Mushroom timing may boost athletic recovery
NCT ID NCT07664345
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 23, 2026 · Updated 3 times
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.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences
Surabaya, Jawa Timur - East Java, 60213, Indonesia
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