Mushroom coffee is a combination of ground mushrooms and coffee beans which is purported to provide health benefits like stress reduction, immune system support and reduced jitteriness. It has become widely popular among health and wellness enthusiasts who claim it aids anxiety, depression, focus, sleep and weight loss. With so much mushroom coffee being sold now – some even costing double what regular bags would – its popularity has led to various options being made available at higher costs than usual; yet research to back these claims remains limited – some varieties even contain high amounts of oxalates which could bind with minerals in your body creating kidney stones!

Reishi mushroom may help with stress and anxiety relief, while chaga mushroom contains high concentrations of antioxidants and cordyceps mushroom can oxygenate blood and support energy production within your body – all key ingredients found in mushroom coffee products from various brands.

These mushroom-and-coffee blends come in powder form and can be mixed with boiling water or ground coffee to produce either an instant hot beverage, instant ground coffee, or blended into instant or ground coffee before being brewed. You’ll likely find them available at specialty stores such as vitamin shops or grocery stores carrying natural products; online subscription services; or vitamin shops themselves. A popular brand to look out for includes Four Sigmatic; however there are other similar companies like Sun Potion and Thrive Market’s mushroom coffee line to consider as well.

Many products on the market contain a blend of different adaptogenic mushrooms, rather than only one variety. Companies usually tailor each mushroom’s amount based on what they think will offer maximum benefit to users; the most commonly encountered adaptogenic varieties include Reishi and Lion’s Mane as well as Turkey Tail and Chaga fungi.

Medicinal mushroom products have only just entered the dietary supplement industry and their use remains in its infancy. Though mushrooms have long been used to treat disease and promote healing, there’s yet not enough proof that mushroom coffee works effectively. While research shows consuming mushrooms other than whole food forms may have positive results such as relieving stress and improving immune function, this method may not provide as many health advantages.

There’s no evidence to suggest that drinking mushroom coffee would offer any greater health benefits than regular coffee, according to Dietetic Internist Sarah Czerwony. “Mushroom coffee may just be another passing trend similar to other “superfood” beverages which come and go,” Czerwony suggests.

If you’re curious about trying mushroom coffee, consulting a registered dietitian will ensure safe and appropriate dosing based on your personal situation. She advises speaking to your physician first if taking medications such as anticoagulants, immunosuppressants or anti-diabetes medications prior to initiating any experimentation with medicinal mushrooms as these can interact with these medications in many ways – including anticoagulants, immunosuppressants or anti-diabetes medications (herein known as medicinal mushrooms).