Mushroom Coffee
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has discussed the benefits of mushroom coffee in the context of its supplement and medicinal qualities. In particular, he mentions that mushroom coffee contains lion's mane mushroom, which has been shown in research studies to have a mild anti-anxiety and mood-elevating effect. Another ingredient, chaga mushroom, has been shown to increase growth factors that impact the nervous system, such as nerve growth factor. He shares that he personally drinks and stocks Four Sigmatic mushroom coffee in his lab because of these benefits, and he remarks that the coffee actually tastes like regular coffee and not mushrooms 1.
Furthermore, recommends it due to the slight anxiolytic effect it offers, its ability to reduce anxiety and, in the case of lion's mane, to lower symptoms of depression just slightly and to have some effect at potentially offsetting cognitive decline. He does note that these effects are modest but still considers them significant enough to be a benefit 2.
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