The latest culprits in unregulated supplements

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 As of July 15, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has reported 69 illnesses in 28 U.S. states among consumers of a specific brand of recreational candies — Diamond Shroomz. The company claims that there are no illegal substances in their products, but the University of Virginia Health Toxicology Laboratory found psilocin, an hallucinogenic found in “magic mushrooms”, as a contaminant in their gummies. The company has issued a recall, but not all retailers have pulled the products.

How did this happen? And why does it matter?

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Psilocybin to treat cancer anxiety

Building on previous studies, a recent study discussed in Nature showed that psilocybin, the active psychedelic chemical in "magic" mushrooms, may be beneficial for treating the anxiety and depression accompanying chronic diseases such as cancer. These positive effects could last for a year or more.

Johns Hopkins is recruiting volunteers for a new study on psilocybin and cancer. It is a registered clinical trial.