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The growing fad of ‘microdosing’ mushrooms is leading to an uptick in poison control center calls and emergency room visits

  • Written by Joshua Kellogg, Assistant Professor of Natural Product Chemistry, Penn State
The growing fad of ‘microdosing’ mushrooms is leading to an uptick in poison control center calls and emergency room visits_Amanita_ mushrooms are commonly used in mushroom-based products.Kateryna Kon/Science Photo Library via Getty Images

Imagine you purchase a bag of gummies labeled nootropic – a term used to describe substances that claim to enhance mental ability and function, or “smart drugs.” However, within hours of consuming them, your heart...

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