Cordyceps

Cordyceps is one of the more well known formulas used in traditional Chinese medicine. It is made up of the dried fungus, Cordyceps Sinensis, which is found growing on the larva of caterpillars. In this medical system, it has been used to address a wide variety of issues, but it is most commonly used as a tonic to revitalize general health, as well as a method of boosting falling energy levels.

Cordyceps has been purported to have a variety of uses when it comes to addressing physical issues and problems, including cardiovascular health, blood sugar, immunity/cancer and kidney health, as well as in enhancing sexuality and testosterone production. Many men seek out formulas that boost the production of testosterone and nitric oxide, because they are both heavily involved in sexual functioning. Cordyceps is suggested by many product developers to be able to assist men in attaining and sustaining erections, by augmenting both testosterone and nitric oxide.

However, our finding shows that’s its ability in this arena is not as intense as Yohimbe, which contains Yohimbine, an element that has been used for decades to augment erections. It has been shown to directly increase blood flow in the penis, as well as potentially increasing the amount of cGMP; both of which ensure harder, longer-lasting erections.

Also, Cordyceps does not seem to have an ability to affect testosterone production directly, which means it has to rely on polysaccharides and glycoproteins to try to stimulate testosterone production. Its abilities in this area have not been universally supported in clinical trials. This is in sharp contrast to Tribulus Terrestris, which is a natural testosterone enhancer that has been shown in clinical studies to increase testosterone levels. It achieves this result by one of the most effective avenues – it increases the production of the luteinizing hormone in the body, which directly and powerfully influences virility, sex drive and potency.

We find aphrodisiacs definitely play a role in boosting sexuality because they increase sexual desire; however, Cordyceps lacks this ability. Fortunately, there are some really potent and effective aphrodisiacs available on the market. For instance, Damiana is an aphrodisiac, which has been used extensively in Central and South American. For more than a 100 years, Damiana has been used to improve sexual functioning because it contains gentle stimulants that increase the sensitivity of nerves in the penis, as well as augment blood flow to the genital area; this in turn may make erections firmer and longer-lasting, as well as increase sexual desire and stamina.

• Said to be useful in cardiovascular health, blood sugar, immunity/cancer and kidney health
• Moderately priced

• Likely not as effective as Yohimbe or Damiana
• May be more effective in augmenting health than sexuality

Cordyceps may have some really healthful effects, in terms of augmenting the functioning of the liver, kidneys, heart and immune system, as well as have some ability to increase sexual health. However, as noted above, our findings show that there are other, more effective sexuality boosters available on the market, such as Yohimbe and Damiana.

Yohimbe is used to effectively boost erectile functioning by creating harder and stronger erections more frequently; while Damiana has demonstrated to intensely increase sexual desire, sensitivity, potency and stamina. Nevertheless, regardless of the extract or formula you use to address sexual health, we suggest seeking out products that offer individuals the fastest-acting delivery system, so that they may get results when they desire.