{"product_id":"cordyceps-cs-4-extract-capsules","title":"Cordyceps CS-4 Extract Capsules","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCS-4 cultured mycelium. Liquid fermented. Fully verified.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA defined 6:1 Cordyceps extract, not generic Cordyceps powder.\u003cbr\u003eHot-water extracted, analytically verified, and produced using controlled liquid fermentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA high-quality Cordyceps CS-4 extract made from cultured mycelium, with a defined specification and every batch assessed through advanced compound analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e60 Capsules | Vegan Capsules\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e400 mg Cordyceps CS-4 extract preparation per capsule\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6:1 hot-water extract\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCS-4 cultured mycelium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced using liquid fermentation, not mycelium grown on grain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery batch verified by LC-ESI-QTOF-MS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdenosine above 0.38%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVegan capsules\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCordyceps is the outlier in our four-mushroom range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike Lion’s Mane and Reishi, where we specifically select fruiting body material, Cordyceps CS-4 is a cultured mycelial preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat distinction matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCS-4 is produced through controlled liquid fermentation rather than growing mycelium through a mass of cereal grain and grinding the whole substrate into powder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe resulting fungal material is then hot-water extracted at a 6:1 ratio and standardised against measurable composition markers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach capsule contains 400 mg of the finished Cordyceps CS-4 extract preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCS-4 cultured mycelium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLiquid fermented\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6:1 hot-water extracted\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandardised for measurable composition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBatch verified through advanced compound analysis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBackground\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCordyceps has one of the most unusual histories in the mushroom world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name is associated with a group of fungi known for their distinctive biological relationship with insects and other hosts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNaturally occurring Cordyceps material has historically been collected in high-altitude regions of Asia, but modern supplement production uses cultivated forms that can be produced consistently and at scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCS-4 belongs to that cultivated tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than attempting to replicate a conventional mushroom fruiting body, the fungal mycelium is cultured through liquid fermentation under controlled conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat makes Cordyceps fundamentally different from the fruiting-body Lion’s Mane and Reishi extracts elsewhere in our range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe think that difference should be explained rather than hidden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy This Product\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUses a defined CS-4 cultured mycelium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced through controlled liquid fermentation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot based on grain-grown mycelium biomass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUses a 6:1 hot-water extraction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandardised against measurable adenosine, polysaccharide and mannitol specifications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery batch undergoes compound verification\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCordyceps CS-4 cultured mycelium extract\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6:1 hot-water extraction ratio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdenosine above 0.38%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePolysaccharides above 25%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMannitol above 10%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced through liquid fermentation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e400 mg extract preparation per capsule\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Note on the Extract Preparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe believe mushroom products should be described accurately, including the details that are sometimes left out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cordyceps CS-4 fungal material itself is produced using liquid fermentation rather than being grown on cereal grain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe finished extract preparation contains less than 20% water-soluble non-GMO corn starch as part of the processing system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe therefore don't describe this product as a completely carrier-free extract.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat matters to us is being clear about what's actually present and verifying the fungal compound profile rather than relying on marketing terminology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow It Fits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCordyceps CS-4 can be taken individually or used as part of a wider mushroom routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur previous Four Mushroom Blend contained 100 mg of Cordyceps per capsule, providing 200 mg in the recommended two-capsule serving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach capsule of this standalone product contains 400 mg of Cordyceps CS-4 extract preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat gives you the option to give Cordyceps a much more prominent place within your mushroom routine rather than taking it automatically as one-quarter of a fixed blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can also be paired with Lion’s Mane, Reishi or Chaga while following the directions given for each product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more ideas, see:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Choose and Combine Lion’s Mane, Reishi, Chaga and Cordyceps\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eComposition \/ Structure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CS-4 extract contains a complex range of naturally occurring fungal compounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe specification includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePolysaccharides\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMannitol\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdenosine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCordycepin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eErgosterol\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eErgothioneine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe product is supplied as a complete extract preparation rather than as an isolated single compound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompound Profile \u0026amp; Verification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach batch is tested using LC-ESI-QTOF-MS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertificate of Analysis data is available for compounds including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdenosine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCordycepin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eD-Mannitol\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eErgosterol\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eErgothioneine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe specification also requires:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdenosine above 0.38%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePolysaccharides above 25%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMannitol above 10%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis provides a more useful picture of the extract than an extraction ratio alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProcessing \/ Production\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CS-4 fungal mycelium is produced using liquid fermentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter cultivation, the material undergoes hot-water extraction at a 6:1 ratio before being dried into a consistent extract preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis differs from products made by growing mycelium through cereal grain and then grinding the complete grain substrate into powder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe finished extract preparation contains less than 20% water-soluble non-GMO corn starch used as part of the production process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuality \u0026amp; Sourcing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertified organic Cordyceps CS-4 extract\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eControlled liquid-fermentation production\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6:1 hot-water extraction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery batch subject to LC-ESI-QTOF-MS compound verification\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDefined adenosine, polysaccharide and mannitol specifications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtract produced in China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEncapsulated in EU\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEncapsulation carried out under GMP, HACCP and organic-certified systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVegan HPMC capsule shell\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow It Compares\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompared with grain-grown mycelium products\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCS-4 is produced through liquid fermentation rather than by growing fungal mycelium through a cereal substrate and grinding the entire material into a finished powder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompared with fruiting-body extracts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCordyceps CS-4 is intentionally a mycelial preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat makes it fundamentally different from our Lion’s Mane and Reishi products, which use fruiting bodies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe don't think “fruiting body only” should become a blanket marketing rule applied to every mushroom. What matters is understanding which material is being used, why it is being used, and whether the finished extract can be properly characterised and verified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompared with our previous Four Mushroom Blend\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur previous Four Mushroom Blend contained 100 mg of Cordyceps per capsule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe standalone product contains 400 mg of Cordyceps CS-4 extract preparation per capsule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe individual format gives you control over how prominently Cordyceps features within your routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho It’s For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThose looking for a standalone Cordyceps CS-4 extract\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustomers who value transparent mushroom sourcing and processing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsers who want a defined liquid-fermented CS-4 preparation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThose moving from fixed mushroom blends to individual extracts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeople building their own mushroom routine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake 2–3 capsules daily with water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan be taken with or without food\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse according to the directions on the label\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan be used alone or alongside other mushroom products while following the directions for each\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStack \u0026amp; Explore\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePair with another individual mushroom:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/onelifefoods.co.uk\/products\/lion-s-mane-fruiting-body-capsules\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLion’s Mane Fruiting Body Extract Capsules\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 400 mg fruiting body extract with analytical compound verification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore Chaga traditionally:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/onelifefoods.co.uk\/products\/wild-harvested-chaga\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWild Harvested Chaga\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRaw, ground Chaga for traditional brewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn how to build your mushroom routine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Choose and Combine Lion’s Mane, Reishi, Chaga and Cordyceps\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied, balanced diet and healthy lifestyle.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not exceed the stated recommended daily intake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep out of reach of young children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re pregnant or breastfeeding, taking medication, have a medical condition or are under medical supervision, speak to an appropriate healthcare professional before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"One Life Foods","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57991736525182,"sku":null,"price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/8016\/0356\/files\/C20E76C8-37DD-44B4-9E02-D88F53697F13.png?v=1789312583","url":"https:\/\/onelifefoods.co.uk\/products\/cordyceps-cs-4-extract-capsules","provider":"One Life Foods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}