Mushroom coffee has quickly gained in popularity as a healthy alternative to regular coffee. This beverage combines traditional coffee with extracts of medicinal mushrooms like chaga, lion’s mane and reishi which have adaptogenic properties and can reduce stress, improve cognition and boost immunity – though exact health benefits of mushroom coffee remain unknown.

Medicinal mushrooms are rich in essential vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients and have been used as both food and medicine for millennia. Furthermore, their powerful antioxidant properties offer protection from various types of diseases and conditions.

Mushroom coffee is made by drying, extracting and mixing medicinal mushrooms with hot water to produce a drink with similar tastes to regular coffee. Reishi mushrooms are frequently found as ingredients in this kind of drink and studies have demonstrated their ability to reduce stress, support cognitive function and increase energy levels.

Other ingredients found in mushroom coffee — such as chaga, lion’s mene and cordyceps — are thought to provide various health-related advantages; however, scientific proof for their claims remains uncertain and more research must be conducted to support them.

Mushroom coffee may cause nausea, digestive issues and dizziness due to its high caffeine concentration; caffeine is a stimulant which may exacerbate these side effects in some individuals. Furthermore, caffeine increases cortisol production which in turn may increase anxiety levels as well as sleep disruption and even heart palpitations in some.

If you are sensitive to caffeine, mushroom coffee might be worth testing on a small scale to assess how your body responds. If any adverse reactions arise, discontinue use immediately and seek advice from either a registered dietitian or physician immediately.

Though mushroom coffee generally contains far less caffeine than its traditional counterpart, it’s still important to be aware of its presence. This is particularly relevant for those with vestibular migraines or vertigo – caffeine has been known to trigger the symptoms associated with these conditions such as dizziness and vertigo in certain individuals.

Notably, no reliable research exists to back the health claims made about mushroom coffee by purveyors. More studies exist regarding herbal adaptogens such as ashwagandha or rhodiola than there is on mushroom adaptogens.

Mushroom coffee can be more costly than its coffee counterpart, which may put off some consumers. If this is an issue for you, whole mushrooms could provide similar health benefits without incurring extra costs.