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Cordyceps Extract 2000 mg Veg Capsules Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by BulkSupplements.com

Capsule Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Cordyceps Extract 2000 mg Veg Capsules is a dietary supplement by BulkSupplements.com with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for fatigue and low energy, athletic performance and stamina, respiratory and lung support.Based on those ingredients, 249 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Cordyceps Sporocarp Extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Cordyceps Extract 2000 mg Veg Capsules by BulkSupplements.com

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains a single active ingredient: cordyceps sporocarp extract at 2,000 mg per capsule. Cordyceps is a fungus traditionally used in herbal medicine.

The capsules also contain two inactive ingredients — dextrin and hypromellose — that serve as fillers and capsule material.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Not assessable

This is a single-ingredient Cordyceps product and its label doesn't state a use — see Cordyceps's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

The evidence for cordyceps is mixed and often limited. It's rated possibly ineffective for athletic performance.

For sexual dysfunction, arrhythmia, asthma, lung cancer, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), there isn't enough reliable evidence yet to rate how well it works. If you're considering cordyceps for any of these uses, talk with your pharmacist or doctor about what the research actually supports.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Cordyceps

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Cordyceps is generally well tolerated over short to medium term — up to a year in studies — but the overall safety database is small and product quality varies widely between brands. The most common side effects are mild: abdominal discomfort, constipation, diarrhea, dry mouth, and throat discomfort.

These are uncommon, and some people found symptoms eased by taking cordyceps after eating. There is one case report of liver inflammation (cholestasis) in a 64-year-old taking a cordyceps-containing product, but it's unclear whether cordyceps itself or a contaminant was responsible — the person recovered after stopping.

Because safety data is limited, cordyceps should be avoided during pregnancy and while breastfeeding.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Cordyceps

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Cordyceps.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs; immunosuppressants / transplant drugs.
  • For scale: 249 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Before taking this product, check with your pharmacist if you're on blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs (like warfarin, aspirin, or clopidogrel) — cordyceps may theoretically raise bleeding risk. Also double-check if you take immunosuppressants (such as cyclosporine) or testosterone therapy, as cordyceps may interfere with their effects.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Cordyceps might interest people looking for immune support or athletic enhancement, but the evidence for those uses is weak or absent. If you take blood thinners, immunosuppressants, or testosterone therapy, check your exact medications with the tool on this page before starting.

The supplement is generally well tolerated short-term, but talk with your pharmacist if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or have liver concerns.

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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Apr 24, 2025.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Cordyceps Extract 2000 mg Veg Capsules, straight from the product label.

Brand BulkSupplements.com
Barcode (UPC) X003XLOCZX
Net contents 240 Veg Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Apr 24, 2025
DSLD ID 329978
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Cordyceps Extract 2000 mg Veg Capsules by BulkSupplements.com, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Veg Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Veg Capsule(s)
Servings per container
240
UPC/BARCODE
X003XLOCZX
IngredientAmount% DV
Cordyceps Sporocarp Extract200 mg--

Other ingredients: Dextrin, Hypromellose

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Label statements
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Formula

Cordyceps Mushroom Veg Capsules 2000 mg Equivalent

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: As a dietary supplement, take 1 capsule daily, or as directed by a physician.

Formulation

Free of: added sugar, soy, dairy, yeast, gluten

General Statements

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Storage

Store in a dry, cool place.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

Warning: This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Precautions

Always consult a physician before taking any dietary supplement.

Keep out of reach of children.

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Cordyceps Extract 2000 mg Veg Capsules by BulkSupplements.com

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Veg Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container240 Amounts shown are per serving.

Cordyceps Sporocarp Extract

Interacts with
249 drugs
200 mg per serving Form: Cordyceps sinensis Sporocarp Extract

Cordyceps is a fungus used in traditional Chinese medicine for energy, exercise performance, and lung and immune support. Human research is limited an...

Cordyceps Sporocarp Extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Dextrin, Hypromellose. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Cordyceps Extract 2000 mg Veg Capsules by BulkSupplements.com Drug Interactions

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249Drugs
241 Moderate 8 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Cordyceps Extract 2000 mg Veg Capsules with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Cordyceps Sporocarp Extract3 drug types · 249 drugs

Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Theoretically, cordyceps may increase the risk of bleeding when used with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
In vitro and animal research suggests that cordyceps extract inhibits platelet aggregation and function. However, this interaction has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Immunosuppressants

Theoretically, concurrent use of cordyceps might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Animal and in vitro research suggests that cordyceps stimulates the immune system. However, limited clinical research suggests that taking cordyceps may lower the necessary therapeutic dose of the immunosuppressant cyclosporine, which suggests that cordyceps may have an immunosuppressive effect.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
Testosterone

Theoretically, concurrent use of cordyceps and testosterone might have additive effects.
Animal research suggests that cordyceps can increase testosterone levels. The clinical significance of this finding is unclear.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Cordyceps Extract 2000 mg Veg Capsules, from the product label.

