Does it have anti-cancer effects? Do not eat this mushroom recommended by ChatGPT

[Financial News] The 'Red Reindeer Antler Mushroom' recommended by ChatGPT, which is trending, has been revealed to be a highly toxic mushroom, requiring caution.

On the 7th, the Korea Forest Service National Institute of Forest Science stated, "Cases of introducing the Red Reindeer Antler Mushroom as an edible mushroom or sharing recipes using it are rapidly spreading," and warned, "It should never be consumed."

Recently, incorrect information that "Red Reindeer Antler Mushroom has immune-boosting, anti-cancer, and antioxidant effects" has been spreading through ChatGPT and blogs.

One blog introduced the Red Reindeer Antler Mushroom as a "health food rich in vitamins and minerals," and provided recipes for salads or stir-fries.

The Red Reindeer Antler Mushroom has a colorful appearance. Even a small amount can cause fatal poisoning symptoms in the human body. It contains toxic substances from the trichothecene group, which can cause severe damage not only to the digestive system but also to the nervous system, respiratory system, blood, skin, and the entire body.

In fact, there are frequent accidents of mistaking it for the medicinal mushroom Ganoderma. It is difficult to distinguish mushrooms collected in the wild with the naked eye, so if there is any doubt, it is safer not to collect them at all.

If abnormal symptoms appear after consuming mushrooms, you should immediately seek medical attention.


gaa1003@fnnews.com An Gaeul Reporter