Mushroom ‘microdosing’ trend has led to increased poison control center calls and ER visits
Summary
More people are going to emergency rooms and calling poison control centers due to issues with 'microdosing' mushrooms. Some people are trying small amounts of mushrooms to boost mood or mental function, but not all products are safe or legal. While some mushrooms are being studied for health benefits, many available products can be harmful because of unclear labeling and unsafe ingredients.Key Facts
- Microdosing mushrooms has become more popular lately, especially for mood or mental health benefits.
- Microdosing involves taking small amounts of mushrooms, usually less than needed to cause hallucinations.
- Psychedelic mushrooms are illegal under federal law in the U.S., but some places are decriminalizing them.
- Many new products claiming to boost mental function contain mushrooms, but not all are safe.
- Some mushroom products found in stores use chemicals that could be toxic.
- A high number of calls to poison control centers and ER visits are linked to adverse reactions from these products.
- Psilocybin and psilocin are the active compounds in psychedelic mushrooms, known for their low toxicity in controlled amounts.
- There is little regulation and transparency about the safety of these commercial mushroom products.
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