Mushroom coffee has quickly become a trending item on store shelves and cafe menus alike, with fans touting its benefits in terms of immune system boosting, inflammation reduction, cognitive enhancement and liver wellness. This trendy beverage typically comprises regular coffee grounds mixed with medicinal mushrooms like lion’s mane, chaga, turkey tail reishi cordyceps that have been dried to concentrate their bioactive compounds before blending with ground beans to produce an instant beverage that tastes similar to coffee but with an earthy nutty finish – perfect for summer evening gatherings!

Although mushroom coffee is generally safe for most individuals, it may cause side effects in some, including stomach pain and bloating. Furthermore, certain medications like anticoagulants and immunosuppressants may interact with it adversely. Mushrooms contain various health-promoting nutrients including prebiotics that stimulate healthy gut bacteria while improving gut health; antioxidants known as indoles that act as stress-reducing antioxidants while controlling cortisol levels;1

Research needs to be conducted on whether drinking mushroom coffee provides any health benefits; many mushrooms used are costly and it would likely be more economical and affordable to add them directly into regular coffee or beverages instead of creating specialty beverages from them.

Outside of its health-boosting potential, mushroom coffee also boasts low calories and caffeine intake compared to regular coffee; an average cup of brewed coffee contains around 95-96 milligrams while Ryze mushroom coffee provides 48 milligrams per 8-ounce serving. Four Sigmatic offers both regular and decaf varieties.

Mushrooms contain many health-boosting nutrients, including vitamins B2, B3, B5 and folate, potassium, copper and selenium. Furthermore, mushrooms contain high amounts of antioxidants which are thought to fight inflammation and help protect against disease. One species that stands out is Chaga mushroom; this one’s especially good for strengthening the immune system as it fights cancer while lowering cholesterol and blood pressure while also protecting against heart disease and diabetes – preclinical studies have even indicated its polysaccharides might have genoprotective properties.