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Psilocybe Mushrooms Vary Widely in Tryptamine Content

Psilocybe Mushrooms Vary Widely in Tryptamine Content

Psilocybin mushrooms

What they found

A new method found tryptamine concentrations in Psilocybe mushrooms ranging from 0.01% to 0.73%.

A new method found tryptamine concentrations in Psilocybe mushrooms ranging from 0.01% to 0.73%.

The number

0.01% to 0.73%

How solid is it?

Lab dish

Lab dish

Lab – chemical analysis

Lab – chemical analysis

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

At a glance

Latin name

Psilocybe

Psilocybe

Compound

tryptamines

tryptamines

Published in

Talanta

Talanta

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PSILOCYBIN & LEGISLATION

PSILOCYBIN & LEGISLATION

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Tryptamine Levels

Tryptamine Levels

A new method measures tryptamines in Psilocybe mushrooms, revealing concentrations ranging from 0.01% to 0.73%. This accurate quantification is key for safely using these mushrooms, whether for recreational or potential therapeutic purposes to ensure proper dosing.

A new method measures tryptamines in Psilocybe mushrooms, revealing concentrations ranging from 0.01% to 0.73%. This accurate quantification is key for safely using these mushrooms, whether for recreational or potential therapeutic purposes to ensure proper dosing.

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