Are you one of the 64 million people in America who enjoy at least one cup of coffee daily? If so, I have some great news for you and a way to make your coffee even more desirable.

Although the merits of drinking Java were not embraced until around 2015, even the USDA’s dietary guidelines recognize that consuming coffee may help reduce the risk of disease. IN fact, research indicates that the health benefits of coffee far outweigh any potential harms.

Add high power, medicinal mushrooms to coffee and you have a superfood to be reckoned with. The therapeutic value of mushrooms has been well known for thousands and thousands of years. Mushrooms are like a great hidden secret that people in the western world are just fully coming to understand. What is so amazing is that when mushrooms are combined with coffee the health benefits of the drink go through the roof. Now your morning cup of supercharged Java is one you don’t’ want to miss.

Health Benefits of Coffee

Before we dig into the specific benefits of mushroom infused coffee, let’s look at what research has uncovered about coffee and why it is one of the healthiest drinks you can consume.

Nutritional properties of coffee

Here is a quick look at the essential nutrients found in coffee.

Manganese – this helps keep bones strong

Magnesium – is essential for maintaining bone structure and protects cardiovascular health

Niacin – also known as B3, helps maintain proper circulation and cardiovascular health

Pantothenic acid – also known as B5, helps sustain proper function of the nervous system

Potassium – helps sustain proper function of cells, organs and tissues

Riboflavin – also known as B2, provides antioxidants and helps convert food to fuel

Coffee is packed with antioxidants: Americans consume more antioxidants in coffee than from any other source including fruits and vegetables. Research confirms that coffee is, in fact, an antioxidant powerhouse. Antioxidants protect cells from free radicals that can cause inflammation leading to a number of diseases.

Coffee may help with weight loss: Research shows that coffee may help with weight loss in a number of ways. It may help increase the metabolic rate which is a factor in how many calories we burn. Caffeine also helps target fat cells for burning which increases fat loss. Coffee can also improve athletic performance. Coffee can increase exercise intensity and endurance by delaying fatigue. In addition, drinking coffee can also increase the amount of calorie burned after a workout.

Coffee may rev up the nervous system: When you drink a cup of coffee it blocks the production of a inhibitory neurotransmitter called adenosine. This causes other neurotransmitters including dopamine and glutamate to have a positive, uplifting impact on the nervous system. It also blocks pathways for molecules that cause inflammation. It also blocks the chemicals that tell us it is time to go to sleep. You know, that feeling you get when you drink a cup of coffee, you feel more alert, plugged in, can think clearly and have a much easier time concentrating. You also become more physically coordinated.

Coffee protects from disease: You may have heard that coffee contributes to heart disease or strokes. However, research has found that this may not be true and that coffee may actually reduce the risk of high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, stroke, heart attack and heart arrhythmias.

Coffee helps your brain: Coffee can have a positive impact on memory, mood, focus, and even reaction time. Research also indicates that drinking caffeinated coffee may improve overall cognitive performance and protect against neurodegenerative conditions such as dementia, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s.

Why medicinal mushrooms are the perfect additive to coffee

Over the years there have been all sorts of “super” additives to coffee like coconut oil, butter, cinnamon and more. However, adding medicinal mushrooms to coffee creates a super earthy and super healthy warm drink.

Interestingly enough, mushrooms and coffee have some of same functional benefits as coffee including:

  • Mushrooms improve brain health
  • Mushrooms boost cardiovascular health
  • Mushrooms can help prevent disease
  • Mushrooms are loaded with antioxidants
  • Mushrooms can boost immunity
  • Mushrooms reduce inflammation
  • Mushrooms can slow down the aging process

 The biggest benefit of all

The biggest positive that comes about from combining coffee and mushrooms is that mushrooms can buffer any of the downsides of drinking coffee such as:

  • Coffee may induce indigestion – mushrooms protect against indigestion and promote and healthy gut bacteria.
  • Coffee may elevate blood sugar – mushrooms help keep blood sugar in balance
  • Coffee may increase bad cholesterol – mushrooms can reduce bad cholesterol. Reishi mushrooms have been found to be especially helpful in lowering bad cholesterol.

More benefits of mushroom coffee

Mushroom coffee does not have a much caffeine as regular coffee which helps you have a healthy energy boost without sleep disturbances. Reishi mushrooms can help you fall asleep and have improved quality sleep. Mushroom coffee can help reduce stress, irritability and promote and overall sense of calmness and wellbeing.

I love to enjoy a cup of warm mushroom coffee each morning and later in the day for a great natural pick-me-up without the jitters!