0fillers, and no additives. Nothing else is in the jar.
Cordyceps sinensis · DER 10:1 extract · fruiting bodies only
How to use it
Scoop. Stir. Done.
A simple habit that is easy to keep, even in a busy schedule.
01
Measure two scoops
One gram is the daily serving: 500 mg in each scoop.
02
Add them to your drink
Coffee, cacao, a shake. Or stir them into yoghurt.
03
Repeat daily
Regularity matters more than the perfect hour.
When
In the morning with breakfast, or 30–60 minutes before training.
Taste
Mild and slightly earthy. Most people do not notice it in coffee or a shake.
Do not exceed the recommended daily serving.
In your coffee
Coffee, cacao, a shake, or stirred into yoghurt.
Dissolves well
A fine powder. Mild and slightly earthy.
Before training
30–60 minutes before you start.
Adenosine and cordycepinPolysaccharides and D-mannitol
Cordyceps sinensis
Meet Cordyceps.
Cordyceps (Cordyceps sinensis) is a valued mushroom with a rich history. In the traditional practices of the Far East it was used as a natural complement to the diet in demanding, high-mountain conditions. In the West it became popular in the 1990s, as part of the routine of Asian athletes and highly active people.
The compounds inside
Structure, simplifiedNucleoside · characteristic of the species
Cordycepin
An organic compound characteristic of this species of mushroom, and named after it: Cordyceps.
In this extractNaturally present in cordyceps.
On recordFirst isolated from a cordyceps mushroom in 1950 (Cunningham and colleagues, Nature).
Structure, simplifiedNucleoside · a close relative
Adenosine
A close relative of cordycepin: the same structure, with one more hydroxyl group.
In this extractNaturally present in cordyceps.
On recordThe marker the Chinese Pharmacopoeia uses to check the quality of Cordyceps sinensis.
Structure, simplifiedSugar alcohol · dissolves in water
D-mannitol
A sugar alcohol: a chain of six carbons with a hydroxyl group on each.
In this extractNaturally present in cordyceps.
On recordNamed “cordycepic acid” when it was described in cordyceps in 1957, and later identified as D-mannitol.
Structure, simplifiedPolysaccharides · dissolve in water
Beta-glucans
Long chains of glucose, naturally present in the mushroom.
In this extractMeasured: 35.4% (ALS, accredited laboratory).
On recordThe standard yardstick for a mushroom extract: the higher the confirmed level, the more concentrated the extract.
Beta-glucans are the compound measured in the 10:1 extract. The others are naturally present in cordyceps. Cordyceps sinensis appears in 1,113 papers indexed on PubMed (October 2026). The drawings are simplified.
Use it regularly
The 12‑week cycle.
Bringing a food supplement into your daily rhythm takes time and consistency. See how to build a lasting habit.
Daily serving
Two scoops, 500 mg in each. Stir them into a drink.
2 scoops1 g of extract
When
In the morning with breakfast, or 30–60 minutes before training. Regularity matters more than the perfect hour.
Morningor before training
One jar
The 100 g jar holds 100 servings.
100 days100 g
Do not exceed the recommended daily serving. Food supplement: not a substitute for a varied diet.
The maths
£0.44 a day.
One 100 g jar is 100 servings. That is the subscription price, with 20% off every jar and free UK delivery. Pause, skip or cancel anytime.
Written by customers of our EU store, solvelabs.eu, about the same company and the same products, and translated here from Polish. They are the opinions of individual buyers. Figures as shown on Trustpilot, October 2026.
“It is the only Polish brand on the mushroom supplement market that deserves trust. I have been buying month after month, I know all their products and have tried them all. Everything is as described…”
“Of course the product is great. But here I value the service. From the quick handling of the order, through the very nice packaging, to the after-sales service, which matters most. You can ask, you can talk. Thank you, and I recommend it!”
“I received top-shelf goods, and Solve Labs always rises to the occasion in every respect: price, quality, delivery and expert advice. On top of that, great contact and quick answers to questions about the products. I warmly recommend them!”
“Fast shipping. The products are packed perfectly, so they do not arrive battered, which often happens with supplements. With Solve Labs there are no such problems. Fairly priced. A wide choice of payment and delivery options. I will certainly be back.”
“Very precise and clear product descriptions, a very quick and smooth transaction and lightning delivery. I will describe the products after a month of taking them. I recommend the company.”
“A very efficient shipping system. The supplements are top quality, as always.”
“I warmly recommend them: the products really are reliable when it comes to quality.”
“Good communication and service. Very quick and efficient in solving a problem.”
“Great customer service, quick delivery, and the best quality supplements like always.”
Ratings & reviews
What buyers actually say.
Every review below is from a real order on solvelabs.world, shown in the customer’s own words.
4.8
★★★★★★★★★★
Average of 10 verified reviews for Solve Labs Cordyceps on solvelabs.world.
