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Organic Cordyceps Mushroom 2 g Unflavored Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Nutricost Organic

Organic Cordyceps Mushroom 2 g Unflavored label
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Powder Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 9, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Organic Cordyceps Mushroom 2 g Unflavored 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

Organic Cordyceps Mushroom 2 g Unflavored is a dietary supplement by Nutricost Organic 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 Mushroom. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Organic Cordyceps Mushroom 2 g Unflavored by Nutricost Organic

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 one active ingredient: cordyceps mushroom, 2 g per serving in powder form. Cordyceps is a fungus traditionally used in herbal medicine, though the evidence for most of its advertised uses remains limited or unclear.

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

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 sparse. It's rated possibly ineffective for athletic performance — the claim most people know it for.

For sexual dysfunction, arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat), asthma, lung cancer, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), the data isn't reliable enough to rate whether it works. If you're considering this for a specific condition, your doctor or pharmacist can help you weigh what little evidence exists.

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 for up to a year, though long-term safety data is limited and product quality varies widely. The most common side effects are stomach discomfort, constipation, diarrhea, dry mouth, and throat discomfort — usually uncommon, and often reduced if you take it after eating.

There's 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. During pregnancy and breastfeeding, there isn't enough safety data to know whether cordyceps is okay, so the data advises against it.

If you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this product is right for you.

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.

Check your medications against this product if you take blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs (Moderate risk of increased bleeding), immunosuppressants like cyclosporine (Moderate risk of interference with therapy), or testosterone therapy (Minor risk of additive 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 is a one-ingredient supplement generally well tolerated short-term, though evidence for what it actually does is weak or missing. If you take blood thinners, immunosuppressants, or testosterone therapy, you need to check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting — the interactions are documented as theoretical risks.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding are times to skip this and talk it over with your own healthcare provider.

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 Apr 23, 2024.

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 Organic Cordyceps Mushroom 2 g Unflavored, straight from the product label.

Brand Nutricost Organic
Barcode (UPC) 857077008060
Net contents 8.8 Ounce(s); 250 Gram(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Apr 23, 2024
DSLD ID 311676
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Organic, Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Organic Cordyceps Mushroom 2 g Unflavored by Nutricost Organic, 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:
2 Gram(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Gram(s)
Servings per container
125
UPC/BARCODE
857077008060
IngredientAmount% DV
Cordyceps Mushroom2 Gram(s)--

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Recommended use: As a dietary supplement, mix 1 scoop daily with 6-10 oz of water or as directed by your healthcare professional.

Formulation

Third party tested

Non-GMO Gluten-free

Certified Organic by CCOF

Vegetarian product

Non-GMO product

Made and quality tested in the USA with globally sourced ingredients.

Precautions

Warning: For healthy individuals 18 years and older.

Consult a healthcare professional prior to use if you are pregnant or nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.

Keep out of reach of children.

Do not use if safety seal is broken or missing.

Storage

Notice: Store in a cool, dry place. Contents are sold by weight, not volume. Some settling may occur.

Seals/Symbols

CCOF Certified Organic USDA Organic

Nutricost Quality Guaranteed GMP Compliant Facility

Formula

Organic Cordyceps Mushroom 2 g per serving 250 g per container

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

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.

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Organic Cordyceps Mushroom 2 g Unflavored by Nutricost Organic label

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Organic Cordyceps Mushroom 2 g Unflavored label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Organic Cordyceps Mushroom 2 g Unflavored by Nutricost Organic

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

Serving size2 Gram(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container125 Amounts shown are per serving.

Cordyceps Mushroom

Interacts with
249 drugs
2 Gram(s) per serving Form: Cordyceps sinensis

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

Cordyceps Mushroom monograph & interactions
Interaction report

Organic Cordyceps Mushroom 2 g Unflavored by Nutricost Organic Drug Interactions

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249Drugs
241 Moderate 8 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Cordyceps Mushroom 249

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Organic Cordyceps Mushroom 2 g Unflavored interact with 249 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Organic Cordyceps Mushroom 2 g Unflavored interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Cordyceps Mushroom

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Organic Cordyceps Mushroom 2 g Unflavored 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 Mushroom3 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 Mushroom full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Organic Cordyceps Mushroom 2 g Unflavored, from the product label.

Nutricost Organic

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Name
Nutricost
Street Address
351 E 1750 N
City
Vineyard
State
UT
ZipCode
84059
Phone Number
(866) 438-3694
Web Address
www.nutricost.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Organic Cordyceps Mushroom 2 g Unflavored by Nutricost Organic: Common Questions

Does Organic Cordyceps Mushroom 2 g Unflavored by Nutricost Organic interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Organic Cordyceps Mushroom 2 g Unflavored 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?
Organic Cordyceps Mushroom 2 g Unflavored 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.
Does cordyceps actually improve athletic performance?
The evidence suggests it's possibly ineffective for athletic performance — the most common reason people try it. For other uses like asthma or COPD, we don't have reliable data one way or the other.
What side effects might I notice?
Most common are stomach discomfort, constipation, diarrhea, dry mouth, and throat discomfort, though these are uncommon. Taking it after eating may help reduce stomach symptoms.
Can I take this while pregnant or breastfeeding?
There isn't enough safety data to know either way, so it's best avoided during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice.
How long can I safely take cordyceps?
It's been studied for up to one year and is generally well tolerated over that timeframe, though long-term safety isn't fully established and product quality varies.
Is this just powdered mushroom, or does it have fillers?
This product contains cordyceps mushroom powder with no other inactive ingredients listed.

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The Full Monographs Behind Organic Cordyceps Mushroom 2 g Unflavored’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

Organic Cordyceps Mushroom 2 g Unflavored'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.

See these in context on the Cordyceps monograph →

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