Doctors at the N.V. Sklifosovsky Scientific Research Institute of…
Doctors at the N.V. Sklifosovsky Scientific Research Institute of Emergency Medical Assistance saved an athlete who lost consciousness during a morning jog after consuming mushrooms.
Consensus
- A male athlete lost consciousness during a morning run in Moscow after consuming mushroom powder and capsules.
- The athlete was treated at the Sklifosovsky Institute of Emergency Medical Care.
- The mushrooms contained toxic substances, including muscimol and ibotenic acid, which negatively affect the nervous system and brain function.
- There is no proven health benefit from consuming these mushrooms.
- Detoxification and artificial support for breathing and circulation were provided to the patient.
- Another woman was also treated after consuming the same substance to improve memory.
Points of divergence
- In May, the Ostaninsky District Court in Moscow banned a website where anyone could purchase mushrooms, and the seller opposed the ban, claiming the mushrooms have healing properties and are not harmful. — vm
- Rosconsumnadzor previously blocked 12,400 websites selling illegal dietary supplements, including those containing excessive levels of vitamins and dangerous products like 'Red Fly Agaric Microdosing' capsules. — m24
Coverage (2 sources)
- Moscow doctors saved athlete who took mushrooms for muscle growth — Вечерняя Москва
- In Moscow, a sportsman who took mushrooms to build muscles was saved — Москва 24