Aussies warned of 'very expensive mistake' in wake of suspected mushroom poisoning
In the wake of a suspected mushroom poisoning, a concerned Aussie GP is advising the public to never experiment with wild mushrooms they aren't familiar with.
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- In the wake of a suspected mushroom poisoning, a concerned Aussie GP is advising the public to never experiment with wild mushrooms they aren't familiar with.
The warning comes after the recent death of Ballarat mother Rachael Dickson, who died after a suspected cardiac arrest from what authorities believe stemmed from consuming a mushroom tea at the Soul Barn in regional Victoria.
Melbourne doctor Michael mrozinski. Said when it comes to sourcing mushrooms, it's always best to leave it to the experts, and to be completely sure of what you're consuming before putting anything in your mouth.
Mrozinski claims the problem lies with the common misconception that certain types of mushrooms are good for your health. Speaking on the project, Mrozinski said, "The problem is the public think this is safe. It must be great. It's going to help my mental health. Whereas in reality, every person is different and the way that they react will be completely different."
He added, "I think with the invention of social media, people think they can be an expert in everything. In reality, we can see it can be a very expensive mistake if you get a mushroom wrong. My advice is leave it to the experts.
A mushroom like death caps, which will kill you if you take it, and those used as magic mushrooms are very similar and it's a huge risk."
