Mushroom coffee is a combination of traditional coffee with medicinal mushroom extracts such as lion’s mane, chaga, cordyceps and reishi that is popularly known for their adaptogenic properties that help relieve stress, focus attention, strengthen immunity and enhance sleep quality. Mushroom coffee often contains less caffeine than its traditional counterpart which may help alleviate jitters and improve quality sleep.

One of the key advantages of mushroom coffee is that it is significantly less acidic than regular coffee, thanks to alkaline-forming mushrooms like chaga and cordyceps that help balance out its acidity. Reishi also contains compounds which promote gut health and decrease inflammation – making mushroom coffee easier on stomachs while helping those suffering from acid reflux, sensitive stomachs or who are concerned about their teeth.

Reishi has long been touted for its capacity to promote brain health and mental clarity, possibly due to its rich b-glucan content, or due to natural compounds like hericenones and erinacines that stimulate nerve growth factor production in the brain. A small study conducted in 2023 demonstrated this benefit, helping participants think faster while feeling less stress – however more research needs to be conducted before reaching definitive conclusions.

When purchasing mushroom coffee, it’s best to choose brands which use high-quality organic brew without sugar or fillers – such as rice flour which may help lower production costs but may cause side effects such as bloating and digestive issues in some people.