Reishi mushroom coffee is an infusion of traditional coffee with medicinal mushrooms and herbs such as chaga, lion’s mane and cordyceps known for their adaptogenic properties to help calm the mind, reduce stress, boost energy levels and support cognitive health. Although further research into its effects are necessary as some ingredients in Reishi mushroom coffee may interact with preexisting medical conditions or medications prescribed to you.

Reishi mushroom coffee is made by grounding up ground reishi mushrooms into a powder and mixing it with regular coffee, often at lower caffeine levels than its traditional counterpart. Reishi mushroom coffee may be beneficial to those sensitive to caffeine or who are trying to improve their sleep quality; additionally, its adaptogenic qualities have been associated with cortisol regulation, relaxation, and better quality sleep. Ashwagandha may help regulate cortisol levels as a stress hormone as well as promote restful nights’ rest.

Reishi mushrooms contain polysaccharides and beta-glucans that may inhibit tumor growth by stimulating natural killer cells that fight cancerous or abnormal cells within the body. Furthermore, Reishi also contains compounds called withanolides that provide anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects.

Reishi mushroom coffee can be taken safely by most individuals when taken at recommended doses, however, taking it with blood thinners or diabetes medications to lower blood sugar may increase the risk of bleeding. It should also be avoided by patients using immunosuppressant drugs for treating autoimmune conditions like rheumatoid arthritis or inflammatory bowel disease as it could worsen symptoms.