Antrodia cinnamomea for Fatigue

Verdict: Insufficient Evidence

Across 2 PubMed studies, the evidence for Antrodia cinnamomea in Fatigue grades Tier U — unverified / insufficient. Research is still too limited to draw a firm conclusion.

U ⚫ U Unverified Insufficient Evidence

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Scoring transparency

All scores computed by a 7-layer evidence engine — fully auditable
Raw score 0.44
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Final grade
U · Insufficient Evidence
Confidence
42%
Conflicting evidence
Evidence level
E6
Multiple smaller RCTs (n<500)

How strongly each layer supports this effect

lower = less supportive
L11 AI re-checkIndependent read
0.20
L2 PubMedPrimary literature
0.40
L1 ExamineGlobal benchmark
0.50
L3 MechanismPlausibility
0.50
L5 Clinical bodiesAuthoritative stance
0.50
Against Mixed Supports
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  1. compute_raw_score — 加權公式: L2×0.30 + L3×0.25 + L5×0.25 + L11×0.10 + L1×0.10 = 0.44
  2. tier_from_score — 依分數區間映射至 tier letter
  3. apply_hec_rules — 無高階證據可裁決
  4. tier_strict_requirement_check — | C→U 因 scope.conflation_risk=true 且 L11 獨評較低 (B7-2 tier cap)
  5. detect_disputes — 偵測到 0 個 hard + 0 個 soft dispute
  6. decide_status — 依 tier + dispute 結果決定 status

📄PubMed studies (2)L2 · primary research & systematic reviews

Triterpenoid-Rich Extract from Antrodia camphorata Improves Physical Fatigue and Exercise Performance in Mice
PMID: 22829854 2012 隨機對照試驗 n = 30
Finding: Dose-dependent increase in swim time and grip strength; 200 mg/kg significantly reduced lactate and ammonia and increased glycogen (p<0.0001).
🟠 Limited quality
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Antifatigue Effects of Antrodia cinnamomea Cultured Mycelium via Modulation of Oxidative Stress Signaling in a Mouse Model
PMID: 28424791 2017 隨機對照試驗 n = 96
Finding: 0.9 g/kg prolonged exhaustive running ~35% (53.9 vs 39.8 min, p<0.01); swim endurance +66% at 0.3-0.9 g/kg.
🟠 Limited quality Government
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🏛️Regulatory & authoritative positionsL4/L5 · FDA / EMA / NIH ODS / Cochrane / Mayo …

L4a US FDA
Cautious
cancer fighting properties source↗
L4b EU EFSA
Cautious
The Panel concludes that the NF, freeze-dried mycelia of Antrodia camphorata, is safe at the proposed use level for individuals aged 14 years and above. ... maximum dose of 990 mg per day ... in food supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC ... for the general population. source↗
PMID 100% verifiedevery citation checked via NCBI Entrez
🔬2 PubMed studiesindependently re-checked by multiple sub-agents
engine_version: v1.0 claim_id: CLM-COND-fatigue-INT-antrodia-cinnamomea-001 繁體中文版 →