Coffee enthusiasts looking for an energy boost that doesn’t include caffeine can try mushroom coffee. This trendy beverage consists of black coffee combined with medicinal mushrooms for an energy-boosting kick without caffeine-related jitters or crashes, sold instant or ground, or sometimes packaged into special pods; or make your own using black coffee and mushroom extract powder!

Reishi, cordyceps, turkey tail, chaga and lion’s mane mushrooms are popularly used to add adaptogenic properties to coffee beverages. They have been shown to increase oxygen levels, support adrenal function and strengthen immune systems.

These advantages of mushrooms may be attributable to their content of polysaccharides, proteoglycans and beta-glucans – substances present in mushrooms that help reduce inflammation, boost immune function and support endocrine health.

Mushrooms can help to reduce blood sugar, so those taking insulin should exercise caution when adding mushrooms to their diet. They may interfere with some medications and cause adverse reactions in some individuals; additionally, mushrooms may increase risk of bleeding during surgery and interact negatively with blood thinners.

Reishi mushroom can help boost your immunity, regulate blood pressure and improve mood while helping with sleep quality and weight loss. It should only be consumed from fruiting bodies as mycelium produces less beneficial compounds.