Cordyceps Extract 2000 mg Veg Capsules Ingredients & Drug Interactions
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First and foremost: checking Cordyceps Extract 2000 mg Veg Capsules against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
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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.
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What’s inside
Full disclosure
This product contains a single active ingredient: Cordyceps Sporocarp Extract at 2000 mg per serving. Cordyceps is a fungus traditionally used in Chinese medicine; this extract is made from the fruiting body (sporocarp).
The capsule itself is made from hypromellose, a plant-based capsule material.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence for cordyceps is thin. For athletic performance, it's rated possibly ineffective — meaning the research doesn't show it helps.
For sexual function, arrhythmia, asthma, lung cancer, and COPD, we don't have enough reliable evidence to say whether it works or doesn't. If you're considering cordyceps for any of these reasons, talk with your doctor about what the current science actually supports.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Cordyceps is generally well tolerated when used for up to a year, though we don't have long-term safety data. The most common side effects are mild — abdominal discomfort, constipation, diarrhea, dry mouth, and throat discomfort — and they're uncommon.
Taking it with food may help reduce these. There is one case report of liver inflammation (hepatitis) possibly linked to a cordyceps product, though it's unclear whether cordyceps itself or a contaminant was responsible; the person recovered after stopping it.
During pregnancy and breastfeeding, there isn't enough safety data to know either way, so the guidance advises against use. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this product is right for you if you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or nursing.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before taking this product, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take anticoagulants or antiplatelet drugs (blood thinners like warfarin or aspirin — Moderate risk), immunosuppressants such as cyclosporine (Moderate risk), or testosterone therapy (Minor risk). No interactions are documented for other medications based on the data we hold.
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 Extract may interest people looking for an immune boost or athletic edge, but the evidence for most uses is weak or missing. The main caution is if you take blood thinners, immune-suppressing drugs, or testosterone — check with your own doctor or pharmacist first.
Pregnant or breastfeeding? Avoid it unless your healthcare provider says otherwise.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated May 23, 2024.
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General information
Key facts about Cordyceps Extract 2000 mg Veg Capsules, straight from the product label.
| Brand | BulkSupplements.com |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | X003HTN8OR |
| Net contents | 270 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | May 23, 2024 |
| DSLD ID | 312881 |
| 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 |
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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
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cordyceps Sporocarp Extract | 2000 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Hypromellose
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Formula
Cordyceps Extract 2000 mg per serving
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take 3 capsules daily, or as directed by a physician.
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.
Storage
Store in a dry, cool place
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Formulation
Free of: Added sugar, soy, dairy, yeast, gluten, additives
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Cordyceps Sporocarp Extract
Interacts with249 drugs
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 & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Hypromellose. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Cordyceps Extract 2000 mg Veg Capsules by BulkSupplements.com Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Cordyceps Extract 2000 mg by BulkSupplements.com has documented interactions with blood thinners and immune-suppressing drugs, and a theoretical interaction with testosterone therapy.
The most serious concern is with anticoagulants and antiplatelet drugs (blood thinners like warfarin and aspirin) — cordyceps may increase bleeding risk, though this hasn't been reported in humans yet.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Immune-suppressing medications (like cyclosporine used after transplants) are another Moderate concern; cordyceps stimulates the immune system, which could interfere with how well these drugs work. There's also a Minor interaction with testosterone therapy — cordyceps might raise testosterone levels further, though we don't yet know how much that matters in real life.
Although these interactions span 249 individual medications across all three categories, none have been confirmed in people — the evidence comes from lab and animal studies. Check your exact medications with the search tool on this page before you start.
