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Psilocin Cuts Fat Storage in Liver and Fat Cells

Psilocin Cuts Fat Storage in Liver and Fat Cells

Psilocybin mushrooms

What they found

In lab tests, psilocin reduced fat storage in liver cells and fat tissue by acting on serotonin receptors.

In lab tests, psilocin reduced fat storage in liver cells and fat tissue by acting on serotonin receptors.

How solid is it?

Lab dish

Lab dish

In vitro (lab dish)

In vitro (lab dish)

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

At a glance

Latin name

Compound

psilocin

psilocin

Published in

Digestive and Liver Disease

Digestive and Liver Disease

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Section

PSILOCYBIN & LEGISLATION

PSILOCYBIN & LEGISLATION

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Fat Reduction

Fat Reduction

Psilocin helps reduce fat buildup in liver and fat cells by acting on serotonin receptors. In lab tests, it cut down fat storage in liver cells and fat tissue, suggesting it may support liver health and metabolism.

Psilocin helps reduce fat buildup in liver and fat cells by acting on serotonin receptors. In lab tests, it cut down fat storage in liver cells and fat tissue, suggesting it may support liver health and metabolism.

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