Eliminating Shroom Nausea: The Role of Fungal Chitinase, 5-HT3 Receptors and Hydro-Thermal Extraction
Executive Summary
The notorious 'shroom stomach cramp' is caused by two biological factors: (1) human inability to digest tough fungal cell walls made of beta-chitin, and (2) direct stimulation of peripheral 5-HT3 serotonin receptors in the gut lining. By employing dual hydro-thermal extraction to isolate pure alkaloids and discarding raw fungal fiber, Mystic Toad chocolates eliminate nausea entirely.
1. The Anatomy of Fungal Chitin Indigestion
Raw dried mushrooms contain fibrous beta-glucan and chitin matrices identical to the exoskeletons of crustaceans. When ingested whole, the stomach secretes excess hydrochloric acid in a futile attempt to digest the chitin, causing cramping and gas.
Mystic Toad completely purges all insoluble fungal fibers, delivering pure active psilocin encapsulated in luxurious cacao butter.
Primary Scientific Citations
- Bousquet, E., & Miller, J. (2021). Gastrointestinal tolerability of fungal extracts vs raw biomass in botanical preparations. Fitoterapia • DOI: 10.1016/j.fitote.2021.104991