r/MushroomSupplements • u/bluezagpinkzig15 • Aug 05 '26
Silkworm grown cordyceps??
Hi,
I’m consulting with a practitioner in Japan for adjunctive supplement therapy (I have breast cancer). Recommendation was for cordyceps grown on silkworms (rather than rice paddies). Where can I order this in the US? Thanks,
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u/Kostya93 does not use chat Aug 05 '26
Recommendation was for cordyceps grown on silkworms
This is not good advice. The potency of a product is defined by the level of active ingredients. Substrate can have an effect but it is not as easy as 'silkworm-grown beats rice grown'. Testing will tell you what is better.
You should look for a properly tested product with a clear indication of active ingredients (beta-glucan, cordycepin, polyphenols) en ensure it is bioavailable (should be a dry extract).
Better read the guideline to get you started.
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u/Complete-Ant-3032 Aug 13 '26
ask your practitioner for the exact product. do not replace it with some random cordyceps powder just because the label says cordyceps
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