Reishi mushroom coffee is a novel functional beverage that blends traditional coffee with medicinal mushrooms for an additional health boost. Often made up of various species such as Inonotus obliquus (chaga), Ophiocordyceps sinensis (cordyceps), Hericium erinaceus (lion’s mane) and Ganoderma lucidum (reishi).

Reishi mushrooms contain beta-glucans which have been demonstrated to slow tumor growth in lab studies and stimulate natural killer cells – white blood cells known to target cancerous or abnormal cells for elimination – as well as reduce fatigue and provide extra energy. Additionally, Reishi is often touted for its rejuvenating benefits that help combat fatigue while providing increased energy levels.

Mushroom coffee generally contains less caffeine than its coffee counterpart, reducing the likelihood of jitters or sleep disruptions. Some mushrooms still can have a stimulant effect when consumed in large amounts; Turkey Tail mushrooms in particular can promote gut health while others, like Lion’s Mane mushrooms, may aid cognitive performance.

There may be many potential benefits of drinking mushroom coffee, but it is always advisable to consult with your healthcare provider prior to making significant dietary changes. Medicinal mushrooms may interact with certain medications and increase bleeding risks when taken with anticoagulants such as warfarin. They may also diminish immunity response; for this reason they should not be consumed if you’re taking immunosuppressants for autoimmune conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease or psoriasis immunosuppressants are prescribed by healthcare professionals. Furthermore, mushroom coffee may increase symptoms due to interactions with medications or histamine metabolism disorders or gastroesophageal reflux disease symptoms exacerbated.