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Can Reishi Cold Brew Coffee Improve Gut Health?
Mushrooms such as reishi, chaga and cordyceps can help improve coffee’s nutritional profile. These functional mushrooms help increase energy, promote alertness and focus as well as provide numerous other health benefits – particularly functional lion’s mane and chaga strains which contain adaptogenic properties which support both body and mind when faced with stress.
Mushrooms contain compounds known to reduce Alzheimer’s and dementia risk while supporting healthy brain functioning. Mushrooms are well known for their powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, and contain beta glucans which stimulate white blood cells to fight pathogens and other potentially harmful substances in the body.
Mushrooms are well-known for their adaptogenic and immune-enhancing effects, but also for their gut-healing benefits. Containing prebiotic fibers which feed beneficial bacteria while improving digestive function. Furthermore, mushrooms are thought to reduce stress levels and regulate sleep cycles through their supply of Lentinan which has anti-stress benefits.
When choosing mushroom coffee, look for organically grown ingredients and double extraction (water and alcohol) to achieve optimal health benefits. Reishi mushroom coffee may help to relieve stress and promote relaxation before bedtime to promote restful nights’ rest. For maximum effects try Rasa’s Brainchild, Hocus Pocus and Dream Supply mushroom coffee drinks which contain blends of chaga, reishi, and lion’s mane to experience its benefits firsthand; all three drinks are sustainably sourced, quality tested, fair trade.