Is Amanita Healthy? Unpacking the Risks and Potential Benefits
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According to a 2023 study reviewing social media comments, a significant number of people are consuming Amanita muscaria for perceived health benefits like stress and pain reduction. But is Amanita healthy, or are the severe risks too great for self-medication? This article explores the mushroom's complex toxicology and its purported, yet unproven, medicinal properties.