Mushroom coffee is a beverage produced by combining mushrooms with regular coffee beans to produce a blend, usually ground down and mixed into other liquids to form a drink. Reishi mushrooms are most frequently used; other types such as chaga, cordyceps and morels may also be included. Mushroom coffee claims lower caffeine than traditional coffee while offering adaptogenic properties that help manage stress, increase focus and promote overall health; however more research involving human participants must support such claims to confirm these benefits of this product.

If you are concerned about potential side effects associated with mushroom coffee, it is recommended to speak to a healthcare provider. One reason would be if there are any allergies or sensitivities to specific varieties of mushrooms used to produce mushroom coffee; other considerations include any existing health conditions and medications you are currently taking as some mushrooms used may interact with certain medications and reduce or intensify their effects.

In general, most people should be able to safely consume mushroom coffee. Before including it in your diet however, it is advisable to consult a healthcare professional as this will allow them to determine if mushroom coffee is right for you and provide dosage recommendations. Furthermore, mushroom coffee tends to be more costly than traditional coffee thus treating it as an optional beverage not essential to healthy living.

People with mushroom allergies should refrain from drinking mushroom coffee. Medicinal mushrooms found in mushroom coffee may trigger allergic reactions in sensitive individuals, with symptoms that range from mild discomfort to potentially life-threatening side effects.

People suffering from autoimmune diseases such as Lupus, Rheumatoid Arthritis or Multiple Sclerosis should also avoid mushroom coffee due to its potential stimulation of immune systems and interference with medications used to treat these conditions. Furthermore, medicinal mushrooms could interfere with blood thinning medications used for these conditions by increasing inflammation levels within blood vessels resulting in blood clotting issues.

Mushroom coffee should not be consumed during pregnancy or breastfeeding as it may have laxative properties. Furthermore, those sensitive to caffeine should also steer clear as the combination of mushrooms and coffee may lead to an overdose. Symptoms can range from nausea and vomiting, rapid heartbeat, and anxiety. To be safe, experts advise adhering to the recommended daily dosage of no more than 400 milligrams of caffeine – approximately equivalent to four 8-ounce cups of non-mushroom coffee each day – which should help avoid insomnia, jitters, and stomach upset. Most mushroom coffee blends contain half of this amount, so staying below this threshold should be easier.