Pregnancy can be both exciting and cautionary at once; both mother and baby need to consider what choices will impact them during their journey together. One trend recently garnering interest is mushroom coffee – an alternative drink mix made up of instant coffee combined with powdered extract from Ganoderma lucidum mushrooms (Lingzhi or reishi). According to its advocates, mushroom coffee offers health benefits including natural energy boost, healthy sleep habits support as well as improving immunity.

Reishi mushroom has long been used in traditional Chinese medicine as an aid for soothing mind, body, and sleep quality. As an ingestion food it promotes balanced immunity as well as alleviating stress and anxiety. Furthermore, Reishi is recommended as a tonic to Heart, Kidneys, Lungs, and Liver organs as well as for its antioxidant properties.

Studies conducted recently on Reishi mushroom have demonstrated its polysaccharides may help increase insulin sensitivity and lower blood glucose levels for people living with mild-to-moderate diabetes. Furthermore, its potential use as an antitumor agent and cancer preventive could potentially make Reishi mushrooms an excellent remedy. It should be noted that more research must be completed before Reishi mushrooms can be recommended as treatment for cancer or any serious illnesses.

While ganoderma coffee may make numerous claims about its benefits for weight loss, energy levels and hormone balance, pregnant women must approach any new supplement with caution and realistic expectations. Too much caffeine in this type of product could actually be harmful due to its effect on heartbeat and potential risk of uterine contractions.

Coffee’s caffein content alone shouldn’t pose any difficulty during pregnancy – its acidity levels may also contribute to stomach pain and bloat. Therefore, pregnant women should choose coffee that has low acidity levels and has been carefully roasted so as to retain all its beneficial nutrients.

Though there hasn’t been much research done on Ganoderma Coffee or its effects, it is generally safe to consume as long as mixed with other ingredients and consumed within recommended limits. Consulting an experienced practitioner for advice is also recommended as they can determine how often and at what dose this beverage should be consumed as well as provide personalized advice based on an individual’s health needs and ensure only high-quality products are being utilized, while potentially harming pregnancy or breastfeeding mothers.