract is monitored for naturally occurring compounds typical of cordyceps, particularly beta-glucans, polysaccharides, nucleosides and cordycepin.
The standard daily serving is 2 capsules, providing 800 mg of organic cordyceps fruiting body extract and at least 1.6 mg of cordycepin; a pack of 60 capsules lasts 30 days at this dosage. The formulation contains no fillers, gluten, soya, dairy ingredients or animal-derived capsule material; the capsule is made from plant cellulose.
Why we added Mushrooms For Life to the PraveBio.cz range
Mushrooms For Life is a British functional mushroom brand founded in 2011 by naturopath and author Martin Powell, who worked with mushroom growers in China for many years. In 2017, the brand was taken over by Graham Botfield and Ben Shouler, both involved in specialist education around mushrooms and natural supplements.
The brand works with organic mushrooms, hot-water extraction, laboratory testing and clear distinctions between fruiting bodies, mycelium and blended mushroom products. We selected it for PraveBio.cz because its approach to functional mushrooms focuses on the mushroom species, part used, type of extract and measurable compounds, rather than unspecified mushroom powder without analytical data.
Cordyceps capsules – organic Cordyceps militaris fruiting body extract
Cordyceps capsules are a food supplement made from 100% organic Cordyceps militaris fruiting body extract in a plant cellulose capsule. The capsule format makes measuring each serving easier than using powder and requires no mixing into a drink. The supplement is part of the Pure Grade range of pure mushroom extracts without fillers; a pack of 60 capsules lasts 30 days when taking 2 capsules a day.
The cultivation itself is worth noting: cordyceps is grown in the provinces of JiangSu and Fujian on organically grown rice under conditions that closely replicate the mushroom’s natural environment. It grows for 120 days, considerably longer than the commonly stated 30 days; this allows the substrate to be gradually depleted and gives the resulting ingredient a more concentrated profile of the monitored compounds. Follow the recommended dosage on the label and pay attention to individual tolerance.
- For: adults, active people, those who exercise and anyone who prefers cordyceps in a precise capsule dose without the taste of powder.
- Characteristics: organic hot-water extract of Cordyceps militaris fruiting body, not a blend of several mushrooms.
- Quality control: available analyses with batch data for beta-glucan, polysaccharide and cordycepin content.
- Dosage: 2 capsules 1× daily with meals or without; if you have sensitive digestion, taking them with meals may be preferable.
Unlike standard mushroom powder, this is not simply ground raw material. Hot-water extraction helps release compounds from the mushroom cell wall that are typical of cordyceps, particularly polysaccharides and cordycepin. Compared with multi-mushroom blends, this capsule extract has a narrower, clearer focus: cordyceps only in capsules.
The main difference lies not in a long ingredient list, but in how the raw material is produced: organic fruiting body, longer cultivation, hot-water extraction, laboratory verification and clearly stated analytical parameters. When choosing, the key points are a simple formulation, precise dosage, traceable origin and the brand’s transparent use of analytical results.
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Cordyceps is one of the most frequently studied functional mushrooms. Scientific literature mainly examines its naturally occurring compounds, including cordycepin, beta-glucans, polysaccharides and nucleosides.
When choosing cordyceps supplements, it is important to distinguish between powder, extract, fruiting body, mycelium and multi-mushroom blends. This supplement falls within the narrower group of fruiting body extracts, where measurable compounds are stated alongside the mushroom species.
Scientific publications examine the composition and characterisation of Cordyceps militaris. Their findings cannot be applied to the effects of this specific food supplement.
Source for scientific context: Review of polysaccharide biosynthesis in Cordyceps militaris.
Cordyceps capsules – key advantages
- Pure Grade extract – a range focused on pure mushroom extract without maltodextrin, sweeteners or processing additives.
- Cordyceps militaris fruiting body – the supplement contains the fruiting body rather than only unspecified mushroom powder.
- 120-day cultivation – longer cultivation compared with the usual 30 days helps produce a more concentrated profile of naturally occurring compounds.
- Organically grown rice as the substrate – the mushroom grows on an organic substrate under conditions that replicate the species’ natural environment.
