Mouse Study Shows Microdoses of Psilocybin Can Combat Anhedonia
Researchers from the University of Southern Denmark have discovered that microdoses of psilocybin, the main psychoactive agent in mushrooms, may be able to alleviate anhedonia. The study used a mouse study to discover that regular small doses of the psychedelic may offer therapeutic benefits against stress-induced anhedonia, a condition that strips individuals of their ability to feel pleasure, and compulsive behavior. Furthermore, psilocybin exhibited therapeutic effectiveness in mice with anhedonia and compulsive behaviors without inducing side effects such as schizophrenia-like symptoms and anxiety. The University of Southern Denmark University team published its findings in the “Molecular Psychiatry” journal. Most of…