Four Sigmatic is a company that is passionate about medicinal mushrooms. Founded in Finland in 2012, today the business is based in California with the aim of spreading the word about the health benefits of mushroom coffee. We take a look at Mushroom Coffee with Lion’s Mane just one of the Four Sigmatic coffees on offer from this innovative looking company.
Four Sigmatic Mushroom Coffee with Lion’s Mane has been widely touted for its supposed instant benefits to mental alertness and is currently a fashionable product that comes with appealing advertising. However, there is a high proportion of negative customer feedback that says it does not work in the way described. In addition the cost is too prohibitive for many people to use on a regular basis as recommended. The mushrooms used in the coffee look promising for health but as yet have not been clinically researched for their effects upon humans.
Side effects are unlikely. You should, however, avoid if you have any sensitivity to mushrooms and speak to your doctor first if you are taking prescription medication in case of interactions.
Four Sigmatic Mushroom Coffee with Lion’s Mane is expensive. Buy direct from the product website and a pack of 10 single serving sachets costs $14.99 to US customers.
International customers can also buy direct from the official site.
One packet of 10 single serving sachets costs £15.00 to UK customers or €15.00 to customers based in Europe. All major currencies are provided.
Shipping charges are as follows:
You can also buy Four Sigmatic Mushroom Coffee with Lion’s Mane via Amazon USA where it is slightly cheaper at $11.35 for a pack of 10 instant sachets.
Four Sigmatic Mushroom Coffee with Lion’s Mane is a currently fashionable coffee that has been featured in some well-known magazines including Time. It has also been touted on the Tim Feriss podcast leading many people to try it for themselves.
Although this product comes with plenty of hype and pizzazz, it is important to remember that this is the result of an appealing and on trend marketing campaign and there is no real evidence that this coffee blend will work in the way as described.
Many people have been left disappointed by the lack of effects from this coffee and in our opinion it is simply too expensive to get in the regular habit of drinking.
That said, if you enjoy the flavour and do not mind the expense, you may feel that Four Sigmatic Mushroom Coffee with Lion’s Mane is worth it, but we cannot see that it is going to make much difference to your long-term brain health.
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Four Sigmatic Mushroom Coffee with Lion’s Mane is essentially an instant coffee with added mushrooms that you drink as part of your daily routine and it has been exciting the attention of health gurus and social media alike. Many people have come to this brand through pod cast star Tim Ferriss who is considered an expert in nootropic supplements, weight loss and general health and the brand has also been featured in publications including Time Magazine.
Although mushrooms and coffee does not sound like a very appetising combination, according to the brands many fans, it is extremely tasty. Many people seem to enjoy the flavours and feel there are positive benefits to using it.
The coffees are easy to use. They come packaged in strips, like many regular coffees so you just add hot water and drink in the usual way. Unlike instant coffee, the caffeine content is low at 40 mg a serving (compared to around 100 mg of caffeine in a normal cup of coffee).
However the main effects are said to be in the mushrooms. Lion’s Mane mushroom is known as an edible medicinal mushroom with a strong neuro-protective effect. According to mainly animal research it is rich in antioxidants and may even be effective as a preventative against degenerative diseases such as cancer and Alzheimer’s. According to the product information, this mushroom increases energy and mental alertness without the crash usually experienced after drinking coffee.
Add one packet to 7 fluid oz. of hot water, or blend it into your favourite smoothie. Drink this beverage in the morning for balanced stimulation, and at coffee breaks for upgraded enjoyment. Drink one or two packets per day.
As well as Lion Mane mushroom, this coffee also contains Chaga dual extract – a mushroom extract that has a similar taste to coffee (it was used as a coffee substitute in World War II Finland) and Rhodiola rosea extract – a nootropic plant which is known as an adaptogen. An adaptogen is a natural herb that increases general feelings of health and well-being.
As well as Mushroom Coffee with Lion’s Mane, Four Sigmatic also produces Mushroom coffee with Cordyceps and Mushroom Green Coffee. There is also a range of mushroom cacao drinks, elixirs and mushroom blends that you add to food.
Four Sigmatic were originally a Finnish company founded by college friends with an interest in health and nutrition. According to the ‘about us’ information the friends share in the mission to improve the health of people by encouraging them to ingest more mushrooms – an underrated superfood with countless physical benefits. According to these self professed ‘fun guys’ drinking mushroom coffee is the answer.
