Lucid vs Everyday Dose: The Straight Talk Comparison

Let’s face it: most mushroom coffee brands sell hype. Some lean heavy on marketing and fall short on ingredients. Others use trace amounts of mushrooms and charge premium prices.

At Lucid, we don’t cut corners. We’re here to show you exactly how Lucid stacks up against Everyday Dose—from ingredients to effects—so you can decide what’s worth putting in your body. No fluff. No filters.

Functional mushrooms are only as good as the formula behind them. Here’s a side-by-side look at what you’re actually getting.

Lucid delivers more than double the total active ingredient dosage in mushrooms and nootropics combined compared to Everyday Dose. We don’t sprinkle— we stack for serious performance. But, don’t take our word for it. Let’s break this further down:

Each dose of Lucid contains 2,000 milligrams of a bioactive mushroom extract blend featuring Lion’s Mane, Cordyceps, Tremella, and Turkey Tail. These mushrooms are sourced from fruiting body extracts—not mycelium—and processed using a single hot-water extract method for purity and potency.

In the same dose, you’ll also get 3,000 milligrams of a brain-boosting nootropic blend that includes creatine monohydrate, alpha-GPC, L-tyrosine, L-theanine, and ginkgo biloba extract.

Additional ingredients like organic coffee, organic tapioca maltodextrin (to improve shelf life), and Himalayan salt (for minerals and taste) are separate from the 5,000 milligrams of active mushrooms and nootropics.

Everyday Dose’s label indicates that each serving contains 7,300 milligrams of a “proprietary blend,” which includes hydrolyzed bovine collagen peptides, coffee, L-theanine, organic Chaga fruiting body extract, and organic Lion’s Mane fruiting body extract (listed in that order).

Because the blend is proprietary, the label doesn’t specify the exact amount of mushroom extract. By regulation, ingredients must be listed in descending order by weight, which suggests that the collagen, coffee, and L-theanine make up a larger portion of the blend than the Lion’s Mane and Chaga.

Everyday Dose has mentioned in a blog post that “one serving of Everyday Dose Mushroom Coffee+ contains 2,275 milligrams of our proprietary mushroom + nootropics blend.” However, it’s not clarified how much of that number is mushroom extract versus nootropics, or how it relates to the remaining 5,025 milligrams of the blend (likely made up of collagen and coffee).

In one customer service email, the brand suggested that the mushroom dose was 1,500 milligrams per serving. 

Let’s talk real-life impact, not label claims.

Lucid is designed to provide a steady increase in energy and mental clarity—but it’s not a quick fix. Ingredients like Lion’s Mane, Cordyceps, and Turkey Tail may support endurance, improve circulation, strengthen immunity, and even promote neurogenesis (the creation of new brain cells). However, these benefits build over time, not overnight.

Like most functional mushrooms and nootropics, Lucid works best with consistent use. The same is true for Everyday Dose, which is often positioned as more of an “instant energy” alternative, similar to a traditional cup of coffee. 

Its primary ingredients—collagen, Lion’s Mane, and Chaga—are beneficial, but they aren’t designed to deliver immediate effects either. That said, adding high-quality collagen, Chaga, or Lion’s Mane to your daily routine can certainly support long-term wellness.

Any “instant boost” you feel from either product ultimately comes from the small amount of caffeine in each serving. Lucid, however, is built for the long game —helping you become a clearer, more focused, and consistently energized version of yourself so you can show up and crush your goals every day. 

Lucid delivers clean focus and a subtle mood lift. You’ll feel a mild wave of energy within 20 minutes, thanks to fast-acting nootropics like creatine, Alpha-GPC, and L-Theanine. These ingredients support clarity, mood regulation, and sharper thinking—right away.

Medicinal mushrooms like Lion’s Mane (for cognitive support), Cordyceps (for endurance), Tremella (for overall vitality), and Turkey Tail (for gut and immune health) work in the background to improve circulation, endurance, and neurogenesis over time. These compounds are also designed to deliver deeper, more cumulative benefits with consistent daily use.

