A study found that psilocybin, the active compound in magic mushrooms, may serve as an effective anti-aging treatment. Testing on older mice and human cells revealed that psilocybin was linked to preserved telomere length, suggesting slowed aging. The treated mice also exhibited improved survival skills and better fur quality, indicating additional anti-aging effects. Researchers were motivated to study the broader impacts of psilocybin beyond its effects on the brain, identifying potential benefits for overall body health and longevity.
The introduction of psilocybin was linked to preserved telomere length. In other words, the study appears to show that telomeres shortened more slowly after being given psilocybin than they would have without.
The psilocybin-treated mice showed increased survival skills and had improvements in overall fur quality, which may suggest further anti-aging properties.
The overwhelming majority of what we know about psilocybin is how it impacts the brain; our findings suggest that psilocybin has potent effects on the entire body, including antiaging properties.
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