Psilocybin and Aging: What a New Review Found

Psilocybin and aging: Could Psychedelics Help Us Age Better? - Drug Science

A 2024 review paper by Mark Haden and colleagues, published in a peer-reviewed outlet and summarized by Drug Science, argues that psilocybin and other psychedelics may affect multiple systems involved in healthy aging, including neuroplasticity, chronic inflammation, mental health, and social connection. Supporting evidence comes from cell studies, aged mice, and early human trials. Key […]

Psilocybin and Inflammation: What the Research Shows

Psilocybin and inflammation: Psilocybin and Inflammation: What the Research Shows

In a study of 60 healthy adults, a single dose of psilocybin was associated with significantly reduced levels of the inflammatory markers TNF-alpha and IL-6 over the following week. Separate animal and cell-based studies suggest other psychedelics may also calm cytokine release, though the field is early and many questions remain. Key takeaways Inflammatory markers […]