Mushrooms have quickly become a trendy ingredient in pizza toppings, salads and smoothies alike. Mushrooms have also made headlines as an additive in coffee; many claim that adding mushrooms boosts energy and provides numerous health benefits; although these purported advantages have been demonstrated through test tubes or animals studies there’s little scientific proof supporting such claims and there may even be potential downsides associated with drinking mushroom coffee!

Functional mushrooms like Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) have long been used in Chinese medicine as an aid to relieve fatigue, promote restful sleep and soothe frayed nerves. More recently, companies that market mushroom coffee as a natural treatment option to manage stress and insomnia are advertising this product as being effective; however, no scientific proof indicates this to be the case; there may even be risks that drinking mushroom coffee increases risk of high blood pressure, diabetes and high cholesterol. Furthermore, its consumption could interact negatively with certain medications prescribed to control these symptoms.

Reishi mushrooms have long been used for their anti-inflammatory properties and ability to reduce inflammation in the body, stimulating immune function and helping stop cancer cells from growing. Furthermore, reishi mushrooms contain beta-glucans which slow tumor growth while encouraging death of abnormal or cancerous cells.

While Reishi does provide many health benefits, it should not be consumed while taking medications such as blood thinners. Furthermore, its powder could alter their effectiveness and cause stomach irritation; especially for individuals suffering from digestive disorders.

As opposed to drinking mushroom coffee, whole-food mushroom consumption is often best. Mushrooms contain an abundance of vital vitamins and minerals such as D, potassium and selenium as well as protein and fiber – making a delicious stew or soup an easy way to incorporate more mushrooms into your daily diet! You could also take reishi mushroom capsules or include this fungus into a multivitamin regimen.

Reishi mushroom coffee comes in various forms, from tea bags and creamers to capsules and powdered mixes. You can purchase it online or at specialty health stores. Make sure the mushroom coffee you purchase contains high-grade coffee as well as reishi extract, reading product labels carefully to make sure what you are paying for is indeed delivered upon.

If you’re interested in trying reishi mushroom coffee, it is highly advised that you speak to your primary care doctor first. They can provide dosage guidelines and suggest brands. Furthermore, the doctor can assess any risk for adverse side effects and help determine the appropriate course of treatment.