Reishi mushrooms are an incredible health food with numerous applications. Long used in traditional medicine for long-term health benefits and to promote long-term endurance and immunity, they’ve recently been made widely available as nutritional powder, dietary supplement or in products like coffee. Reishi has also been shown to boost white blood cells – your body’s natural defense against bacteria and viruses – as well as stimulating natural killer cells which help destroy cancerous cells.

Reishi mushroom coffee is produced by combining dried reishi mushrooms with ground or instant coffee, creating a product with lower caffeine levels than traditional coffee and less likelihood of side effects such as upset stomach or dry mouth. Reishi mushrooms provide essential antioxidants that are lacking from modern diets. It typically comes available as instant form or special pods.

Reishi mushroom coffee may help combat chronic fatigue caused by stress or an immune system imbalance, as its anti-inflammatory properties help boost energy levels and stave off fatigue. Furthermore, this mushroom helps lower triglyceride levels which is an indicator for cardiovascular disease risk.

Reishi mushroom coffee can be found at specialty stores, vitamin shops and online retailers. Before trying it for the first time it is advised that you consult with a medical provider first due to potential potential interactions. Also note it should not be taken with blood thinners as this could increase bleeding; two weeks prior to surgery it is also wise to discontinue taking this supplement.