Breakdown · 10 reviews
5★90%
4★0%
3★10%
2★0%
1★0%
★★★★★Two months of running
“Been using cordyceps for 2 months now and what a difference I’ve found with my endurance with running. Recently got back into running and it’s helped a lot with long distance. Highly recommend.”
VerifiedRyan· solvelabs.world · 2024
★★★★★Years of trying others
“After many years of trials of different Cordyceps powders and extracts I can say this is definitely the best extract powder there is. I can definitely feel the difference. Highly recommend, good quality extract.”
VerifiedAleksandra· solvelabs.world · 2024
★★★★★With the morning coffee
“We love the Cordyceps extract powder every day with coffee. My wife said she can code faster since we have it with coffee. As is tested by both me and my wife we can say this is a high quality product.”
VerifiedDumitru· solvelabs.world · 2024
★★★★★First batch
“Just ordered my first batch of mushroom extracts from Solve Labs and I can definitely say that the quality is outstanding and they seem to be working really well so far.”
VerifiedGregor· solvelabs.world · 2024
★★★★★Compared to other brands
“Product looks luxury. I’ve compared to other brands and I can say that it’s much more effective! Recommended.”
“I felt a good level of energy when taking this but you need to take it at the right time for you, trial and error.”
VerifiedLove· solvelabs.world · 2024
★★★☆☆The pouch seal
“Whilst I enjoy using this product, I have now had my 2nd 30 gram cordyceps mushroom extract powder yet unfortunately both of the packaging proved to be faulty within a week of use as the seal comes away from one of the inner sides…”
VerifiedMrs D.· solvelabs.world · 2024
★★★★★Quality
“High quality items.”
VerifiedEwelina· solvelabs.world · 2024
Reviews are verified purchases collected on solvelabs.world through our review platform, shown in the customer’s own words and lightly edited for length. They reflect individual experiences and are not claims made by Solve Labs. Food supplement — not a substitute for a varied diet or medical advice.
The set · save 15%
The Engine Room
The three that do the work on training days. Plant protein, cordyceps as a powder, and 4.2 g of creatine a serving.
£30.00
15% comes off in the basket on three items or more, as a one-time purchase.
4.8 on Trustpilot · 253 reviews
Every batch lab-tested
Heavy metals: tested
Microbiology: tested
Every amount on the label
No proprietary blends
Made in the EU · HACCP
Batch certificate on request
60 days to decide
4.8 on Trustpilot · 253 reviews
Every batch lab-tested
Heavy metals: tested
Microbiology: tested
Every amount on the label
No proprietary blends
Made in the EU · HACCP
Batch certificate on request
60 days to decide
FAQ
Questions, answered.
We stand for full transparency: we use only concentrated extracts (DER 10:1 and DER 15:1), we verify the species with DNA tests, and we test every batch for purity in accredited laboratories.
The fruiting body is the above-ground part of the mushroom, rich in beta-glucans, while the mycelium is its underground network of “roots”. In the capsules and the powder we use 100% fruiting bodies. In the drops we use the CS-4 strain, the best-studied commercially available variety of Cordyceps sinensis, with no added starch or grain.
It means we use 10 kg of raw mushrooms to produce 1 kg of concentrated extract. That concentrates its compounds: beta-glucans, cordycepin and adenosine.
Every batch goes through a DNA test to confirm that the species is authentic Cordyceps sinensis. We test the beta-glucan content and check for heavy metals, pesticides and microbiological contamination. The reports are published in full: open them here.
It depends on the form. Capsules: 2 a day (1 g of extract). Powder: 2 scoops a day (1 g; each scoop is 500 mg). Drops: 2 ml (2 droppers) a day. Do not exceed the recommended daily serving.
In the morning with a meal, or 30–60 minutes before training. It is easiest to build Cordyceps into your morning ritual. Regularity matters more than the exact hour.
Yes. Cordyceps is meant for daily use. We recommend 3–4 months of supplementation followed by a month’s break. Do not exceed the recommended daily serving.
The capsules come in a pack of 60, which is enough for 30 days. A 60 ml bottle of drops is a 30-day supply. A 100 g jar of powder lasts a little over three months at 2 scoops (1 g) a day.
Cordyceps is generally regarded as safe. In rare cases some people report mild digestive discomfort when they start. If you have any doubts about your health, discuss supplementation with your doctor.
Many people, athletes included, combine functional mushrooms. Cordyceps is often taken with Lion’s Mane and with Chaga. If you take medication or have a chronic condition, check the combination with your doctor.
It is not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women, or for anyone under 18.
It is a functional mushroom (Cordyceps sinensis) that grows naturally in the high-mountain regions of Tibet and the Himalayas. In the capsules and the powder we use an extract of its fruiting bodies; in the drops, a pure extract of the mycelium of the CS-4 strain.