- Origin: JiangSu and Fujian – the raw material comes from Chinese provinces with a long tradition of functional mushroom cultivation.
- No added caffeine – cordyceps is not a coffee or energy supplement; it suits users looking for a mushroom extract without added caffeine.
- No fillers – the formulation contains organic cordyceps extract and a plant cellulose capsule.
- Vegan friendly – the capsule contains no bovine gelatine or other animal-derived ingredients.
- For regular use – follow the recommended dosage on the label and pay attention to individual tolerance.
Cordyceps in a standardised capsule format without a blend of several mushrooms. Its main features are longer cultivation, growth on organically farmed rice, hot-water extraction and regular quality control.
Which form of cordyceps should you choose?
Cordyceps supplements differ mainly in the part of the mushroom used, the processing method and the format. When choosing, it is important to distinguish between fruiting body extract, full-spectrum fermented biomass, powder and drink blends.
Capsules with organic fruiting body extract offer the clearest option for a precise dose without the taste of the mushroom. They suit those looking for concentration, a simple formulation and a capsule format.
Organic cordyceps extract powder provides the same type of raw material in a form that can be mixed into a drink. It requires measuring each serving but offers more flexible use outside a capsule format.
Cordyceps Perform uses full-spectrum mushroom biomass, young fruiting bodies and fermented mushroom medium. Compared with a pure fruiting body extract, it has a broader profile but a lower concentration of some monitored compounds.
Fermented cordyceps is an alternative for those who prefer fermented plant and mushroom supplements. The key difference here is the processing method, not the type of extract.
Why choose Mushrooms For Life
Brand origins: Mushrooms For Life was founded in the UK in 2011. Founder Martin Powell is an author and educator who spent many years working with functional mushrooms, their traditional use in Asia and growers in China.
Specialist continuity: In 2017, Graham Botfield and Ben Shouler took over the brand. Both continued Powell’s focus on education, ingredient selection and distinguishing between individual mushroom species according to their actual composition.
Chinese growing expertise: The brand is open about sourcing selected mushrooms from growers in China. For functional mushrooms, this origin is relevant because China has a long tradition and extensive expertise in mushroom cultivation, harvesting and processing.
Its own growers and organic cultivation: Mushrooms For Life works with organically grown mushrooms from trusted growers. The cordyceps is also notable for cultivation on organic rice and its long 120-day growing cycle, showing that the brand does not rely solely on rapidly produced mushroom raw material.
Distinguishing between mushroom forms: The brand does not treat functional mushrooms as one interchangeable category. It distinguishes between fruiting bodies, mycelium, extracts, fermented biomass and multi-mushroom blends, making it easier for customers to understand the differences when choosing.
Who the brand isn’t for: Mushrooms For Life is not for customers looking for sweet flavoured blends, appealing names without analytical data or a one-size-fits-all mushroom product. It is for those who choose according to mushroom species, origin, part used, extraction method and available quality-control documentation.
British mushroom expertise
The brand was founded in the UK and has focused on functional mushrooms from the outset, distinguishing between species and explaining their differences clearly.
Founder Martin Powell
The brand’s origins are linked to an author and naturopath who worked with Chinese growers and mushroom extracts for many years.
Organic rice
The cordyceps in this range grows on organic rice, which serves as the organic substrate for cultivation of the fruiting bodies.
120-day cultivation
The longer growing cycle distinguishes this cordyceps from more rapidly produced raw materials and is one of the product’s main points of difference.
Controlled cultivation
The cordyceps grows in an environment with controlled temperature and light, providing stable conditions for the fruiting bodies throughout cultivation.
No fillers
Pure Grade products focus on mushroom extract without maltodextrin, unnecessary carriers or processing additives.
Ingredients
Organic cordyceps fruiting body extract powder (Cordyceps militaris), plant cellulose capsule (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose).
