Psilocybin Shows Promise in Extending Lifespan and Combating Aging
TL;DR
A lab study suggests that psilocybin, the active compound in magic mushrooms, may have anti-aging effects by extending cell lifespan, preserving telomere length, and improving health markers in older mice, though further research is needed to determine its applicability to humans.
- 'I was floored by the data': Psilocybin shows anti-aging properties in early study Live Science
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- Magic Mushrooms Might Be the Key to Longer Human Lives Popular Mechanics
- Forget Botox! Scientists say tripping on mushrooms might keep you young Fast Company
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