Four Sigmatic Adaptogen Coffee with Ashwagandha, 25 g

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I wrote about the best mushroom tinctures recently which focused on the benefits of shrooms. It is a must-read if you are a health-conscious nutter like me and enjoy investing in your body and mind. Adaptogens in coffee are the newest trend in the world of coffee. For many of us, coffee is just as much a part of our day as the train on the commute, the trip to the sandwich shop for lunch, or the kids/dog/partner/neighbors trying to disturb you if you’re currently trying to WFH. Research shows that panax ginseng may also reduce the severity of fatigue. It can also increase glutathione reductase and total glutathione. What researchers found is that taking 300 milligrams per day of ashwagandha not only reduced cortisol, but also reduced food cravings, perceived stress and body weight,” says Thomsen Ferreira. As stress is connected to your nervous, endocrine and immune systems, it can cause physiological changes like an increased heart rate. Again, adaptogens can help how your body responds physically to stress.

Tulsi Basil, Nettle Leaf, Licorice and even good old Turmeric (which has seen its own rise in popularity) are also adaptogens, in case all of the above seem a bit fancy and out-of-this-world. Each of London Nootropics’ coffee blends is focused on one area to help your mind and body to balance and find your flow. GRIND is for mental clarity and concentration; ZEN is to help you feel calm and focused and MOJO is to help give you a natural boost before exercise or when feeling fatigued. So, there is a blend for every need – just like with original coffee. Wait…What Exactly Are Adaptogens? Caffeine is a psychoactive substance naturally found in some foods like coffee beans, cocoa beans, and tea leaves, but it is also added in a synthetic form to other foods and beverages ( 4, 5). After all, not everybody is convinced about just how much herbs and other natural substances can help us out health-wise.Ashwagandha– a powerful adaptogen used by Ayurvedic practitioners and shown to alleviate anxiety, improve memory and help the body adapt to stress Cordyceps– Cordyceps mushrooms are known to help support energy and stamina, whilst also having antioxidant and immune-boosting properties. They can increase oxygen flow to muscles, aerobic capacity and resistance to fatigue We can’t encourage you to go out there and try this new coffee trend without saying whether we’d actually happily replace our morning brew with it ourselves. Also known as eleuthero, Siberian ginseng has been used in Chinese medicine for centuries. It’s also been studied in Russia in the ’60s and ’70s.

As mentioned, with mushroom coffee, an amount of mushroom powder is usually combined with an equal amount of ground coffee beans. Because the mushroom powder doesn’t contain caffeine, it cuts the caffeine content of the final product in half, compared with regular coffee. Plus, mushroom coffee is costly. It often costs double the price of regular coffee for a 12 oz (340 g) bag. Before plopping any ol’ adaptogen into your morning espresso, remember that different adaptogens are good for different things. There are calming adaptogens, best taken at night or for moments of relaxation, and then there are invigorating adaptogens that work to wake you up in a non-jittery way. When we add the latter into our coffee, we experience all the benefits without that overwhelming caffeine buzz. This Asian fungus is celebrated for its ability to provide sustained, consistent energy whilst fighting anxiety and depression.

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It’s important to note that mushrooms can sometimes cause digestive issues, especially for those who have kidney issues or trouble with grains. In fact, chaga mushrooms are high in oxalates and are known to affect and increase kidney stones. If you have digestive problems, it’s best to speak with a healthcare provider or meet with a dietitian before heading down the fungi path. Should you try mushroom coffee? Although drinking up to 400 mg of caffeine daily isn’t associated with adverse effects, this may be different for people with sensitivity to caffeine. In this case, you may experience anxiety, rapid heart rate, upset stomach, and other side effects even with lower caffeine intakes ( 5). This mushroom's potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties increase blood flow to the brain, improving cognitive performance and reducing dreaded brain fog. Can I take Adaptogens with Coffee? Although there’s some promising evidence available, more research including humans is needed to verify those health effects, especially in mushroom coffee blends. Summary

Lions Mane– an ancient medicinal mushroom that’s known to help support memory, focus and concentration Dr. Gold continues, “Astragalus root is another good one to take in the morning because it helps to inhibit oxidative stress, and it’s an antioxidant that has been shown to help the dysregulation of telomeres.” Telomeres are the endcaps of our chromosomes. The same way we would apply a vitamin C serum to our face at the start of our day to prevent oxidation, astragalus root can help protect our telomeres from fraying due to oxidative stress. This prevents the deterioration of our cells throughout the day and throughout our lives. Ashwagandha falls in the nightshade family,” says Thomsen Ferreira. “For some individuals, nightshades can trigger symptoms like joint pain and inflammation.”I recommend no more than 3 per day, and 1-2 is ideal for an optimal evening l sleep. Although, the time period in which you consume this coffee matters. Whether it's age, increased awareness, or perhaps a bit of both - 2 cups of coffee per day suits me perfectly. I would drink between 8-10 coffees daily, which was ridiculous thinking about it (not recommended). In case you didn't know, the definition of an Adaptogen or 'adaptogenic substance' is used in ancient herbal medicine for the claimed stabilisation of physiological processes and the process of homeostasis. One way you can incorporate them is in beverages like coffee and smoothies. For example, try an ashwagandha green tea latte.