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Cordyceps SAP Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by NFH

Cordyceps SAP label
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Capsule Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Cordyceps SAP 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.

Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Cordyceps SAP is a dietary supplement by NFH 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 Mycelia Extract, Cultured. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Cordyceps SAP by NFH

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.

Cordyceps SAP is a single-ingredient supplement: cordyceps mycelia extract, which is a cultured fungus. The inactive ingredients are magnesium stearate, hypromellose (a capsule material), and purified water.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not assessable

We hold no graded evidence for this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: fungal polysaccharides with immunomodulating properties.
  • We looked for evidence on: immune function, immune support.
  • Our graded evidence for these ingredients doesn't cover that particular purpose.

The evidence for cordyceps is mixed and often limited. For athletic performance, the data suggests it's possibly ineffective—meaning trials haven't shown a real benefit.

For sexual dysfunction, asthma, arrhythmia, lung cancer, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), there isn't enough reliable evidence to rate whether it works or doesn't.

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 when used short-term, though the overall safety evidence is limited and product quality varies widely. The most common side effects are stomach discomfort, constipation, diarrhea, dry mouth, and throat discomfort—though these are uncommon, and some people found symptoms eased by taking it after eating.

There is one case report of liver inflammation (hepatitis) in a person taking a cordyceps product, but it's unclear whether cordyceps or a contaminant was responsible. The product is best avoided during pregnancy and breastfeeding because there isn't enough safety data.

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 you take Cordyceps SAP, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you're on blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs—cordyceps may theoretically raise bleeding risk. Also double-check if you take immunosuppressants like cyclosporine, or testosterone therapy.

No interactions are documented for other medication types in our data.

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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 SAP is a single fungal extract that most people tolerate well in the short term, but it has theoretical interactions with blood thinners, immune-suppressing drugs, and testosterone therapy—none confirmed in actual patients. If you take any of those medications, check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.

The evidence for what cordyceps actually does is weak or absent for most claims.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jan 23, 2023.

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 SAP, straight from the product label.

Brand NFH
Barcode (UPC) 856711001986
Net contents 60 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jan 23, 2023
DSLD ID 273319
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Cordyceps SAP by NFH, 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 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
60
UPC/BARCODE
856711001986
IngredientAmount% DV
Cordyceps Mycelia Extract, Cultured500 mg--

Other ingredients: Magnesium Stearate, Hypromellose, Water, Purified

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Label statements
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Formula

Cordyceps SAP is a source of fungal polysaccharides with immunomodulating properties.

Note: Polysaccharide and beta-glucan content may vary from lot to lot. Label shows tested value.

Paecilomyces Hepiali

Formulation

All ingredients listed for this product lot number have been tested by a third-party laboratory for identity, potency, and purity.

Contains no: gluten, soy, wheat, corn, eggs, dairy, yeast, citrus, preservatives, artificial flavor or color, starch, or sugar.

This product is non-GMO and vegan friendly.

This product is non-GMO and vegan friendly.

Color, size and smell may vary from one lot to another.

Hot-water extract

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions for use: Adults: Take 1 capsule daily or as directed by your healthcare practitioner. To avoid digestive upset, take with food / a meal.

Precautions

Cautions and warnings: Consult a healthcare practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant or breast-feeding, or if you have diabetes.

Do not use if seal is broken.

Keep out of reach of children.

Storage

Note: Product is sensitive to humidity and heat; keep in a cool, dry place.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

General Statements

NPN 80077113

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Cordyceps SAP by NFH label

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Cordyceps SAP label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Cordyceps SAP by NFH

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

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.

Cordyceps Mycelia Extract, Cultured

Interacts with
249 drugs
500 mg per serving Form: Beta-Glucans, Polysaccharides

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

Cordyceps Mycelia Extract, Cultured monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Cordyceps SAP by NFH Drug Interactions

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249Drugs
241 Moderate 8 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Cordyceps Mycelia Extract, Cultured 249

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Cordyceps SAP interact with 249 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Cordyceps SAP interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Cordyceps Mycelia Extract, Cultured

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Cordyceps SAP 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 Mycelia Extract, Cultured3 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
Cordyceps Mycelia Extract, Cultured full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Cordyceps SAP, from the product label.

NFH

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Name
NFH - Nutritional Fundamentals for Health, Inc.
Street Address
351 Joseph-Carrier
City
Vaudreuil
State
QC
ZipCode
J7V 5V5
Phone Number
1-866-510-3123
Web Address
nfh.ca
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Cordyceps SAP by NFH: Common Questions

Does Cordyceps SAP by NFH interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Cordyceps SAP 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 SAP 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 this if I'm on warfarin or another blood thinner?
Not without checking first. Cordyceps may theoretically increase bleeding risk based on animal studies, though this hasn't been reported in actual patients. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before combining them.
What are the most common side effects?
Stomach discomfort, constipation, diarrhea, dry mouth, and throat discomfort are the main ones reported—though they're uncommon. Taking it after eating may help reduce these.
Is cordyceps safe in pregnancy?
No—there isn't enough safety data, so it's best avoided during pregnancy. Talk with your doctor before taking it if you're pregnant or planning to be.
Does cordyceps actually improve athletic performance?
The evidence suggests it's possibly ineffective. Trials haven't shown a real benefit for athletic performance.
Can I take this if I'm on cyclosporine or another immune-suppressing drug?
Check with your doctor or pharmacist first. Cordyceps may stimulate the immune system based on animal research, which could interfere with these medications.
What is cordyceps?
It's a cultured fungus (mycelia extract). Historically it's been used in traditional medicine, though modern research on its benefits is limited.

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The Full Monographs Behind Cordyceps SAP’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Cordyceps

Interacts with 249 drugs

Cordyceps is a fungus used in traditional Chinese medicine for energy, exercise performance, and lung and immune support. Human research is limited and mostly low quality, so its benefits ar...

Read the full Cordyceps monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Cordyceps SAP'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.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

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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