Mushroom timing may boost athletic recovery

NCT ID NCT07664345

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether taking cordyceps, a medicinal mushroom, before or after exercise helps athletes recover faster. Thirty healthy students aged 19-21 will take cordyceps or a placebo for four weeks. Researchers will measure inflammation, muscle damage, and aerobic fitness to find the optimal timing.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Cordyceps militaris (a medicinal mushroom)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could show the best time to take cordyceps for faster recovery and better training results in athletes.

What could go wrong

This is a very small early study with only 30 people, so results may not apply widely. It also tests timing, not a new treatment, so benefits may be modest.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Inflammation

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

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Locations

  • Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences

    Surabaya, Jawa Timur - East Java, 60213, Indonesia

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