Mushroom coffee, which combines traditional coffee grounds with extracts from medicinal mushrooms such as lion’s mane, chaga, turkey tail and reishi mushrooms, has become an increasingly popular functional food and beverage. It has been touted as an aid for cognitive function enhancement and immune support among other benefits; there’s evidence these mushrooms may possess numerous health advantages but more human studies need to take place before we can verify these claims.

Many mushroom coffee blends are advertised as lower in caffeine than regular coffee, making them attractive to people looking to cut back on psychoactive substances that can cause jitteriness and anxiety. It should be noted, however, that many products combining regular coffee with mushroom extract still contain some caffeine; those with preexisting cardiovascular issues or who are pregnant/breastfeeding should avoid caffeine altogether.

As well as containing less caffeine, many of the benefits attributed to mushroom coffee blends may be better achieved through adding mushrooms directly to your diet through cooking or taking supplements that contain higher concentrations of beneficial components, like nerve growth factor protein. While mushroom-infused beverages are growing increasingly popular, they often cost twice as much than standard cups of joe.

If you’re new to mushroom coffee, the ideal choices would include options that offer high-quality roasts with minimal ingredients and sweeteners, as well as any certifications indicating it has been tested for potentially hazardous chemicals and pesticides. In addition, it’s worth keeping in mind that certain mushroom coffee blends may contain high concentrations of oxalates which may build up in kidneys leading to health concerns if existing kidney or digestive issues exist.

There are various mushroom-infused coffee brands on the market that provide ground beans or instant sachets that can be mixed with hot water to produce a creamy, nutty-tasting beverage. Although these products may be costly and their alleged health benefits remain unverified, their widespread availability could make a positive contribution to society overall.

These mushroom-infused coffees may offer many promising health benefits, including cancer prevention, antiulcer and anti-inflammatory effects that may partly stem from their ability to lower cortisol levels – the stress hormone.

On the market, popular mushroom coffee brands include brands offering ground coffee or convenient sachets of blended coffee and mushrooms. Some are organic while some also include extra healthful ingredients such as ashwagandha or prebiotics; others even boasting certification from USDA Organic seal or other certifiers may appeal to those concerned with these features. Haar suggests an economical approach for harnessing these mushrooms’ health benefits: adding them into a smoothie or baking recipe instead; this may help those who find certain kinds of mushrooms difficult to tolerate or reduce caffeine content significantly in coffee consumption.