The powder and the drops give you the flexibility of mixing them into drinks. The capsules are more convenient, have no taste and make it easy to measure the daily serving precisely. Choose the one that suits the way you live.
Cordyceps powder has a mild, slightly earthy taste. Most people do not notice it once it is mixed into coffee or a shake. If you are sensitive to taste, we recommend the capsules, which have none.
No. The alcohol is evaporated after the extraction. As natural preservatives we use citric acid and rowan extract. The bottle is Miron glass, which protects against UV light.
Yes. The powder and the drops are plant-based, and the capsules have a plant-based shell.
Capsules and powder: in a dry, cool place, away from direct sunlight. Drops: keep in the fridge once opened.
A fresh pack every 30 days at 20% off, with free UK delivery. Pause, skip a delivery or cancel any time from your account.
Try it at home for up to 60 days. If it isn’t for you, send it back, even opened, and we’ll refund it.
Orders dispatch within 1–2 working days. UK delivery is free on orders over £50, and always free on subscription.
Rather not stir? The same mushroom comes as capsules and as drops.
Independently tested by ALS, InventUR & GBA Polska · results relate to the tested sample.
Lot GS241108
Beta-glucans are the category’s yardstick for how much real mushroom an extract carries. This is a measured figure for beta-glucans themselves, not a “polysaccharide” number, which also counts starch. It relates to the tested sample of the 10:1 extract powder.
Beta-glucans, tested sample35.4%
Dry-matter basis37.3%
Tested sampleCordyceps mushroom · 100 g
MethodMegazyme mushroom & yeast
Extract per serving1,000 mg, 10:1
ALS Food & Pharmaceutical Polska · accredited No. 1163
Signed: Magdalena Woda · ALS Food & Pharmaceutical (accredited, No. 1163) · Dec 2022
A chemical assay tells you how much; it cannot tell you what. Species identity is confirmed by sequencing the ITS region — the universal barcode marker for fungi — against the public NCBI database.
Named speciesCordyceps sinensis
Identity match97.4%
Marker sequencedITS barcode
Reference databaseNCBI
MethodPCR + Sanger sequencing
InventUR Sp. z o.o. · spin-off of the University of Rzeszów
Signed: Bartosz Jadam, CEO · InventUR (University of Rzeszów) · 22 Jul 2024
Heavy metals are screened against the EU maximum levels for food (Reg. 2023/915). In the tested lot, each element sat well within its permitted limit. Values in mg/kg.
Lead (limit ≤3.0)0.012
Mercury (limit ≤0.1)<0.0010
Cadmium0.0033
Arsenic<0.010
GBA Polska · PCA-accredited No. AB 1095 (ILAC-MRA)
Qualified electronic signature · GBA Polska (PCA-accredited, No. AB 1095) · Mar 2025
273 Cordyceps listings — 196 US, 75 UK, 1 ES — across
178 distinct brands, retrieved and read 15–16 August 2026.
What we found
273products audited
178 distinct brands
26%verified pure — nothing but mushroom and a capsule shell
70 of 273
73%list a non-mushroom ingredient
194 of 264 readable labels
2.2%publish an openable lab proving 30%+ beta-glucans
4 of 178 brands
1product publishes an openable DNA species report
Solve Labs
One product holds all three.
Of 273, Solve Labs is the only one publishing an openable DNA species report
alongside a beta-glucan assay and a batch safety certificate.
How we did it
Where a marketplace listing hid the ingredient statement, we recovered
it from the brand’s own website — bringing 264 of 273
listings to a readable standard.
Every lab document was opened and read. Photos, badges,
spec sheets and marketing graphics did not count; broken links were graded down.
A figure was recorded only where the number sat directly against the
term it describes.
A clean ingredient statement is the seller’s own claim, recorded
as published — not independently verified here. Listings and lab documents change;
these findings describe them as of 15–16 August 2026. Prepared from a master
database of 273 listings, one row per product. Not medical advice; no statement evaluated
by the FDA or MHRA.
The 60-day guarantee
Give it time — 60 days, on us.
Cordyceps is a routine people judge over months, not mornings. So your first order carries a 60-day guarantee — long enough to actually find out.
Run the routine. One serving a day, any format — for up to 60 days from delivery.
Not for you? Email support with your order number. No forms, no interrogation.
Full refund — even opened. We’ll ask what didn’t work, because it helps us. The refund doesn’t depend on your answer.
Applies to your first order. Your statutory rights are unaffected.
Orders leave one of two warehouses — the United Kingdom or Poland —
whichever is closer to you.
DestinationShips fromTime
United KingdomUK1–2 working days
EuropePoland3–5 working days
Rest of worldUK or Poland5–10 working days
UK delivery is free on subscription, and on one-time orders
over £50.
Times run from dispatch and exclude weekends and public holidays.
They are estimates, not guarantees. Duties or import charges outside the UK and EU
are the recipient’s responsibility.