6 Surprising Health Benefits of Mushrooms

2. ‘Magic’ mushrooms can help cancer patients

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Clinical trials have shown evidence that psilocybin, a naturally occurring psychedelic compound found in certain mushrooms can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression or a fear of death in patients with cancer. Also, these trials have proved that these mushrooms can help people with PTSD or depression.