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Epic Protein – Coffee Mushroom
Sprout Living’s coffee mushroom protein shake contains five different kinds of mushrooms – adaptogenic chaga, maitake, reishi and turkey tail are just a few examples! Plus it provides organic plant protein!
Add two rounded scoops of protein powder to 8 oz of water or your beverage of choice and blend or shake well until smooth. Enjoy any time, in any combination! Get creative!
Flavors
This premium plant protein shake from Sprout Living’s Epic Protein collection boasts an irresistibly tasty combination of five mushrooms and high-altitude coffee for optimal nutrition. The results are a robust coffee flavor with subtle coconut and cinnamon notes, providing both adaptogenic and immune support. This shake can be mixed with warm or iced water, nut milk or smoothie for easy consumption. Real Sport, for example, contains an energy-boosting combination of red banana, ginger root and chaga mushroom that’s vegan-, gluten- and GMO-free. Green Kingdom products include yellow pea, pumpkin seed, sunflower seed, sacha inchi cranberry seed and heirloom red banana. Lucuma fruit, oat grass, chlorella kale Indian moringa spinach jerusalem artichoke along with himalayan pink salt are also offered for purchase.
Side Effects
Functional protein products offer nutrition and health supplement companies an opportunity to expand their market and capture customers looking for plant-based alternatives. Sprout Living’s best-selling Epic Protein line, comprising multi-source plant proteins with superfoods and adaptogenic herbs such as coffee mushrooms combined with high altitude coffee to promote balanced energy levels; Real Sport features red banana, ginger and performance booster blends as an additional boost.
Mushrooms can cause acid reflux in some individuals with sensitive stomachs, leading to unpleasant symptoms like burning sensations, bloating, heartburn and chest pain. When consumed correctly however, these effects usually don’t last more than a few days of consistent use and are likely subsiding over time. Anyone experiencing adverse reactions should cease consumption immediately and seek medical advice immediately.