Mushroom Coffee Has a Variety of Benefits—Here’s How to Reap Them

Research shows that mushrooms are rich in antidiabetic, antioxidant, anti-cancer, and immune properties.
Mushroom Coffee Has a Variety of Benefits—Here’s How to Reap Them
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Mushrooms are delicious in savory dishes and rich in antioxidants, minerals, and vitamins, but until recently, you probably never considered adding them to your coffee.

Instead of the familiar culinary mushrooms found in grocery stores, mushroom coffee uses medicinal varieties known for their health-promoting properties, resulting in a beverage that not only provides a caffeine boost but also may offer immune support, improved focus, reduced inflammation, better sleep, and stress relief. What you end up with is a cup with a subtle earthy or nutty flavor that most people find pleasantly mild, adding a new dimension to their daily coffee ritual.

Health Benefits

A 2023 review highlights the powerful health benefits of medicinal mushrooms, including their antidiabetic, antioxidant, anti-cancer, and immune properties. Medicinal mushrooms not only help combat oxidative stress but also may slow the aging process and help regulate metabolism.
Zena le Roux
Zena le Roux
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Zena le Roux is a health journalist with a master’s in investigative health journalism and a certified health and wellness coach specializing in functional nutrition. She is trained in sports nutrition, mindful eating, internal family systems, and applied polyvagal theory. She works in private practice and serves as a nutrition educator for a UK-based health school.
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