psilocybin

Psilocybin’s Rapid Anti-Inflammatory Effects (TNF-Alpha, IL-6, CRP) for Depression & Social Benefits

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A new study provides evidence that the psychedelic compound psilocybin has both immediate and lasting anti-inflammatory effects in healthy volunteers. The findings shed light on how psilocybin may improve mood, social behavior, and potentially treat depression. Key facts: Psilocybin decreased the inflammatory marker TNF-alpha immediately after administration. Seven days later, psilocybin reduced two other inflammatory …

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Psychedelics Flatten Brain’s ‘Energy Landscape’ & Increase Neural Diversity, New Study Finds

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Researchers have discovered that classic psychedelic drugs like LSD and psilocybin (‘magic mushrooms’) flatten the energy landscape of the brain. This effect makes it easier for the brain to transition between different states of activity and leads to more diverse and entropic neural dynamics overall. Key Facts: Using fMRI data and network modeling, researchers found …

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