Traditional coffee may help give you that boost of focus and alertness that is needed in the morning, but its acidity may lead to stomach sensitivity, heartburn, and disrupt sleep cycles. Mushroom coffee offers less caffeine while offering additional health benefits including improved cognitive function, immune system support, reduced inflammation levels, and less disruption from sleep patterns.

Many people turn to low-acid mushroom coffee for both digestive health and to increase energy without sudden spikes or crashes. Not all mushroom coffees are created equal though; constituents differ depending on which species of mushroom is used – for instance reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) stands out among functional mushrooms as it boasts antiviral, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory and adaptogen properties, helping your body cope with stress and fatigue more easily than others.

An excellent reishi mushroom coffee contains a combination of high-grade medium-roasted coffee and double-extracted reishi powder harvested only from fruiting bodies (rather than mycelium) of reishi mushrooms to ensure you receive maximum concentrations of polysaccharides and beta glucans.

Reishi mushrooms are generally safe for most healthy adults; however, when combined with blood thinners they may increase your risk of bleeding, and could reduce blood sugar levels. Reishi is not advised for pregnant or breastfeeding mothers or individuals suffering from autoimmune conditions; additionally it could trigger flareups from immunosuppressant medications for rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease or psoriasis treatments.