Substance From Magic Mushrooms Appears to Inhibit Dreaded Nerve Pain After Chemotherapy.

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In a study in mice, the positive effect of psilocybin on side effects of chemotherapy was demonstrated.

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A "psychedelic" mushroom that literally shines with its special colors is giving hope to millions of cancer patients around the world. This particular Psilocybe mushroom is not a chemotherapeutic. However, it does contain a substance called psilocybin, which acts on the nerves to prevent the painful condition called peripheral neuropathy that often occurs after chemotherapy.