We all know that food can have a profound impact on our psyche. Can instantly change the mood, especially if you did not eat for a long time.
But conventional products can have unexpected and hallucinogenic effects.
Warning: do not try these products for its hallucinogenic effects, or other, as the side effects can be much more dangerous than you think.
chilis
British doctor Ian Rothwell (Ian Rothwell), try out the sharpest curry in the world, at some time experienced hallucinations that caused him to wander around the restaurant and in the streets.
Although information regarding the fact that the consumption of hot peppers can have psychedelic effects, no, maybe, there is the following. First, the surge of endorphins from the pungency of chili, which explains why some people are so fond of spicy dishes.
Also, hot peppers belong to the same botanical family as the potato, tobacco and poisonous nightshade. Mental impact of tobacco is not so strong, but the excessive use of the fruits of potatoes (they are rarely seen) and nightshade can cause hallucinations and even death.
nutmeg
In certain doses, nutmeg has psychoactive properties. This spice contains organic compound myristicin.
Suffice it to 5-15 grams of grated nutmeg to any light hallucinations, and even in this case, the effect may be delayed for 3-6 hours.
People describe their feelings as "drug intoxication" and also report symptoms such as inability to concentrate, red eyes, nausea, dry mouth, difficulty with urination, and others.
Some people compare this state with a bad case of the flu.
Redfin
Hallucinogenic effects may appear and the consumption of some fish that are either themselves produce hallucinogenic toxin or accumulate it by eating algae.
It is known that the ancient Romans ate the Mediterranean sea carp to disconnect, and in Arabic they are called "fish that cause dreams."
Redfin itself is not so exotic fish, but from time to time especially when consumed fish head, there may be strange symptoms.
So in the journal Clinical Toxicology, the case was 40-year-old employee, vacationing in Cannes, which is 2 hours after eating baked sea bream began to feel unwell. At night he was having symptoms of food poisoning, yet the next day he did not appear hallucinations "aggressive and screaming animals" and "huge arthropods that surrounded his car."
In the same journal described a 90-year-old man from Saint-Tropez, which made the sea bream and began to hear "human screams and whistles of birds." In both cases, frightening symptoms a few days have passed, and the men returned to normal.
rye bread
Rye bread can be infected by the fungus ergot. Ergot contains some substance such as ergotamine, which is used in the synthesis of LSD.
Outbreaks of poisoning Ergoth - ergotism when there were severe cramps, symptoms of gangrene and death, have been observed in the Middle Ages. Latest epidemic occurred in the French countryside in 1951. However, modern farmers rye treated with a solution of potassium chloride to protect cereals.
Some historians blame ergotism in the occurrence of panic and medieval superstitions, including the trial of the Salem witches.
coffee
A British study in 2009 showed that people who drank three cups of coffee a day, more likely to experience hallucinations.
We all sometimes hear, see or feel the presence of "something", but the study found that the consumption of coffee is more than the norm, such visions occur more frequently.
Researchers there are several hypotheses to explain this phenomenon: caffeine can increase the level of cortisol - a stress hormone that can cause mild hallucinations.
There is also a version that those who are prone to hallucinations easy resort to coffee as a mechanism for adaptation.
Stilton cheese
In 2005, a British study found that consumption of 20 grams of cheese Stilton can lead to strange, absurd visions. About 75 percent of men and 85 percent of women reported that they saw strange pictures, such as crocodiles, vegetarians or sentient dolls.
However, it was the study of dreams and visions, and the participants were dreaming.
The advantages worth noting that Stilton is rich relaxing tryptophan, which helps dreams without the nightmares.
mulberry
Consuming large amounts of unripe mulberries can cause hallucinations lungs. Moreover, it could lead to severe vomiting.
It should also be noted that mulberry has a laxative effect, so that the effect of the consumption of unripe mulberries can you be remembered for a long time.
Bagels with poppy seeds
Poppy seeds obtained from the opium poppy - the same plant that gave impetus to the drug trade worldwide.
These seeds contain a small amount of opium alkaloids like morphine and codeine. In theory, consumption of sufficient amounts of poppy seeds, a person might experience a narcotic effect.
However, in reality, you would have to eat huge amounts of bagels with poppy seeds at once, and you'll probably need a remedy for gastric disorders, you will experience some effect.
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