BulkSupplements.com

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Name
BulkSupplements.com
Street Address
7511 Eastgate Rd
City
Henderson
State
NV
ZipCode
89011
Web Address
BulkSupplements.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Cordyceps Extract 2000 mg Veg Capsules by BulkSupplements.com: Common Questions

Does Cordyceps Extract 2000 mg Veg Capsules by BulkSupplements.com interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Cordyceps Extract 2000 mg Veg Capsules has a known interaction with 249 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Cordyceps Extract 2000 mg Veg Capsules contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Can I take cordyceps if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No. There isn't enough safety data on cordyceps during pregnancy or lactation, so the data advises against it in both cases. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you're trying to conceive or are nursing — they can help you decide if this supplement is right for you.
What side effects might I notice?
Cordyceps is generally well tolerated, but some people report abdominal discomfort, constipation, diarrhea, dry mouth, or throat discomfort — and these were uncommon in trials. Taking it with food may help reduce symptoms. If you experience jaundice or liver symptoms, stop and call your doctor.
Does cordyceps actually improve athletic performance?
No — it's rated possibly ineffective for athletic performance in the research we have. If athletic improvement is your goal, talk with your pharmacist about what's actually backed by evidence.
What is cordyceps, exactly?
Cordyceps is a fungus used in traditional herbal medicine. This product contains cordyceps sporocarp extract — the fruiting body of the fungus — at 2,000 mg per capsule.
How long can I safely take this?
Cordyceps has been studied for use over up to one year and appears generally well tolerated in that timeframe, though the overall safety data is limited. For longer use, check with your pharmacist or doctor.

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The Full Monographs Behind Cordyceps Extract 2000 mg Veg Capsules’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Cordyceps Extract 2000 mg Veg Capsules's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

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The 14 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Cordyceps 14 references
  1. Zhu JS, Halpern GM, Jones K. The scientific rediscovery of an ancient Chinese herbal medicine: Cordyceps sinensis: part I. J Altern Complement Med 1998;4:289-303.
  2. Zhu JS, Halpern GM, Jones K. The scientific rediscovery of a precious ancient Chinese herbal regimen: Cordyceps sinensis: part II. J Altern Complement Med 1998;4:429-57.
  3. Chen YJ, Shiao MS, Lee SS, Wang SY. Effect of Cordyceps sinensis on the proliferation and differentiation of human leukemic U937 cells. Life Sci 1997;60:2349-59. PubMed
  4. Zhao Y. [Inhibitory effects of alcoholic extract of Cordyceps sinensis on abdominal aortic thrombus formation in rabbits]. Chung Hua I Hsueh Tsa Chih (Taipei) 1991;71:612-5, 42.
  5. Chen GZ, Chen GL, Sun T, et al. Effects of Cordyceps sinensis on murine T lymphocyte subsets. Chin Med J (English) 1991;104:4-8.
  6. Zhu XY, Yu HY. [Immunosuppressive effect of cultured Cordyceps sinensis on cellular immune response]. Chung Hsi I Chieh Ho Tsa Chih 1990;10:485-7, 454.
  7. Hsu, C. C., Huang, Y. L., Tsai, S. J., Sheu, C. C., and Huang, B. M. In vivo and in vitro stimulatory effects of Cordyceps sinensis on testosterone production in mouse Leydig cells. Life Sci 9-5-2003;73(16):2127-2136. PubMed
  8. Ikumoto, T., Sasaki, S., Namba, H., Toyama, R., Moritoki, H., and Mouri, T. [Physiologically active compounds in the extracts from tochukaso and cultured mycelia of Cordyceps and Isaria]. Yakugaku Zasshi 1991;111(9):504-509. PubMed
  9. Wu, T. N., Yang, K. C., Wang, C. M., Lai, J. S., Ko, K. N., Chang, P. Y., and Liou, S. H. Lead poisoning caused by contaminated Cordyceps, a Chinese herbal medicine: two case reports. Sci.Total Environ. 4-5-1996;182(1-3):193-195. PubMed
  10. Hong T, Zhang M, Fan J. Cordyceps sinensis (a traditional Chinese medicine) for kidney transplant recipients (Review). Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2015;(10):CD009698. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD009698.pub2.
  11. Zhang HW, Lin ZX, Tung YS, Kwan TH, Mok CK, Leung C, Chan LS. Cordyceps sinensis (a traditional Chinese medicine) for treating chronic kidney disease (Review). Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2014;(12):CD008353. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD008353.pub2. PubMed
  12. Bee Yean O, Zoriah A. Efficacy of Cordyceps sinensis as an adjunctive treatment in hemodialysis patients: a systematic review and Meta-analysis. J Tradit Chin Med. 2019;39(1):1-14.
  13. Thurian D, Montani M, Stickel F. Drug-induced, mixed-type hepatitis following ingestion of Cordyceps sinensis. Int J Clin Pharmacol Ther 2022;60(2):115-120. PubMed
  14. Yu X, Mao Y, Shergis JL, et al. Effectiveness and safety of oral Cordyceps sinensis on stable COPD of GOLD stages 2-3: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2019;2019:4903671.

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