Psilocybin impacts immunity and behavior differently depending on diet and exercise context

Psilocybin impacts immunity and behavior differently depending on diet and exercise context

A new study published in the journal Psychedelics reveals that the environment and physiological state of an animal profoundly influence the effects of psilocybin. Researchers found that while the drug altered immune markers in mice that exercised, it did not modify social behaviors in mice modeling anorexia nervosa. These findings suggest that the therapeutic potential of psychedelics may depend heavily on the biological context in which they a…

Why Some Anorexia Patients May Not Respond to Psilocybin Therapy

Study shows exercise and metabolism shape psilocybin’s effects in anorexia models, explaining mixed trial results.