Nutritional values
| Typical values | per 1 capsule | per 2 capsules | What it means when choosing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Organic Cordyceps militaris fruiting body extract | 400 mg | 800 mg | Pure mushroom extract in capsule form without measuring powder. |
| Cordycepin | min. 0.8 mg | min. 1.6 mg | A compound characteristic of the species, monitored in Cordyceps militaris as one of its reference markers. |
| Beta-glucans | indicative, by batch | min. 30 % in the extract | A value that can be verified from the analytical documentation in the Files tab. |
| Polysaccharides | indicative, by batch | 43.05 % according to the available analysis | A group of mushroom compounds for which hot-water extraction is used. |
| Plant cellulose capsule | part of the capsule | part of the capsule | Vegan capsule without bovine gelatine. |
Values per 1 capsule are indicative half-dose calculations based on the serving of 2 capsules. 2 capsules provide 800 mg of organic cordyceps fruiting body extract and at least 1.6 mg of cordycepin. Recommended use is 2 capsules daily.
Ingredient breakdown
Organic Cordyceps militaris fruiting body extract
What it is: A hot-water extract of organically grown cordyceps fruiting body. The mushroom grows in the provinces of JiangSu and Fujian on organically grown rice.
Function: This is the main and only mushroom ingredient in the supplement. In mushroom extracts, the fruiting body is important for its natural profile of polysaccharides, beta-glucans and nucleosides.
Advantages: The clearly stated mushroom species, part used, extraction method and raw-material origin make comparison with standard mushroom powders easier.
Plant cellulose capsule
What it is: A capsule made from hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, a plant cellulose without animal-derived gelatine.
Function: It keeps each dose of mushroom extract in an easy-to-carry, precisely measured form.
Advantages: It keeps the formulation vegan and avoids the need for fillers, sweeteners or flavourings.
What does this mean?
Mushrooms For Life Cordyceps capsules are a focused mushroom food supplement with a simple formulation: organic Cordyceps militaris fruiting body extract and a plant cellulose capsule. The key point when choosing is that this is not a flavoured drink blend, unspecified mushroom powder or multi-mushroom blend, but an extract with documented cultivation and analytical information.
Dosage and use
Recommended use is 2 capsules daily with meals or without; a pack of 60 capsules lasts 30 days at this dosage.
- Standard dose: 2 capsules daily provide organic cordyceps fruiting body extract in a precisely measured capsule format.
- Gradual introduction: if you are more sensitive, start with 1 capsule daily and increase according to tolerance to 2 capsules daily.
- Length of use: follow the recommendation on the label and pay attention to individual tolerance.
- Timing: take the capsules at a time of day that fits the label directions and your individual preference; the product contains no added caffeine.
- With water: take the capsules with a sufficient amount of water.
- Powder from the capsule: the capsule can technically be opened, but the mushroom extract powder has a stronger taste than swallowing the capsule whole.
Warnings
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Follow the recommended daily dosage.
- A food supplement is not a substitute for a varied and balanced diet.
- Keep out of reach of young kids.
- Not for kids.
- Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
- If taking medication, planning surgery or living with a health condition, consult a doctor before use.
- For autoimmune conditions, blood-clotting disorders or immunosuppressive treatment, seek professional advice before adding the supplement.
- Do not take the supplement if you have an allergy or intolerance to mushrooms.
- Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
FAQ
What are Cordyceps capsules for?
This is a food supplement made from organic Cordyceps militaris fruiting body extract for adults who prefer cordyceps in a precisely measured capsule form. Direct health claims for cordyceps cannot be made in the EU, so the important points when choosing are the ingredients, origin, extraction method and available analytical data.
How do you take the capsules?
Take 2 capsules daily with meals or without. If you have sensitive digestion, taking them with meals and a sufficient amount of water may be preferable.
How many days does one pack last?
The pack contains 60 capsules. At a dose of 2 capsules daily, it lasts 30 days.
Why is the 120-day cultivation noteworthy?
In this case, cordyceps is grown for 120 days compared with the usual 30 days. Longer cultivation gradually depletes the substrate and produces a more pronounced profile of the compounds monitored analytically in this mushroom.
Why is it grown on organically farmed rice?
Organically farmed rice serves as the growing substrate. The aim is to create conditions as close as possible to the species’ natural development and produce a fruiting body with a clear mushroom profile.