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The ingredients in Cordyceps Extract 2000 mg Veg Capsules interact with 249 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Cordyceps Extract 2000 mg Veg Capsules interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Cordyceps Sporocarp Extract
AzamuneImmunoprin
How Azamune interacts with Cordyceps Extract 2000 mg Veg Capsules — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cordyceps Sporocarp ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concurrent use of cordyceps might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Cordyceps Sporocarp Extract + Azamune interactionAzathioprineAzamune, Imuran
How Azathioprine interacts with Cordyceps Extract 2000 mg Veg Capsules — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cordyceps Sporocarp ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concurrent use of cordyceps might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Cordyceps Sporocarp Extract + Azathioprine interactionBasiliximabSimulect
How Basiliximab interacts with Cordyceps Extract 2000 mg Veg Capsules — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cordyceps Sporocarp ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concurrent use of cordyceps might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Cordyceps Sporocarp Extract + Basiliximab interactionBeclometasone DipropionateBecotide
How Beclometasone Dipropionate interacts with Cordyceps Extract 2000 mg Veg Capsules — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cordyceps Sporocarp ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concurrent use of cordyceps might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Cordyceps Sporocarp Extract + Beclometasone Dipropionate interactionBeclomethasoneBeclovent, Vanceril
How Beclomethasone interacts with Cordyceps Extract 2000 mg Veg Capsules — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cordyceps Sporocarp ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concurrent use of cordyceps might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Cordyceps Sporocarp Extract + Beclomethasone interactionBeclomethasone DipropionateQNASL, Qvar
How Beclomethasone Dipropionate interacts with Cordyceps Extract 2000 mg Veg Capsules — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cordyceps Sporocarp ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concurrent use of cordyceps might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Cordyceps Sporocarp Extract + Beclomethasone Dipropionate interactionBetamethasoneCelestone, Diprolene AF, Diprosone
How Betamethasone interacts with Cordyceps Extract 2000 mg Veg Capsules — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cordyceps Sporocarp ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concurrent use of cordyceps might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Cordyceps Sporocarp Extract + Betamethasone interactionBetamethasone DipropionateSernivo
How Betamethasone Dipropionate interacts with Cordyceps Extract 2000 mg Veg Capsules — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cordyceps Sporocarp ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concurrent use of cordyceps might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Cordyceps Sporocarp Extract + Betamethasone Dipropionate interactionBetamethasone Dipropionate, CalcipotrieneEnstilar, Wynzora
How Betamethasone Dipropionate, Calcipotriene interacts with Cordyceps Extract 2000 mg Veg Capsules — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cordyceps Sporocarp ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concurrent use of cordyceps might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Cordyceps Sporocarp Extract + Betamethasone Dipropionate, Calcipotriene interactionBetamethasone ValerateLuxiq
How Betamethasone Valerate interacts with Cordyceps Extract 2000 mg Veg Capsules — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cordyceps Sporocarp ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concurrent use of cordyceps might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Cordyceps Sporocarp Extract + Betamethasone Valerate interactionBetrixabanBevyxxa
How Betrixaban interacts with Cordyceps Extract 2000 mg Veg Capsules — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cordyceps Sporocarp ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cordyceps may increase the risk of bleeding when used with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
Read the full Cordyceps Sporocarp Extract + Betrixaban interactionBimekizumab-bkzxBimzelx
How Bimekizumab-bkzx interacts with Cordyceps Extract 2000 mg Veg Capsules — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cordyceps Sporocarp ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concurrent use of cordyceps might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Cordyceps Sporocarp Extract + Bimekizumab-bkzx interactionBivalirudinAngiomax, Angiomax Rtu, Angiox
How Bivalirudin interacts with Cordyceps Extract 2000 mg Veg Capsules — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cordyceps Sporocarp ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cordyceps may increase the risk of bleeding when used with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
Read the full Cordyceps Sporocarp Extract + Bivalirudin interactionBromfenac SodiumBromsite, Prolensa
How Bromfenac Sodium interacts with Cordyceps Extract 2000 mg Veg Capsules — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cordyceps Sporocarp ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cordyceps may increase the risk of bleeding when used with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
Read the full Cordyceps Sporocarp Extract + Bromfenac Sodium interactionCabliviCablivi
How Cablivi interacts with Cordyceps Extract 2000 mg Veg Capsules — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cordyceps Sporocarp ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cordyceps may increase the risk of bleeding when used with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
Read the full Cordyceps Sporocarp Extract + Cablivi interactionCangrelorKengreal
