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Can i take mushrooms that are used as supplements?like chaga,lion's mane etc?also what about cordyceps?is there any adverse effects from it in the long run??
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Since supplements like that are not investigated by government agencies, like the FDA in the U.S, physicians are concerned about the presence of contaminants which could have harmful effects. Also dosages are of concern and claims of efficacy are not validated.
Answered 4/6/2022
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