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Psilocybin Reduces Eating Disorder Symptoms in Early Trials

Psilocybin Reduces Eating Disorder Symptoms in Early Trials

Psilocybin mushrooms

What they found

Early trials of psilocybin in anorexia and binge-eating disorder showed symptom reductions in up to 50% of participants.

Early trials of psilocybin in anorexia and binge-eating disorder showed symptom reductions in up to 50% of participants.

The number

up to 50% of participants

How solid is it?

Early human

Early human

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

At a glance

Latin name

Compound

psilocybin

psilocybin

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JAMA Network

JAMA Network

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PSILOCYBIN & LEGISLATION

PSILOCYBIN & LEGISLATION

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Eating Disorder Help

Eating Disorder Help

Early trials with psilocybin in anorexia and binge-eating disorder show symptom reductions in up to 50% of participants by targeting brain circuits involved in body image and emotional regulation.

Early trials with psilocybin in anorexia and binge-eating disorder show symptom reductions in up to 50% of participants by targeting brain circuits involved in body image and emotional regulation.

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