Research Keyword: episodic memory

Ayahuasca enhances the formation of hippocampal-dependent episodic memory without impacting false memory susceptibility in experienced ayahuasca users: An observational study

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Researchers studied how ayahuasca affects memory in experienced Santo Daime church members who use it regularly. Surprisingly, instead of impairing memory like other psychedelics typically do, ayahuasca enhanced people’s ability to remember details of events they witnessed. Importantly, the drug did not make people more susceptible to false memories or memory distortions, even though the entire study occurred while participants were under its acute effects.

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The Acute and Chronic Effects of Lion’s Mane Mushroom Supplementation on Cognitive Function, Stress and Mood in Young Adults: A Double-Blind, Parallel Groups, Pilot Study

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This study examined whether Lion’s mane mushroom supplements could improve thinking speed and reduce stress in healthy young adults. Researchers found that a single dose improved how quickly people completed a mental challenge, and four weeks of daily supplements showed a trend toward reducing subjective stress. However, the study was small and found mixed results, including some negative effects on memory tasks, so more research with larger groups is needed to confirm these findings.

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