When you think of a cup of coffee, the first thing that comes to mind might be a mushroomy blend. The coffee-and-mushroom fusion is gaining popularity as a nootropic beverage thanks to lion?s mane?s purported cognitive and energy boosting benefits. The mushroomy blend can also help reduce inflammation and boost immunity.

Reishi mushroom coffee brews have been around for centuries, but the current boom in the category is likely due to interest from celebrities like Kourtney Kardashian, Gwyneth Paltrow and Meghan Markle. Mushroom coffee products are everywhere from health food stores to TikTok and even on the internet. The coffees usually combine a variety of mushrooms including cordyceps, chaga and lion?s mane with coffee. They also include ingredients like rhodiola and sage for stress relief and immune support.

Lion’s Mane Mushroom Coffee: Boost Focus and Creativity

In addition to lion?s mane, these mushrooms have adaptogenic properties which can naturally support a balanced stress response and counteract the temporary negative effects of stress. They may also boost memory, reduce anxiety and help with fatigue.

A 2021 study in the journal Antioxidants found that lion?s mane and coriolus versicolor (otherwise known as turkey tail) both offer neuroprotective effects against the oxidative damage that causes symptoms in people who have experienced traumatic brain injury (TBI). These effects can include numbness, headaches and depression. It was suggested that these compounds work by stimulating the growth of neurons in the brain, preventing the breakdown of nerves and potentially protecting against further conditions like Parkinson?s disease.