Reishi mushrooms have long been used in traditional Eastern medicine to promote health and longevity. Available both fresh, as dietary supplements, nutritional powder or powdered form for tea drinking purposes, or sometimes mixed into mushroom coffee — which contains extracts from medicinal mushrooms like lion’s mane, chaga or cordyceps that may increase energy, mental focus or reduce stress —

“Functional” coffees have become increasingly popular among both health food stores and cafes alike, yet limited research on their health benefits exists, with some products not listing exactly how much reishi they contain – due to varying quality standards in nutritional supplements which means their dosages and quality can differ between brands and locations.

Mushroom coffee typically contains less caffeine than its traditional counterpart, offering greater relief for individuals sensitive to stimulants or improving sleep quality. Furthermore, mushroom coffee may contain adaptogenic herbs like ashwagandha which may help lower cortisol levels and promote relaxation.

Reishi mushroom extract may stimulate a type of white blood cell that kills cancerous and abnormal cells in the body, but more research needs to be conducted before any claims made are confirmed in humans. Due to bleeding disorders or taking blood thinners, Reishi mushrooms should not be taken alongside antidiabetics as this could cause your blood sugar levels to go too low.