Mushroom Coffee is the new trend on the market nowadays. If you have heard of it and wondered what it is, you have come to the right place. Here we will share what mushroom coffee is and how it can provide numerous health benefits.

Mushroom coffee is basically a blend of ground coffee and powdered mushrooms. Commonly the mushrooms used in mushroom coffee are called chaga mushrooms. If you have eaten mushrooms, you must know that they are very distinctive and powerful in taste and smell. The mushroom coffee however is much more mellow because the mushrooms in the coffee have a muted taste.

This is not a new drink. In many cultures like Chinese, Finnish, and Scandinavian, it is quite common to consume drinks mixed with fungi as they have many medicinal properties. Now it has become famous in people as a health food.

There are numerous benefits of drinking mushroom coffee like: 

Immune System Boost

Human body goes through a lot wear and tear. It is very common to have inflammation in the body as well when the body fights against any form of disease. However, long term inflammation is bad for you, and can cause disease like rheumatoid arthritis and heart disease.

Studies have shown that chaga extract can help body reduce long term inflammation, fight off bacteria and viruses, prevent minor colds, and prevent production of harmful cytokines in the body.  Cytokines are specialized proteins in the body that help regulate the immune system, but in large quantities they can be harmful for the body.

Anti-cancer Properties

In many animal studies it has been seen that chaga can prevent formation of cancer cells and even slow the growth of existing cancerous cells. In one of the studies it was seen that chaga extract can reduce the tumor size by 60 percent, in mice who had cancer. In cell studies, chaga extract also prevented growth of cancer in liver, lung, colon, prostate, and breast cells.

Scientists have hypothesized that the chaga extract gets its anticancer effect due to its high antioxidant count. These antioxidants protect cells from damage caused by free radicals that are produced in the body regularly. 

Lower Blood Sugar

Mushroom coffee can help you stabilize your blood sugar levels. Many studies have shown that chaga can reduce or lower the blood sugar level in many animals. People who have diabetes can also enjoy its benefits and help regulate their sugar levels.

In a study it was seen that chaga extract when given to diabetic mice improved insulin sensitivity and reduced the blood sugar levels. Increased insulin sensitivity means that sugar is metabolized in the body correctly and blood sugar levels remain stable. Another study also showed that chaga helped decrease the blood sugar levels of mice for three weeks by 31 percent.

Lowered Cholesterol

Mushroom coffee can not only help you maintain good sugar levels but also help to achieve better cholesterol levels, which can in turn decrease your risk of heart disease. Studies have shown that in animals, chaga extract can reduce “bad” cholesterol (LDL), total cholesterol, and triglycerides. Not only this, the coffee can help you increase your antioxidant levels as well.

If you want to get in on this healthy trend, you can always have one to two cups of mushroom coffee safely every day. Experts suggest that you take mushroom coffee after working out and remember to drink plenty of water.

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