With a recent outbreak of illnesses linked to Mushroom Gummies, authorities are warning people to be careful. Gummies have joined capsules and powders as a popular way to take mushrooms, but they’re usually not as potent as other types of supplements. In fact, a new report shows that some mushroom gummies contain more than just the fungus—they also may include drugs like ephedrine and natural plant chemicals with opioid-like properties.
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Between September and June, UVA Health’s Blue Ridge Poison Center managed five cases of sickness in patients who ingested gummies claiming to contain Amanita muscaria mushroom. The patients were all hospitalized in the emergency department, with symptoms including tachycardia, confusion and anxiety. Two received benzodiazepines, and all were discharged within 12 hours.
The gummies in question are called TRE House’s Magic Mushrooms, and the company’s website describes them as “a proprietary blend of nootropic mushroom extracts.” They do not contain psilocybin or amanita muscaria, but they may contain other psychoactive ingredients like 5-HTP, rhodiola rosea, lion’s mane, mimosa hostilis root, phenylethylamine hydrochloride and cholecalciferol (vitamin D3).
While it’s impossible to say how long the trip will last for a single person, many experts have warned that these gummies are too risky to try. Symptoms of overdose can range from mild to life-threatening, and the combination of chemicals can be especially dangerous.