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Psilocybin Shows Antioxidant and Antibacterial Activity

Psilocybin Shows Antioxidant and Antibacterial Activity

Psilocybin mushrooms

What they found

Psilocybin from Psilocybe cubensis neutralized free radicals similarly to vitamin C and inhibited E. coli and Bacillus cereus.

Psilocybin from Psilocybe cubensis neutralized free radicals similarly to vitamin C and inhibited E. coli and Bacillus cereus.

How solid is it?

Lab dish

Lab dish

In vitro (lab dish)

In vitro (lab dish)

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At a glance

Latin name

Psilocybe cubensis

Psilocybe cubensis

Compound

psilocybin

psilocybin

Published in

Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology and Food Sciences

Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology and Food Sciences

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Section

PSILOCYBIN & LEGISLATION

PSILOCYBIN & LEGISLATION

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Antioxidant & Antibacterial

Antioxidant & Antibacterial

Psilocybin extracted from Psilocybe cubensis showed strong antioxidant activity, neutralizing free radicals similarly to vitamin C. It also demonstrated antibacterial effects, with the highest inhibition against E. coli and Bacillus cereus. These findings highlight psilocybin’s potential beyond mental health, suggesting roles in cell protection and fighting infections.

Psilocybin extracted from Psilocybe cubensis showed strong antioxidant activity, neutralizing free radicals similarly to vitamin C. It also demonstrated antibacterial effects, with the highest inhibition against E. coli and Bacillus cereus. These findings highlight psilocybin’s potential beyond mental health, suggesting roles in cell protection and fighting infections.

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