Reishi (also lingzhi or Ganoderma lucidum) has long been revered by Chinese herbalists for its ability to help us relax and unwind. Reishi has even been called the “queen of mushrooms,” “king of healing mushrooms,” or even a “mushroom of immortality”, thanks to its stress-reducing, mood enhancing, and sleep inducing properties. It truly makes an impressive adaptogen with powerful stress reduction, mood enhancement, and sleep supporting benefits.

Reishi can interact with proteins within our bodies known as GABA receptors (Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid). GABA is an inhibitory neurotransmitter which works to decrease neural activity and increase relaxation, including reduced sleep latency and increases in total sleeping time as well as non-REM or deep sleep after only three days of supplementing with Reishi extract supplements.

Reishi helps promote sleep by regulating stress hormones such as cortisol, which can raise blood pressure and interrupt our ability to fall and stay asleep. Therefore, many turn to supplements or drinks with reishi such as mushroom coffee for support restful slumber.

PRO TIP: Consuming Reishi daily to take full advantage of its sleep-supportive properties is key. One tasty way to incorporate Reishi into your health and wellness practice may be adding mushroom coffee into your morning ritual – an easy, delicious and effective way to incorporate Reishi into your health routine!

Mushroom coffee, made up of equal parts of coffee and mushroom extract, contains less caffeine than its traditional counterpart, making it a good alternative for those trying to cut back or experience anxiety from too much caffeine consumption.