What do the PDF analyses contain?
Detailed analyses are available in the Files tab. They provide reference documentation for batch values, including beta-glucan, polysaccharide and cordycepin content.
What does Pure Grade mean for this supplement?
Pure Grade refers to a range of mushroom extracts without fillers. These capsules contain organic cordyceps fruiting body extract in a plant-based capsule.
What is the advantage over standard cordyceps powder?
Capsules require no measuring or mixing into a drink. This is also a hot-water extract rather than simply ground raw material, making it easier to compare by origin, part of the mushroom used and analytical data.
What is the difference between fruiting body extract and mycelium?
The fruiting body is the above-ground part of the mushroom, while the mycelium is its network of fungal threads. These parts naturally differ in composition, so a well-specified supplement should state which part of the mushroom has been used.
Do the capsules contain fruiting body or mycelium?
These capsules contain an organic hot-water extract of Cordyceps militaris fruiting body. They do not contain mycelial biomass or a blend of fruiting body and substrate.
What does an extraction ratio of up to 12:1 mean?
The extraction ratio describes the concentration of the starting raw material during production of the extract. In these capsules, it forms part of the hot-water extraction process used to release and concentrate mushroom polysaccharides.
Why are beta-glucans mentioned?
Beta-glucans are naturally occurring polysaccharides typical of mushroom cell walls. Their content is one of the relevant criteria when comparing mushroom supplements and is best considered alongside other analytical data.
What is cordycepin?
Cordycepin is a nucleoside compound naturally associated particularly with Cordyceps militaris. Analytical documentation lists it as one of the markers that can help characterise and compare an extract.
Is Mushrooms For Life Cordyceps organic?
Yes, the mushroom raw material is listed as organic and certified. Here, organic refers to an ingredient from organic agriculture rather than a general marketing term.
Are the capsules vegan?
Yes, the formulation is suited to vegan and vegetarian diets. The capsule is made from plant cellulose rather than bovine or porcine gelatine.
Do they contain gluten, soya or dairy ingredients?
The capsules are listed as vegan, gluten-free, soya-free and dairy-free. The formulation contains organic cordyceps fruiting body extract and a plant cellulose capsule.
Do the capsules contain caffeine?
No, cordyceps capsules are not a coffee or tea supplement and contain no caffeine as an added ingredient. They contain mushroom extract in a capsule.
What time of day can you take cordyceps?
Take the capsules at a time of day that fits the label directions and your individual preference. The product contains no added caffeine.
Can you take the capsules on an empty stomach?
The label allows them to be taken with meals or without. If you have sensitive digestion, taking them with meals may be preferable.
Can you open the capsules and mix in the powder?
Technically, yes, the capsule can be opened. Mushroom extract powder has a pronounced taste, however, so the capsule form may be preferable if you want to avoid the strong flavour.
How does it differ from Cordyceps Perform?
These Pure Grade capsules contain organic fruiting body extract. Cordyceps Perform uses full-spectrum mushroom biomass, young fruiting bodies and fermented mushroom medium, so it is a different type of supplement with different points to consider when choosing.
How does it differ from Living Nutrition fermented cordyceps?
Mushrooms For Life Pure Grade is a hot-water extract of the fruiting body. Living Nutrition fermented cordyceps uses fermentation processing and was developed by Graham Botfield, who is also associated with Mushrooms For Life.
What is the advantage over standard alternatives?
The main advantage is the combination of organic raw material, fruiting body, 120-day cultivation, hot-water extraction, a formulation without fillers and available PDF analyses. Standard alternatives often list only generic mushroom powder without clearly stating the origin or part of the mushroom used.
Why does it matter that this is the fruiting body?
In mushroom supplements, the part of the mushroom used matters for composition and comparability. Fruiting body and mycelium are not the same, so precise identification of the raw material is more useful than simply stating that a product is a mushroom supplement.
Where does the cordyceps come from?
The cordyceps in these capsules is grown in the Chinese provinces of JiangSu and Fujian under conditions close to its natural environment. The brand has worked with growers in China for many years, where functional mushroom cultivation has deep roots.