Everyday Dose similarly provides an initial lift in focus through caffeine, L-Theanine, and Lion’s Mane. Its longer-term benefits appear to lean more toward supporting digestion and immunity, making it a great option for those prioritizing gut and immune health rather than a formula more directly focused on cognitive enhancement.

Lucid provides clean, balanced energy that’s designed to last, avoiding the spikes and dips often associated with high-caffeine drinks.

Everyday Dose delivers a milder energy boost that comes primarily from its coffee extract, making it a good option for those who want a lighter lift or are more sensitive to caffeine.

Both Lucid and Everyday Dose are formulated to minimize the “crash” that can come with traditional coffee.

Lucid’s adaptogen- and nootropic-rich blend is specifically designed for steady energy throughout the day.

Everyday Dose’s standard low-caffeine formulation is similarly gentle, though users who choose the brand’s higher-caffeine options may experience a slight energy crash as the caffeine wears off.

Lucid’s mix of mushrooms and nootropics, including mood-supporting compounds like L-Theanine and L-Tyrosine, can help promote stress resilience and a balanced mood over time.

Everyday Dose also includes L-Theanine, which pairs with caffeine to provide a smoother, more relaxed focus.

Both products are formulated to be easy to drink daily. Lucid has a smooth, richer flavor profile that mixes well in both hot and cold liquids, without clumping or aftertaste.

According to reviews, Everyday Dose has a lighter, more straightforward flavor with subtle earthiness from its mushrooms and collagen.

Those who enjoy a milder-tasting beverage may prefer Everyday Dose, while Lucid may appeal to those looking for a fuller, coffee-like experience.

You’re not just paying for mushrooms—you’re paying for results. And Lucid delivers more than double the active ingredients per scoop.

If you want a starter blend with simpler ingredients and a milder energy boost, Everyday Dose isn’t a bad intro. But if you’re looking for something that actually works—real mushrooms, potent nootropics, noticeable benefits, and clean ingredients—Lucid is the better choice. Every scoop is dosed for results, not marketing.

We know people have questions (and sometimes skepticism) about mushroom coffee brands—Lucid included.

In one Reddit discussion, a user said that Lucid “pales in comparison to Everyday Dose in taste and in how it wakes you up,” and that our “reviews feel fake and exaggerated.” But we suspect they only took one dose.

We chimed in to help clarify:

Others commented with a mix of experiences, from positive results to questions about ingredients and dosing. 

One Reddit user, who swapped to Lucid from Everyday Dose thanks to some previously mentioned tactics, said “I have found that my sleep has improved and the quality of my sleep has improved” and “although I haven't been taking it very long I swear I see a difference in my skin as well.”

We think it’s a great conversation and want you to see it for yourself: Read the full Reddit thread here.

Our take? We’re proud of our formula, and we believe the best way to build trust is by being transparent about what’s in every scoop.

Let’s keep it real:

Our reviews? 100% unfiltered.

Our ingredients? Clearly labeled, effective dosages.

Our intention? A daily ritual that actually works—with a systematic stack built to fuel the body, sharpen the mind, and support long-term brain health.

Lucid isn’t just another mushroom coffee riding the wellness wave. It’s not a caffeine bomb or a placebo blend with fairy dust amounts of mushrooms.

It’s a consciously engineered formula of nootropics and medicinal mushrooms designed to:

• deliver calm, focused energy,

• promote mental clarity,

• and support neural repair and resilience over time.

Lucid offers a higher dose of active mushrooms and nootropics, plus adaptogens, while Everyday Dose focuses more on Lion’s Mane, collagen, and caffeine.

Yes, Lucid delivers a larger, more diverse mushroom and nootropic blend.

Absolutely. Many customers transition smoothly and notice improved effects.

Yes, due to higher dosages and a broader blend of active ingredients.

If you want a product that delivers real benefits and quality ingredients, yes—Lucid offers great value per serving.