No matter if you are trying to reduce caffeine or simply need an extra kick in the morning, this vegan and nutrient-dense mushroom coffee will give your day an energetic start. Made with freeze-dried organic Colombian coffee and Ganoderma Lucidum Reishi mushroom powder (recognized as an effective tonic mushroom since 2 000), which has long been revered by herbalists worldwide as an effective tonic herb, it will give your morning an energetic kick!

Mushrooms are considered functional foods because of the many beneficial compounds they contain, according to Dr. Bindiya. These constituents include beta-glucans and polysaccharides which can support immunity, protect from free radical damage and fight free radicals. Some mushrooms such as Reishi are even classified as adaptogens which enhance body’s ability to manage stress more effectively by relaxing tension, promote restfulness and improve sleep quality.

Reishi mushrooms may help stimulate white blood cells to target abnormal, or cancerous, cell growth. More research needs to be conducted. It would not be advisable to combine their consumption with supplements that suppress immune systems like steroids or immunosuppressant drugs as this could result in dangerously low blood sugar.

Other functional mushrooms commonly used in mushroom coffee mixes, according to Snyder, include chaga, turkey tail and lion’s mane – each offering its own distinct benefits. When selecting a mushroom coffee mix, be sure to examine its ingredients list for an exhaustive list of constituents as well as caffeine content; some products contain as little as 50 mg per cup as opposed to 95 mg found in regular coffee drinks.