Mushroom coffee has recently gained mainstream appeal, garnering endorsements from celebrities like Meghan, Duchess of Sussex to Taika Waititi and Joe Rogan. Proponents claim it can provide everything from mental clarity and stress relief to better sleep, immune support and fat-burning benefits – but is this really healthy? To gain their insight, we contacted nutritionists and experts for their opinions.

Mushroom coffee, or mushroom tea, combines coffee with medicinal mushrooms such as maca, ashwagandha, Siberian ginseng and CBD (popular for relieving anxiety) for an enjoyable brew. Available either as powder that can be mixed into hot water directly, or ground form ready to brew, mushroom coffee comes either as powder that needs mixing with hot water directly, or ready ground ready for use. It may come packaged either in powder form for instant use, or ready ground form ready to brew later. Often combined with herbs such as maca, ashwagandha Siberian ginseng and CBD which provide anxiety-relieving properties as well.

mushroom coffee incorporates various varieties of adaptogenic mushrooms — most frequently lion’s mane, chaga and cordyceps — which work together with caffeine to increase focus and energy. The combination is designed to work in harmony for maximum performance.

The exact combination of ingredients will vary by brand; some premium versions, for instance RYZE’s, contain organic, fair trade and ethically harvested mushrooms that don’t include added sugar or artificial flavours, colours or preservatives (but should still be considered healthy alternatives to whole mushrooms that provide vitamins D, B12, copper potassium and protein). However, it should be remembered that mushroom coffee doesn’t replace eating whole mushrooms directly – they remain packed full of vitality-enhancing nutrients like Vitamin D, B Vitamin, potassium and protein – that might come packed in their whole form when consumed directly!

Attributed benefits of mushroom coffee include its adaptogenic properties, which help support natural body systems like immune, nervous and digestive. Czerwony cautions that scientific evidence to back these claims may be weak – there has not been enough verified research done on how exactly mushroom coffee will impact on health, so she suggests consulting your physician prior to starting on any new routine with drinking this beverage.

Coffee for its many purported benefits. Some of them include increasing brain health, improving metabolism and providing digestive assistance. There have also been claims that it helps reduce inflammation while providing better night’s rest and increasing exercise performance.

Mushroom coffee generally contains about half the caffeine found in regular coffee, helping avoid jittery feelings and the inevitable caffeine crash. Mushroom coffee may not be suitable for everyone, particularly those suffering from irritable bowel syndrome, as all mushrooms contain high FODMAP levels that could trigger flare-ups of their condition. People allergic to mushrooms or coffee should avoid mushroom coffee beverages altogether. If they decide to give it a try, do it gradually over a six week period and drink consistently; to prevent spoilage it’s important to store it somewhere cool and dark away from sunlight, strong smells, heat or refrigeration as this could oxidize it over time.