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Can I Add Reishi Mushroom Powder to My Coffee?
Reishi mushroom (Lingzhi) has long been revered as a nutritional powerhouse and widely touted for its ability to promote immunity while aiding sleep and relaxation. Reishi mushrooms also offer potency antioxidants that may slow the aging process.
Reishi is known to provide both antioxidant and adaptogenic effects. This means it helps the body adapt to stress by supporting balance in body and mind; in fact, due to this unique quality it often features in ancient Chinese art such as paintings, woodblock prints and garden designs as a stress reliever.
Reishi mushroom coffee is created from ground dried reishi that’s ground into a fine powder before mixing with ground or instant coffee, depending on which brand is selected. Reishi coffee may be sold as instant drink, ground coffee, or special coffee pods depending on which brand is selected; its caffeine levels have been said to be significantly reduced compared with conventional coffee varieties and may provide relief to individuals sensitive to stimulants such as caffeine.
Reishi mushrooms have long been prized for their healing, anti-ageing and immunity-enhancing effects; considered essential components to vitality, longevity and overall wellness. Reishi is among a select few mushrooms studied for potential anti-cancer effects and may stimulate white blood cells that help fight abnormal cells, according to Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center research. People with certain health conditions or who take medications should consult a healthcare provider prior to adding reishi to their diet at high dosage levels.