The phenomenon of mushroom coffee is sweeping the wellness world- but are there any health benefits to this craze.

Made from coffee beans and ground-up medicinal mushrooms, mushroom coffee is meant to deliver a familiar taste with less caffeine and associated risks.

Naturopath and wellness expert Erin O'Hara says mushroom coffee is meant to provide better sleep, reduced stress and a stronger immune system- but it's unclear how well-researched these claims are.

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The phenomenon of mushroom coffee is sweeping the wellness world- but are there any health benefits to this craze.
Made from coffee beans and ground-up medicinal mushrooms, mushroom coffee is meant to deliver a familiar taste with less caffeine and associated risks.
Naturopath and wellness expert Erin O'Hara says mushroom coffee is meant to provide better sleep, reduced stress and a stronger immune system- but it's unclear how well-researched these claims are.
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