A dietitian and writer shares her experience switching coffee for a mushroom energy drink in this Roots Focus review.
3: The Future of Processed Foods
Our editors independently select these products.
Enter: mushroom energy drinks.
I personally tried the brandRoots Focusafter they reached out with samples.
But I also struggle to wake upwithoutcoffee.
Heres a breakdown of the benefits of these functional ingredients.
a registered dietitian based in Hartland, Wisconsin
Whole coffee fruit extract may also provide a little boost in energy without going overboard.
But again, more evidence is needed to confirm these claims.
Reishi is used in many other adaptogenic products that claim to support brain and mental health.
Rhodiola
Rhodiola rosea is an herb that grows in the cold mountainous regions of Europe and Asia.
The adaptogenic herb has over 140 active ingredientswith the two most notable being rosavin and salidroside, per Fabian.
Rhodiola is included in several supplements advertised for relieving stress and improving mood.
They may also affect blood pressure, blood sugar levels, and bleeding and clotting in some people.
Mushrooms should also be used with caution if you have an autoimmune condition.
Bottom line: Check in with your health care provider before adding mushroom energy drinks to your beverage rotation.
a registered dietitian based in Hartland, Wisconsin
and Strawberry Watermelon, which was super refreshing on a hot summer morning.
The drinking experience was pretty different from my normal cup of joe.
My morning beverage routine, however, stayed mostly consistent.
Id start the day with my usual smoothie, and then onto the energy drink.
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