Eating cheese on ayahuasca can legitimately kill you
You would think a profound spiritual journey would be immune to dairy, but biochemistry is completely merciless. The brew contains an enzyme inhibitor that stops your gut from breaking down tyramine, heavily found in aged cheese. Mixing the two causes a massive, potentially fatal spike in blood pressure, meaning a cheddar slice could derail your enlightenment.

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