These mushroom elixirs are great as a coffee alternative or as a coffee add-on. I like to start with Cordyceps in the AM to get my day started and end with Reishi to regulate my sleep cycle. I prefer mine blended with some coconut oil or ghee and Vital Proteins Collagen powder. You could also drink it plain with just hot water or add to coffee or chai.
Reishi mushrooms, also known as the mushroom of immortality, are packed with immune system boosting chemicals that protect against the flu, and even chronic diseases like asthma and have been shown to support the body’s sleep cycles as well as support occasional stress.
Lion Mane mushrooms are especially regenerative for cognitive function. In addition to decreasing our risk for developing dementia after extended consumption, they also help boost memory and mitigate symptoms of depression and anxiety in the short term. They’re composed of proteins that are important to the maintenance, survival, and repair of cells within the nervous system.
Cordyceps Mushrooms are a Chinese mushroom renowned for their ability to naturally boost energy. They do so by improving the way our body utilizes oxygen during exercise - boosting stamina and athletic performance.
Chaga mushroom are filled with antioxidants, which protect us from damage done by free radicals.