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Small Psilocin Doses Reduce Seizures in Mice

Small Psilocin Doses Reduce Seizures in Mice

Psilocybin mushrooms

What they found

A 3 mg/kg psilocin dose reduced seizure activity in mice by targeting specific brain receptors.

A 3 mg/kg psilocin dose reduced seizure activity in mice by targeting specific brain receptors.

The number

3 mg/kg

How solid is it?

Animal

Animal

Animal

Animal

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

At a glance

Latin name

Compound

psilocin

psilocin

Published in

Pharmacology Research & Perspectives

Pharmacology Research & Perspectives

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Section

PSILOCYBIN & LEGISLATION

PSILOCYBIN & LEGISLATION

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Seizure Control

Seizure Control

Recent studies have shown that small doses of psilocin, a compound found in certain mushrooms, can help control seizures. Research involving mice used a dose of 3 mg/kg to effectively reduce seizure activity by targeting specific brain receptors. This finding opens up new possibilities for using psilocin in treating conditions like epilepsy and emphasizes the importance of precise dosing for safe and effective therapy.

Recent studies have shown that small doses of psilocin, a compound found in certain mushrooms, can help control seizures. Research involving mice used a dose of 3 mg/kg to effectively reduce seizure activity by targeting specific brain receptors. This finding opens up new possibilities for using psilocin in treating conditions like epilepsy and emphasizes the importance of precise dosing for safe and effective therapy.

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