Is cultivation in China a problem?
China is an important growing region for functional mushrooms with a long-established tradition. What matters is not the geographical label alone, but organic origin, the specific grower, processing method, analyses and purity control.
Are the capsules suited to people who exercise?
The capsule format can also be practical for people who exercise and prefer a precisely measured dose without preparing powder. No effect on physical performance is attributed to the product.
Are the capsules for kids?
No, the capsules are not for kids. The dosage and formulation are for adults.
Can you take them during pregnancy or breastfeeding?
No, the capsules are not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding. If planning a pregnancy or living with a health condition, consult a doctor.
Can you combine the capsules with coffee?
Yes, take the capsules with water and they can also be included on days when you drink coffee. The supplement itself contains no caffeine; if you are sensitive to caffeine, pay attention to your total daily intake from drinks.
Can you combine them with other functional mushrooms?
They can be combined with other mushroom supplements, but this depends on the overall formulation, dosage and individual tolerance. When taking several supplements at the same time, introduce them cautiously and avoid adding several new supplements at once.
What should you consider when taking medication?
If taking medication, immunosuppressants, anticoagulants or planning a medical procedure, consult a doctor before adding cordyceps. If you have health concerns or a diagnosed condition, consult a doctor.
How should you store the capsules?
Store them in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and out of reach of young kids. Close the packaging securely after each use.
Why can the capsules vary in colour or aroma?
This is a mushroom extract without flavourings or colourings. Slight differences in the shade or aroma of the powder may reflect the characteristics of the individual batch.
Additional parameters
| Category: | Vital mushrooms |
|---|---|
| EAN: | 658556117200 |
| Certification: | Soil Association Organic |
| ? According to the problem: | Immunity, Energy & vitality |
| Form: | Capsules |
| Key Feature: | Single-ingredient, Standardized extract (%), Vegan, Organic certified |
| Does not contain: | Gluten-free |
| For whom: | Unisex |
| Proč koupit: | Odborná značka se zaměřením na výrobu nejkvalitnějších hub podle britského experta, Martina Powella. |
| Země původu: | Velká Británie |
| Výrobce: | Living Planet Distribution Unit 1 Riverside Bellbrook Business Park Uckfield, TN22 1QQ |
| Vhodné pro: | Bez lepku-Lactose Free-Soy Free-GMO Free-Vegan-Certifikace Bio |
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The brand aims to make the amazing healing properties of medicinal mushrooms available to all people
At Mushrooms For Life, they take an individual approach to each vital mushroom, recognizing that each has its own unique character, properties and nutritional profile. They take great care to use only the highest quality ingredients, carefully selected to support the full activity of each mushroom.
They never add any binders, additives, artificial ingredients or chemicals to their products and source all mushrooms directly from vetted professional growers, so you can be sure you're getting the highest quality supplement with the most beneficial properties.
About the brand
Mushrooms For Life was originally founded in 2011 by well-known naturopath and author Martin Powell with the goal of making the best mushroom supplements widely available and accessible.
Martin, who is fluent in Mandarin, spent many years in China working with experienced local growers to ensure Mushrooms For Life sourced the highest quality ingredients; this is still the brand's focus today.
In 2017 Martin entrusted Mushrooms For Life to his colleagues and experienced mushroom educators Graham Botfield and Ben Shouler, who continue his work to this day.
We use only the highest quality organic ingredients that are carefully selected to take full advantage of each mushroom's function
Tradition and quality
We source only the highest quality organically grown mushrooms from our growers in China. The use of medicinal mushrooms has been a cornerstone of traditional Chinese medicine and this practice dates back thousands of years.
No country has more extensive knowledge of mushroom cultivation and sourcing than China. China is also home to some of the world's largest and cleanest forests, which provide an ideal environment for fungi to grow.
Based on ongoing DNA analyses, it is widely known that China grows the highest quality mushrooms in the world.
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We enthusiastically share the secrets of medicinal wild mushrooms to improve your well-being and vitality.
From humble beginnings, Mushrooms For Life has grown into one of the most comprehensive medicinal mushroom ranges in the UK.
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