Mushroom coffees have recently gained in popularity and the internet is abuzz with claims that these beverages can do everything from alleviate stress levels to boost immune function. Unfortunately, like any health trend, there’s not a great deal of scientific evidence supporting these claims; the key thing to keep in mind here is that mushrooms used are medicinal mushrooms rather than culinary ones and go through an intensive drying, extraction and blending process before arriving in your cup – though whether any beneficial compounds remain is still unknown.

Medicinal mushrooms found in mushroom coffee blends have been proven to possess antioxidants associated with healthy blood pressure and cholesterol levels, and may slow down aging. Furthermore, medicinal mushrooms have anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory properties which may help support immune health as well as cognitive enhancing benefits – for instance lion’s mane mushroom has been noted as increasing brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) production while cordyceps is claimed to oxygenate the body and increase energy levels.

However, it should be remembered that most studies on humans using mushrooms are either animal or in vitro-based rather than clinical trials. Therefore, the effects of mushroom coffee could differ according to individual circumstances, with no sufficient trials available for analysis to evaluate its efficacy.

Another potential concern with mushroom-infused coffee products containing medicinal mushrooms such as chaga, reishi, turkey tail and lion’s mane — such as chaga, reishi, turkey tail and lion’s mane — is their high levels of oxalates, which may cause harm to kidneys especially if you’re taking medication to lower blood sugar such as insulin or other forms of diabetes medication.

If you’re curious to give mushroom coffee a try, there are various companies that make it commercially but it may be pricey. Making your own mushroom coffee at home is often cheaper and you can customize your blend according to your individual needs – find ready-made powders designed to mix with boiling water or grind your own beans before adding in mushroom extract afterwards. Do keep in mind that dosage may need to be adjusted depending on how much coffee is brewed as well as ratio between mushroom extract and beans used; start slowly until your body responds favorably!