Jennifer Chesak is the author of The Psilocybin Handbook for Women, published in June 2023.
A growing body of research shows the potential for psilocybin, the major active ingredient in magic mushrooms, to help with mental health. While PTSD, depression, and anxiety are emerging as most likely targets for treatment, psilocybin is also being studied for its potential to ease symptoms of various other conditions.1
In my research for my book, The Psilocybin Handbook for Women, I learned about three conditions outside of mental health that psilocybin may be able to help with: menopause, fibromyalgia, and dementia. And some of the reasons why psilocybin may be a useful agent involve the things these conditions have in common.
Key Takeaways
Psilocybin, the major active ingredient in “magic mushrooms,” is actively being studied for its potential to help with various health conditions.
While more clinical trials are needed, preliminary research indicates psilocybin may have applications for symptoms of menopause, fibromyalgia, and dementia.
The active psychedelic compound found in psilocybin mushrooms binds to serotonin receptors and increases expression of a protein that plays a role in neuronal cell health.
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