Question
My son is 11 years old and has been taking Cordyceps for the past week. However, he started having intermittent dry coughs today. Can he continue to take the Cordyceps soup?
Answer
It is not advisable to consume Cordyceps, as it is not suitable for everyone. Children are particularly prone to premature maturation when consuming Cordyceps. People who should not eat Cordyceps include: the first category is adolescents. Cordyceps is not as universally suitable as advertised for both the young and the old. It has effects similar to those of male hormones, and adolescents who consume it may experience premature maturation. Therefore, children should not take it. It is recommended to treat the cough with children’s lung-clearing syrup instead!