The Four Sigmatic companies seem safe to deal with. We combed through the website terms and conditions and found that these are all in order. The company seem safe to buy from and do not operate any dodgy auto ship agreements or similar.
According to the advertising, this coffee blend will help ’boost your brain and skip the jitters’.
It continues,
The brain-boosting effects of coffee are well-known, but combining it with lion’s mane mushroom and Rhodiola root will take your coffee to the next level, giving you perfect mental clarity in an instant! Thanks to our favourite medicinal mushrooms, now you can use coffee to crank up your productivity and boost your metabolism without putting strain on your body.
According the product information, the coffee does not taste of mushrooms and delivers considerable advantages over regular coffee,
We’ve infused three of nature’s most powerful ingredients-Arabica coffee, lion’s mane and Chaga-into one of the most deliciously healthy and all-natural coffee blends you’ll find on the market today.
It continues,
With half the caffeine of a regular cup of coffee but with twice the build-up of natural energy, you’ll enjoy the decadent taste of our fresh roasted coffee and you won’t feel guilty about it in the slightest.
Interestingly, we carried out a quick survey around the Watchdog office and nobody felt guilty about drinking regular coffee!
Four Sigmatic Mushroom Coffee with Lion’s Mane certainly works as a beverage! Most of us consume too much caffeine a day (even if we do not feel guilty about it) so this coffee blend may make a welcome change as a low caffeine alternative. In addition, it does contain added ingredients which have a nootropic effect.
Research shows that Lion’s Mane Mushroom may have numerous medicinal benefits and is helpful to various diseases, such as Alzheimer’s disease and many types of cancer. Rhodiola Rosea is known as an Adaptogen meaning that it can help the body deal with stress and increase feelings of well-being thanks to its effects upon serotonin levels in the brain.
Some people say they feel better after drinking Four Sigmatic Mushroom Coffee with Lion’s Mane but whether this is enough to really make a significant difference to your mood or long-term brain health is unknown. Most people have not noticed the promised energy boosting effect.
Each sachet of Mushroom coffee contains 2.5g of active ingredients and is calorie free.
Customers have not mentioned side effects which is good. However it is important to remember that these mushroom extracts have not really been studied for long-term safety even though they have been used by people as medicine for centuries. Chaga mushrooms are known to interact with diabetes medication. Some research suggests that Lion’s Mane Mushroom may cause itchy skin.
Some people have an intolerance to mushrooms. Common effects include:
Caution:
Not suitable for individuals under 18. Avoid if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Check with your doctor first if you have an underlying medical condition or are taking prescription medication in case of interactions. Do not take if you are allergic or have intolerance to mushrooms.
There are numerous customer reviews on Amazon USA alone and there is a wide range of opinion. However many people have not noticed the promised energy enhancing effect and have been left disappointed despite many enjoying flavour of the coffee.
Some people feel they have been misled by Tim Feriss who is well known for his podcasts on health and nootropics after he featured it on his show.
I bought this product after I heard about it on the Tim Ferris show. I have to say that I have been trying it for a week now, one of my co-workers has also been trying it for the same amount of time. We both feel no effect whatsoever as those described by Tim. We started drinking half of the packet and then the full packet. I feel way more alert after drinking coffee. I love Tim Ferris and his show and all the good advice he gives for free. Nevertheless, I think he dropped the ball with this recommendation.
I love this coffee. Especially when I’m in a hurry and don’t have the extra time to grind my own beans. It’s great on the go; I even took a few packs with me on vacation.
Tasted great. Was supposed to give me an amazing energy kick. Can’t say it did anything more than coffee does.
A tad pricey for instant coffee, but is expected for trendy products like this.
Tried this and like it as a substitute for afternoon coffee. Unfortunately, when I went back to buy it again, the price had gone up over 100%! Not sure why. I don’t think I will get again at the new price.
I have tried three four sigma products and find they are expensive for the perceived benefit of consuming their products. They should either get the price down or add additional value.
There is no money-back guarantee.
You can buy Mushroom Coffee with Lion’s Mane direct from the product website. Prices are available in most world currencies and shipping costs are provided.
It is also on sale via Amazon USA.
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