Computational Molecular Biology 2025, Vol.15, No.2, 75-83 http://bioscipublisher.com/index.php/cmb 78 natural immune stimulant in the development of functional foods or drugs in the future (Finnegan et al., 2023). Not only does it directly act on immune cells, but Cordyceps sinensis polysaccharides can also help prevent problems such as ulcerative colitis by regulating the intestinal flora and improving intestinal health, demonstrating a good immunomodulatory ability (Figure 2) (Jiang et al., 2021). Figure 2 Effect chart of functional food to improve human immune response (Adopted from Finnegan et al., 2023) 4.2 Synergistic effects with other functional components If Cordyceps polysaccharides are used in combination with other active ingredients, they can actually have better health benefits. For example, studies have shown that polysaccharides extracted from silkworm Cordyceps inherently have certain antioxidant and anti-tumor potential, and when combined with other functional components, the effect is even stronger and can synergistically improve health status. On the other hand, the structure of Cordyceps polysaccharides itself is diverse, which allows them to act on different biological pathways and even enhance the efficacy of other therapeutic agents (Ashaolu, 2020). Due to the potential for synergistic effects, Cordyceps polysaccharides are increasingly regarded as an ideal ingredient in complex health formulas (Liu and Du, 2024). 4.3 Current applications and competitive advantages in the health product market Cordyceps polysaccharides can now be found in many health products, mainly because they have a wide range of biological activities, such as anti-tumor, antioxidant, and immune regulatory effects. Especially in the management of metabolic syndrome, people are more concerned about its ability to alleviate high blood sugar and regulate gut microbiota (Lee et al., 2021). One advantage of it is that it comes from natural sources and has multiple functions, which is in line with the trend of many people pursuing holistic and natural health solutions nowadays. In addition, extraction and purification technologies have been advancing in recent years, making Cordyceps polysaccharides more effective and widely used in the health product market (Tan et al., 2023). 5 Market Prospects for Cordyceps Polysaccharide Products 5.1 Global market demand and growth trends The global demand for Cordyceps polysaccharides is indeed rising rapidly now, mainly because it has shown many potential benefits in the fields of health food and medicine. Well-known ones like Cordyceps sinensis and
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