Research Topic: psilocybin research

Effects and safety of Psilocybe cubensis and Panaeolus cyanescens magic mushroom extracts on endothelin-1-induced hypertrophy and cell injury in cardiomyocytes

Researchers tested whether magic mushrooms containing psilocybin could be safely used by people with heart failure, especially those dealing with depression. Using laboratory rat heart cells, they found that extracts from Psilocybe cubensis and Panaeolus cyanescens mushrooms actually protected heart cells from damage and reduced harmful inflammation. The mushroom extracts worked similarly to standard heart medications at the tested concentrations, suggesting they may be safe for use under controlled medical supervision.

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Safety, tolerability, and clinical and neural effects of single-dose psilocybin in obsessive–compulsive disorder: protocol for a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, non-crossover trial

This study tests whether psilocybin (the active compound in certain mushrooms) can help people with obsessive-compulsive disorder who haven’t responded to standard treatments. In a carefully controlled trial, participants receive either a single dose of psilocybin or a placebo while receiving psychological support, with their brain activity and symptoms monitored. The research aims to determine if this novel treatment is safe and whether it could work faster than existing medications for this difficult-to-treat condition.

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