The compounds that make up the mushroom have therapeutic properties due to polysaccharides, amino acids, vitamins E, K, B1, B2, B12, microelements, beta-carotene, sterols, fatty acids, and nucleosides.
Protein and carbohydrate content in Cordyceps fruits:
Essential fatty acids:
palmitic acid, oleic acid, linoleic acid, linolenic acid
Composition of macro- and microelements:
Biologically active components of Cordyceps fruits:
One of the most valuable in the complex of biologically active compounds contained in cordyceps tissues is cordycepin (3' Deoxyadenosine) - a nucleoside that has a pronounced immunomodulatory and antioxidant effect. Adenosine is recognized as one of the most important modulators of blood vessel tone at the tissue level. Cordycepin preparations are highly effective in combating tumors, viral and bacterial infections.
The nutritional value found indicates the use of Cordyceps Militaris fruits in well-balanced diets and as a source of bioactive compounds.
You can find any of the 750 species of mushrooms of the genus Codriceps in China, Tibet, Nepal, Bhutan, northern India in the mountains at an altitude of 3-4 thousand meters. There it grows naturally in the wild. Today Militaris is grown artificially in greenhouses and professionally processed for further consumption.
Amazing cast
Cordyceps has attracted the attention of scientists due to its content of polysaccharides, enzymes, antioxidants, vitamins E and C, essential amino acids, unsaturated fatty acids, phospholipids. The composition also includes coenzyme Q10, carotenoids, micro- and macroelements.
And this is not just clickbait. Militaris senses the approach of the caterpillar, releases spores with suckers, firmly attaches to the caterpillar's body and penetrates living tissue. It begins to grow from the moment the caterpillar dives underground and slowly dies. Meanwhile, Cordyceps takes all the nutrients from its body.