A Real-World Study with Women

Women navigating hormonal transitions often feel caught between needing energy and avoiding the crashes, jitters, and overstimulation that traditional caffeine can bring. Many products claim to offer “steady energy” and “mental clarity,” but few are tested with real women, in real life. To explore whether a decaf mushroom coffee could genuinely support women’s energy, focus, and emotional balance, The House of Hormones (THOH) partnered with Love Mushrooms to run a 30-day, real-world inHouse study.

This article breaks down the findings in a clear, easy-to-understand way, with the key statistics front and centre.

The Study at a Glance

• Participants: 40 women
• Age range: 25–60
• Duration: 30 days
• Method: Baseline, mid-point (14 days), and final surveys
• Context: Women experiencing hormonal transitions, including perimenopause

The core question:
Can replacing or reducing caffeine with a daily decaf mushroom coffee support steadier energy, clearer focus, and better emotional balance during hormonal change?

Baseline: How Were Women Feeling Before?

Before introducing the mushroom coffee, many women reported struggling with low or unstable energy, brain fog, and mood changes:

• 85% described their energy as low or unstable
• 76% experienced afternoon energy dips often or most days
• 75% reported brain fog or poor focus
• 60% experienced mood swings or irritability

These results reflect a familiar pattern for women in hormonal transition, needing energy to function, but often paying for it later with crashes, anxiety, or emotional volatility.

Mid-Point (14 Days): Early Shifts

By the two-week mark, changes were already emerging for a portion of participants:

Energy

• 23% increase in energy

Focus

• 49% reported improved focus and mental clarity

Mood & Emotional Balance

• 23% improvement in mood and emotional balance

These early shifts suggest that consistency, not quick stimulation, plays an important role.

End of Study: What Changed After 30 Days?

After one month of daily use, improvements became more pronounced.

Energy & Steadiness

• 56% increase in energy or steadier energy
• Afternoon energy dips were reduced for most participants

Focus & Mental Clarity

• 56% improvement in focus and mental clarity
• 44% specifically noted clearer thinking
• Many described feeling more awake without caffeine crashes

Mood & Emotional Balance

• 56% improvement in mood and emotional balance
• 39% experienced better emotional steadiness
• 50% said they felt more awake overall

These findings suggest that for many women, removing stimulation while adding functional support created a calmer, more sustainable form of energy.

More Than Just Energy: The Role of Routine & Ritual

Women didn’t describe the mushroom coffee as a “boost” or quick fix.

Instead, they highlighted:

• A calmer start to the day
• Reduced reliance on caffeine
• A supportive morning ritual that felt intentional and grounding

The morning routine itself was frequently mentioned as emotionally supportive — especially for women who typically struggle in the early hours.

Taste and preparation mattered too:

• Taste enjoyment: 7.2/10
• Convenience: 7.8/10

Some women adjusted how they prepared it (milk choice, flavour pairing), reinforcing that flexibility supported consistency.

Women’s Voices (In Their Own Words)

Energy & Focus

“I feel more awake in the morning.”
“My brain fog is much better.”
“I’m able to focus without caffeine crashes.”

Mood & Emotional Balance

“I feel calmer and more grounded.”
“I feel less irritable during the day.”

Routine & Ritual

“I enjoyed the morning ritual and replacing caffeine.”
“It set my days in a positive way.”

Overall Satisfaction & Continuation

By the end of the study:

• Overall satisfaction: 7.3/10
• Likelihood to recommend: 7/10

For many women, this wasn’t about replacing coffee forever, it was about having an option that worked with their hormones, not against them.

Key Takeaway

This 30-day THOH inHouse Study suggests that Love Mushrooms Empower Decaf Coffee may support:

• Steadier energy without crashes
• Improved focus and mental clarity
• Better emotional balance during hormonal transition
• A calmer, more intentional morning routine

Most importantly, it shows what happens when products are tested by real women, in real life, not just in theory.

THOH inHouse Studies Verified:
Validated by women experiencing hormonal change for supporting energy, focus, and balance after consistent daily use.