Mushroom coffee is a blend of traditional coffee with medicinal mushrooms such as lion’s mane, chaga and reishi that may provide cognitive, immune and energy benefits for its drinkers. Mushroom coffee may reduce jitters while improving sleep quality by offering less caffeine content compared to regular coffee beverages.

Mushrooms like chaga and reishi contain anti-inflammatory compounds, while cordyceps and lion’s mane have powerful anti-oxidant benefits. Some mushroom coffee brands add adaptogenic herbs like ashwagandha which has proven its potential antimicrobial, antioxidant and insomnia-reducer effects.

Though studies have demonstrated the possible advantages of taking dietary supplements, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises individuals to first consult their healthcare provider before beginning any form of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) regimen. This advice is especially important if they have existing health conditions or medications they are currently taking – particulary cancer treatments as some forms may interfere with certain medications and cause side effects that compromise treatment effectiveness.