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Intentional Psychedelic Use May Enhance Meditation

Intentional Psychedelic Use May Enhance Meditation

What they found

In a study of 863 meditators, intentional psychedelic use was linked to enhanced meditation practice.

In a study of 863 meditators, intentional psychedelic use was linked to enhanced meditation practice.

The number

863 meditators

How solid is it?

Early human

Early human

Human – observational/survey

Human – observational/survey

Evidence ladder: Lab dish → Animal → Early human → Strong human. Reviews summarize earlier research.

At a glance

Latin name

Compound

N,N-DMT

N,N-DMT

Sample size

863 meditators

863 meditators

Published in

PLOS ONE

PLOS ONE

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Section

PSILOCYBIN & LEGISLATION

PSILOCYBIN & LEGISLATION

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Meditation Effects

Meditation Effects

A study of 863 meditators found that psychedelic use, especially when done intentionally, enhances meditation practice. Frequent users, those who set intentions, and those exposed to N,N-DMT were most likely to report benefits.

A study of 863 meditators found that psychedelic use, especially when done intentionally, enhances meditation practice. Frequent users, those who set intentions, and those exposed to N,N-DMT were most likely to report benefits.

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