The pros and cons of drinking mushroom coffee | VERIFY
When you scroll through social media, you are probably seeing a lot of ads for random products. One that has been filling many timelines is mushroom coffee.
Viewer Kendell W. emailed WCNC Charlotte asking if the hype about mushroom coffee is real and what the pros and cons of drinking mushroom coffee vs. regular coffee are.
WHAT WE FOUND
Many mushroom coffee ingredients include cordyceps, phellinus, chaga, and lions mane.
According to a study published in the National Library of Medicine, these mushrooms have been used for medicinal purposes in several countries. Some benefits include strengthening immune systems and lowering blood pressure and inflammation.
But do they still work in coffee form?
“Well, the jury is still out on this one,” Robinson said.
The Cleveland Clinic states not enough research has been conducted to really understand if the benefits come through in coffee form. #WakeUpCLT #VERIFY #Mushroom
