Study Discovers Psilocybin May Have Lasting Benefits for Migraines
Researchers have been studying psilocybin in an attempt to discover any benefits the substance holds that may be useful to migraine sufferers. Psilocybin is found in magic mushrooms and is the main active ingredient responsible for the psychedelic effects mushrooms produce. The findings, which were reported in “Neurotherapeutics,” offer evidence that psilocybin may provide long-lasting therapeutic benefits to individuals who suffer from migraines. Over the years, anecdotal reports have claimed that psilocybin may lessen the symptoms of migraines. However, there hasn’t been enough scientific evidence to support these reports. This recently published study is the first placebo-controlled, double-blind study that…
