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 […]

Psilocybin Antidepressant Effects: Penn Medicine Maps the Brain Path

Psilocybin Antidepressant Effects: Penn Medicine Maps the Brain Path - The Church of Psychedelics

A team at Penn Medicine has traced the specific serotonin receptor pathway through which psilocybin produces its antidepressant effects, and they found those effects persisting six months after a single dose. The findings point toward a concrete neurological mechanism, moving the conversation about psilocybin therapy from observed outcomes toward a clearer understanding of how and […]