{"id":13991,"date":"2026-07-22T23:00:34","date_gmt":"2026-07-22T18:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=13991"},"modified":"2026-07-22T23:00:34","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T18:00:34","slug":"is-mushroom-coffee-healthy-heres-what-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=13991","title":{"rendered":"Is Mushroom Coffee Healthy? Here&#8217;s What to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"paragraph-content\">\n<p><h2 id=\"are-there-any-drawbacks-to-mushroom-coffee\" class=\"scroll-mt-24 font-editorial text-black-coffee text-mobile-h2 lg:scroll-mt-28 lg:text-h2 mb-4\">Are there any drawbacks to mushroom coffee?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p data-testid=\"paragraph-element\" class=\"rich-text mb-6 font-graphik text-body-large text-black-coffee mt-8 focus-visible:outline focus-visible:outline-black-coffee focus-visible:outline-2 focus-visible:outline-offset-2 focus-visible:shadow-focus-color text-left\">The price may be one of the biggest downsides, because mushroom coffee tends to be considerably more expensive than many bagged coffees, Ayoob says. \u201cThe more exotic the mushroom, the more likely it is to be costly.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p data-testid=\"paragraph-element\" class=\"rich-text mb-6 font-graphik text-body-large text-black-coffee mt-8 focus-visible:outline focus-visible:outline-black-coffee focus-visible:outline-2 focus-visible:outline-offset-2 focus-visible:shadow-focus-color text-left\">Another potential concern has to do with quality control. Many mushrooms \u201cabsorb compounds from their environment\u2014so sourcing and cultivation practices matter,\u201d says Toby Amidor, a registered dietitian based in New York. Look for products that have been tested for contaminants like lead, arsenic, and mercury.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p data-testid=\"paragraph-element\" class=\"rich-text mb-6 font-graphik text-body-large text-black-coffee mt-8 focus-visible:outline focus-visible:outline-black-coffee focus-visible:outline-2 focus-visible:outline-offset-2 focus-visible:shadow-focus-color text-left\">While medicinal mushrooms are generally considered safe for many people, there are some exceptions. If you take prescription medications, it\u2019s best to check with your doctor before trying mushroom coffee. \u201cSome mushrooms like reishi may interact with medications such as blood thinners,\u201d says Bazilian. And chaga is high in oxalates, so if you\u2019re predisposed to kidney stones, mushroom coffee with chaga might be risky, Moore says.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<script async=\"async\" data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/pl30214220.effectivecpmnetwork.com\/9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<div id=\"container-9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\"><\/div>\r\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are there any drawbacks to mushroom coffee? The price may be one of the biggest downsides, because mushroom coffee tends to be considerably more expensive than many bagged coffees, Ayoob says. \u201cThe more exotic the mushroom, the more likely it is to be costly.\u201d Another potential concern has to do with quality control. 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