Compound library / Longevity / Metabolic
Cordyceps militaris / sinensis mushrooms and their primary bioactive compound cordycepin (3'-deoxyadenosine) are explored for AMPK activation, anti-fatigue, endurance, and immune modulation. Traditionally used in TCM; now studied for mitochondrial and anti-aging effects.
| Category | Longevity / Metabolic |
|---|---|
| Typical route | Oral |
| Half-life | Cordycepin: ~3-4 hours |
| Common dose range | 1-3 g/day of dried mycelium/fruiting body powder, or 250-500 mg concentrated extract |
| Typical cycle length | Ongoing |
BioHack Track models Cordyceps / Cordycepin at a half-life of 3.5 hours, so every dose you log is decayed against that curve and the app shows what is still circulating — not just what you typed.
Oral capsule or powder; no reconstitution needed.
Store at room temperature, away from moisture.
Generally well tolerated; can have mild blood-thinning or blood-glucose-lowering effects — caution with anticoagulants or diabetes medications. Purity and cordycepin content vary widely between products.
Track Cordyceps / Cordycepin in BioHack Track. Half-life, dose range and route come pre-filled from this library — log a dose and the app counts your vial down, models what is in your system, and puts it on the same chart as your labs and body composition.
These open a search of each database for Cordyceps / Cordycepin — they are not citations, and nothing here is evidence for any particular dose. The same links are in the app.
General reference compiled for use inside the app, not medical advice and not a recommendation to take anything. Dose ranges are what is commonly discussed, not a prescription. Talk to a qualified healthcare professional.