How Cangrelor interacts with Cordyceps Extract 2000 mg Veg Capsules — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cordyceps Sporocarp ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cordyceps may increase the risk of bleeding when used with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
Read the full Cordyceps Sporocarp Extract + Cangrelor interactionCiclesonideAlvesco, Omnaris, Zetonna
How Ciclesonide interacts with Cordyceps Extract 2000 mg Veg Capsules — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cordyceps Sporocarp ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concurrent use of cordyceps might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Cordyceps Sporocarp Extract + Ciclesonide interactionCilostazolPletal
How Cilostazol interacts with Cordyceps Extract 2000 mg Veg Capsules — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cordyceps Sporocarp ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cordyceps may increase the risk of bleeding when used with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
Read the full Cordyceps Sporocarp Extract + Cilostazol interactionCisplatinPlatinol-AQ
How Cisplatin interacts with Cordyceps Extract 2000 mg Veg Capsules — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cordyceps Sporocarp ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concurrent use of cordyceps might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Cordyceps Sporocarp Extract + Cisplatin interactionCladribineLeustatin, Mavenclad
How Cladribine interacts with Cordyceps Extract 2000 mg Veg Capsules — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cordyceps Sporocarp ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concurrent use of cordyceps might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Cordyceps Sporocarp Extract + Cladribine interactionClopidogrelPlavix
How Clopidogrel interacts with Cordyceps Extract 2000 mg Veg Capsules — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cordyceps Sporocarp ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cordyceps may increase the risk of bleeding when used with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
Read the full Cordyceps Sporocarp Extract + Clopidogrel interactionCopanlisibAliqopa
How Copanlisib interacts with Cordyceps Extract 2000 mg Veg Capsules — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cordyceps Sporocarp ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concurrent use of cordyceps might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Cordyceps Sporocarp Extract + Copanlisib interactionCortisone AcetateCortisone Tablets, Cortone
How Cortisone Acetate interacts with Cordyceps Extract 2000 mg Veg Capsules — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cordyceps Sporocarp ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concurrent use of cordyceps might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Cordyceps Sporocarp Extract + Cortisone Acetate interactionCyclophosphamideCytoxan, Neosar
How Cyclophosphamide interacts with Cordyceps Extract 2000 mg Veg Capsules — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cordyceps Sporocarp ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concurrent use of cordyceps might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Cordyceps Sporocarp Extract + Cyclophosphamide interactionCyclosporineCequa, Ciclosporine, Gengraf, Neoral, Sandimmune, Verkazia +1 more
How Cyclosporine interacts with Cordyceps Extract 2000 mg Veg Capsules — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cordyceps Sporocarp ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concurrent use of cordyceps might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Cordyceps Sporocarp Extract + Cyclosporine interactionDaclizumabZenapax, Zinbryta
How Daclizumab interacts with Cordyceps Extract 2000 mg Veg Capsules — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cordyceps Sporocarp ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concurrent use of cordyceps might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Cordyceps Sporocarp Extract + Daclizumab interactionDalteparinFragmin
How Dalteparin interacts with Cordyceps Extract 2000 mg Veg Capsules — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cordyceps Sporocarp ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cordyceps may increase the risk of bleeding when used with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
Read the full Cordyceps Sporocarp Extract + Dalteparin interactionDanaparoidOrgaran
How Danaparoid interacts with Cordyceps Extract 2000 mg Veg Capsules — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cordyceps Sporocarp ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cordyceps may increase the risk of bleeding when used with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
Read the full Cordyceps Sporocarp Extract + Danaparoid interactionDefibrotide SodiumDefitelio
How Defibrotide Sodium interacts with Cordyceps Extract 2000 mg Veg Capsules — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cordyceps Sporocarp ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cordyceps may increase the risk of bleeding when used with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
Read the full Cordyceps Sporocarp Extract + Defibrotide Sodium interactionDeflazacortEmflaza
How Deflazacort interacts with Cordyceps Extract 2000 mg Veg Capsules — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cordyceps Sporocarp ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concurrent use of cordyceps might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Cordyceps Sporocarp Extract + Deflazacort interactionEach 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 Extract
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.
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.
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.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Cordyceps Extract 2000 mg Veg Capsules, from the product label.
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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 & 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
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