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Oregon just became the first state to legalize medical psilocybin. Here's what 'magic' mushrooms do to your brain and body.
Psilocybin, the psychedelic compound in "magic" mushrooms, can cause hallucinations and potentially…
Canela López,Julia Naftulin
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3 reasons why eating mushrooms can benefit your health
Mushrooms are a good source of nutrients like vitamin D and fiber. They may be especially beneficia…
Ava English,Samantha Cassetty
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'Magic' mushrooms will be legal in Oregon next year. Only one fast-growing species is likely to make the cut.
Oregon officials are leaning towards a particular 'magic' mushroom species to become legal because …
Dr. Catherine Schuster-Bruce
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Blake Shelton picked a fuzzy mushroom off a tree and ate it while on a walk
Insider spoke to a food-safety expert who says eating mushrooms you find in the wilderness, like Bl…
Rachel Askinasi
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5 'functional' mushrooms the wellness industry is obsessed with, from lion's mane to turkey tail
Functional mushrooms, also called "medicinal mushrooms," come with claims of healing properties alo…
Allana Akhtar
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I visited a 'magic' mushroom dispensary in Canada, where the drug is illegal but vendors hope selling it openly will spur legalization
Zoomers Dispensary said it is Canada's first magic mushroom dispensary.Allana Akhtar/Insider
Allana Akhtar
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A company in Belgium is turning tons of used coffee grounds into mushrooms
Every year, coffee drinkers generate about 6 million tons of used grounds. In 2018, PermaFungi turn…
Dylan Barth
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A man injected himself with 'magic' mushrooms and the fungi grew in his blood, which put him into organ failure
The 30-year-old attempted a psychedelic trip during a manic episode. Mushrooms that contain psilocy…
Julia Naftulin
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Over a third of US voters say magic mushrooms and other psychedelics have a medical use, new poll shows
Research suggests psychedelic substances like "magic mushrooms" do have potential medicinal benefit…
John Haltiwanger
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All the health benefits from eating mushrooms: Vitamins, fiber, possible cancer prevention, and more
Mushrooms are nutrient-packed, but the way they're cooked can affect nutritional value. Here's how …
Ava English
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The benefits of microdosing mushrooms — what the research says
Though the research on microdosing mushrooms is sparse, early studies suggest that it may have the …
Ashley Laderer
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2 people who used 'magic' mushrooms then developed rare 'wood lover's paralysis' describe losing control of their bodies: 'I couldn't even chew'
So-called "wood lovers paralysis" is temporary paralysis that has been reported by some people afte…
Dr. Catherine Schuster-Bruce
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The best way to freeze mushrooms to preserve their flavor and texture for up to a year
Yes, you can freeze mushrooms, and they'll stay good for up to a year. Steam blanching them first w…
Barbara Bellesi Zito
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How to sauté mushrooms to add a quick savory punch to your meal
Sauté mushrooms in butter, olive oil, or avocado oil, or forego the fat altogether and opt for a dr…
Rebecca Strong
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A legal psychedelic mushroom species is being sold in the US. It can cause euphoria — or 'temporary insanity'
A dispensary in Florida stocking Amanita muscaria products claims to be the first shop in the U.S. …
Catherine Schuster-Bruce
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Oregon will soon be the first state in the US where you can take magic mushrooms legally. Here's everything you need to know.
An Oregon magic mushroom experience won't come cheap — at the low end, sessions could cost around $…
Dr. Catherine Schuster-Bruce,…
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Oregon may become the first state to legalize 'magic' mushroom therapy on Election Day
Oregonians will vote on the legalization of psilocybin, the psychedelic ingredient in "magic" mushr…
Julia Naftulin
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A beginner's guide to mushroom foraging: Identifying 4 common varieties
Four of the most common edible mushrooms you can forage are chicken of the woods, morels, chanterel…
Megan Wahn
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5 potential benefits of lion's mane mushroom including improved digestion and anxiety relief
Lion's mane mushrooms have long been used in traditional Chinese medicine. Now, research has found …