Researchers Investigate Whether Psilocybin Mushrooms Can Help Combat Obesity
Psilocybin is the primary active compound found in hallucinogenic mushrooms. This compound usually turns into psilocin upon consumption. Recent research has provided evidence showing that psilocybin-assisted therapy may be effective in treating addiction, which has led others to wonder whether the psychedelic could also help individuals to control food cravings. A 2021 study also found that individuals who had ingested a classic psychedelic at least once in their lives had a considerably lower chance of being obese or overweight. These findings prompted a group of investigators to begin conducting research on whether psilocybin could help treat eating disorders and obesity.…