Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsIts BenefitsWhat Is It?How Much Caffeine Is in Mushroom Coffee?Potential risksSummary
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Its Benefits
What Is It?
How Much Caffeine Is in Mushroom Coffee?
Potential risks
Summary
Mushrooms are rich in antioxidants and other compounds that are proven to improve gut health, decrease inflammation, improve the body’s stress response, and provide protection against some cancers and chronic diseases. However, it’s unclear if those health perks are benefits of mushroom coffee as well.
The brewed beverage is generally a mix of ground dried mushrooms and coffee beans, so its benefits will vary based on the blend’s individual combination of ingredients. What’s more, research has yet to prove whether mushrooms retain their powerful perks after being processed and brewed.
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Potential Benefits of Mushroom Coffee
Mushrooms are associated with more than 100 medicinal functions.They are also an excellent source of protein; fiber; vitamins, including B1, B2, B12, C, D, and E; minerals; and essential amino acids.
Health claims linked to mushroom coffee, include:
It’s important to keep in mind that studies into the health benefits of mushroom coffee are lacking. It’s unclear whether the health benefits of mushrooms remain after drying and brewing.And research hasn’t proven how much mushroom coffee you need to drink to get benefits.
What Is Mushroom Coffee?
Mushroom coffee looks and smells like regular coffee. Depending on the blend, it might taste like a traditional cup of joe, but some people describe it as having a more earthy flavor.
Ground mushroom powder doesn’t containcaffeine, so the caffeine content in mushroom coffee depends on the coffee in its particular blend.
Want to avoidcaffeine? Opt for a mushroom/decaf coffee or mushroom/herbal coffee blend.
What Is the Downside of Mushroom Coffee?
If you’re allergic tomushroomsor have digestive or kidney problems, you shouldn’t drink mushroom coffee. People who are pregnant should consult their healthcare provider before trying it, since caffeine is often not recommended during pregnancy.
Other potential risks of mushroom coffee include:
Mushroom coffee claims to combine all the health-boosting perks of mushrooms into an energizing brewed beverage. And while there is evidence that mushrooms improve the body’s stress response, and provide protection against the free radicals that cause disease, research hasn’t proven that these are benefits of mushroom coffee as well.
That being said, mushroom coffee is generally safe and poses few potential risks. However, it’s not recommended for people who have a mushroom allergy, digestive or kidney problem, or those taking some prescription medications.
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Verywell Health uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read oureditorial processto learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy.
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