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Is Mushroom Coffee Safe For Breastfeeding?
Assuming you adhere to a reasonable coffee intake while breastfeeding, mushroom coffee should be safe to consume. However, keep in mind that its health effects have yet to be fully investigated; and any long-term consequences remain unclear. For a quicker energy boost during breastfeeding sessions, whole mushrooms and herbs such as ashwagandha or schizandra berry have proven more energizing and balancing effects on the body than mushroom coffee alone.
Mushroom coffee is an adaptogenic herb beverage made from coffee beans and mushrooms (known as adaptogenic herbs). It’s widely enjoyed for having less caffeine than its regular coffee counterpart; some brands even provide decaffeinated or zero caffeine varieties of mushroom coffee to cater to individuals whose coffee causes anxiety or sleep disruption, or who are trying to cut back altogether. Mushroom coffee may provide relief to anyone experiencing caffeine withdrawal symptoms as it offers less than traditional caffeine does – perfect if caffeine makes you jittery or interferes with sleep quality; plus it makes an excellent transitional beverage if trying to cut back or eliminate coffee altogether!
Medicinal mushrooms, also known as adaptogens, are believed to help the body manage stress, balance hormones and enhance cognitive function. They’re often used for treating anxiety and depression and thought to reduce inflammation within the body – many such adaptogens can be found in mushroom coffee such as cordyceps, lion’s mane reishi turkey tail maitake.
Many mushroom users believe that adaptogens present in mushroom brews improve both mental and physical wellbeing; however, these claims have yet to be thoroughly researched. There’s some evidence suggesting anti-inflammatory properties of mushrooms may help treat certain cancers; however, their exact mechanism remains unknown.
Some experts advise breastfeeding mothers to steer clear of mushroom coffee due to its unknown long-term effects, while other maintain that traditional coffee should still be safe as long as breastfeeding mothers can tolerate its small amount of caffeine content.
If you are thinking of trying mushroom coffee, it is important to remember that medicinal mushrooms contain hormone-like activity which could potentially influence the hormonal development of your baby. Before trying any new supplements or drinks, it would be prudent to speak to a healthcare provider as they can provide safe dosage recommendations as well as recommend safer options that have been thoroughly studied.