Mushroom coffee has become an internet trend, yet can it really deliver all the claimed health benefits? This type of beverage combines brewed coffee with dehydrated and ground up mushrooms such as lion’s mane, chaga, cordyceps or turkey tail. These types of mushrooms are known as adaptogenic mushrooms because of their health-promoting properties like relieving stress, improving immunity and memory boosting properties – similar to green tea or other popular herbal drinks.

As opposed to this, mushroom coffee brands typically do not contain psychoactive mushrooms such as psilocybin or ayahuasca that produce psychoactive effects; rather they typically utilize medicinal mushrooms that do not cause any psychoactive side effects.

Products featuring less caffeine than regular coffee may be beneficial for those sensitive to stimulants or who wish to reduce consumption for other reasons. They often also include beneficial ingredients, such as maca, ashwagandha or Siberian ginseng.

Mushroom coffee can be quite costly when compared with its regular counterpart. A 30-serving bag usually costs $20-$40. Furthermore, mushroom coffee contains high concentrations of oxalates that may contribute to kidney stone formation if taken on regular basis or taking certain medications that treat this issue. This factor should be kept in mind before purchasing this beverage.

Many consumers are purchasing this drink to improve mental clarity and stress levels, and boost their immunity system. According to claims made about its ‘adaptogenic’ properties of mushrooms in its blend, which help lower cortisol (the stress hormone), cortisol levels have been shown to rise due to trauma, low blood sugar or depression; anti-inflammatory compounds found within mushrooms could potentially provide relief as well.

Overall, however, there is limited scientific research supporting many of the purported health benefits of drinking this beverage. As such, it would be prudent not to oversell the benefits and continue drinking your regular beverage instead.

Although these products have experienced rapid market expansion, many brands have become very popular and additional research may be done into their health benefits, the jury remains out as to whether they actually meet their claims. Most experts seem to agree that if you can tolerate their taste and have no allergies then trying it might not do any harm – just remember to read ingredient lists carefully and note any supplements as these could interfere with certain medicines or trigger allergic reactions; before making changes to your diet it is wise to consult a dietician or physician first; especially if digestive or kidney related conditions exist.