FINE JAPANCordyceps Plus: Premium Cordyceps Mushroom Extract and Macadamia Blend - Smart Drops Adaptogenic Mushrooms, Organic Mushroom Supplement for Energy & Immunity, Liquid Cordyceps (Pack of 20)

These shots have a lot of sweeteners in them so they go down pretty tolerably (four different sweeteners are they have honey, erythritol, trehalose, and palatinose). No where on the packaging or the product page dose it specifically say this uses cordyceps sinensis, but all the photos show that form, so I believe that they are using the sinensis variety which is the expensive limited harvest most health benefits one. Most supplements use C. militaris which is a different species with lesser health benefits that is cheaper and more readily available. These shots are a product of Japan so I feel like they are more trustworthy than some other countries of origin. These shots have 900mg of cordyceps in them which is pretty good, high end genuine C sinensis capsules usually only have 400mg per serving. To make these stretch a little longer I did try to drink half and refrigerate the other half for the next day. Unfortunately I was not able to afford buying a second box so I really did not get to take these shots long enough to see noticeable changes and also without lab testing there is just no way if these had any effect (I got it for a thyroid condition). Anyway, for the amount of C sinensis you are getting these shots are actually a good value and they don't taste terrible.

With only 10 servings in the package, I was expecting a strong effect that meets the claims on the box from a single bottle, but that didn’t happen. I drank one bottle around 2PM and although I felt some good energy throughout the evening, it wasn’t much different from what I’d get from other lower cost supplements or energy drinks.The taste is okay but after a few minutes of finishing it I felt like I want to cover the taste with something different.It is sweetened with ‘erythlitol’, so make sure to look that up and see if you are okay with it.In summary, it does work but not much different from other energy and vitality supplements.

First, let me say that I absolutely looked forward to drinking these. They might be a bit of an "acquired" taste, but I acquired the taste very quickly! I thoroughly enjoyed these and looked forward to consuming them. That said, I couldn't justify a regular subscription for these based on the simple fact that they are egregiously expensive. I especially don't think it is worth it since other than an enjoyable flavor, I didn't really perceive any tangible cognitive or health benefits as a result of consumption. I did not have any ill effects, but also did not notice any significant improvements. That said, I imagine this is the sort of thing that has accumulated effects over the long term.

I first read about this strange fungus years ago and it's life cycle seemed straight out of science fiction. It's a fungus that's predatory and grows on insect larvae extending long projecting bodies out of them. Cordyceps gained wider press when it became the protagonist of a fictional role of mutating to infect humans in the video game The Last of Us which more recently was rendered into a hit HBO series. The real fungus was collected by Asian societies and used to treat various conditions and was believed to have powerful health benefits. Because of that strange and laborious method of production and harvesting, cordyceps produced that way, called sinesis, is extremely expensive; reportedly up to $9000 a pound! I started including a powdered product in smoothies. The dose was only something like an eight of a teaspoon and was most likely lab produced and is called CS-4, which is still not inexpensive but much more affordable. The purported benefits of cordyceps range from fighting tumors to increased energy and libido. What caught my eye was that it possibly promoted production of ATP which is part of the complex cycle of energy release in the body. It's difficult to determine its effectiveness since I take a variety of supplements for the same purpose. I was intrigued by this product for several reasons. First, it,s a liquid so its easy to ingest directly. The fact that its made in Japan also holds great appeal for me. Japan seems to have extremely high production standards. The price was eye watering for just 10 bottles at $12 each. By far the most expensive product I've ever tried in terms of health supplements. While not stated directly, the print media shows a photo of the fungal body growing out of caterpillars, which would make this sinesis, which explains in part the much higher cost. I cant say that I notice any greater effect taking this as opposed to the powder, but I do trust its purity and authenticity. Will I be a repeat buyer? If I could afford the $360 a month cost to take it every day, my answer would be yes. I wish I could afford it more regularly. If you are in a more robust circumstance and price is less of a consideration, then I think you might be pleased being a regular consumer of this interesting, intriguing and ancient fungus.

Well I was very stuck on how to review this supplement. I'd say it would be a 4-5 star supplement if the price was less than half of what it was at the time of my purchase/order; I honestly almost gave it 2 stars but the presentation and the initial experience of taking it was okay, The taste is very unique and I like it. It's like a mix between honey and a slight spiciness to it but I only describe it as slightly spicy because it really isn't spicy in a hot way at all. Gives a nice sensation of taste in your throat and mouth. The main problem I have with this supplement is I can take a regular and much cheaper lions mane supplement and feel 10-20x the effectiveness. I would say this product is about 5 to 10% of the good feelings that I get from a regular lions mane supplement drink. I was a little skeptical after the first couple of bottles/ dosages because I didn't feel much of a difference but there is definitely a very slight difference/ improvement in my focus and energy. I'm very sensitive to supplements so this is coming from a very experienced person and as far as mushrooms go especially. I will definitely not be ordering this supplement again because of the very low effectiveness to price ratio. I can't necessarily recommend it but I can't not recommend it either if you have the money to blow. I'll stick with my lions mane supplement though for focus and energy.