Research shows that psilocybin, found in magic mushrooms, can provide long-lasting relief for cancer patients facing anxiety and depression. Two new studies published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology reveal that a single dose of psilocybin can reduce symptoms in up to 80% of patients with life-threatening cancers.
Patients diagnosed with depression or anxiety as a result of their condition experienced significant mood improvements after taking psilocybin. Remarkably, six months later, a majority of these patients continued to benefit from reduced symptoms, with some even showing signs of complete remission.
Another study found that both psilocybin and a placebo had immediate mood-enhancing effects on cancer patients, with the effects of psilocybin lasting up to six-and-a-half months. Previous research has also shown that psilocybin activates serotonin receptors in the brain, which may explain its anti-depressant effects.
These studies suggest that psilocybin therapy could revolutionize care for cancer patients experiencing psychological distress, with the potential to extend to other medical conditions in the future.
Magic Mushrooms Can Help Anxiety In Cancer Patients
Depression and anxiety are understandably common among people with life-threatening cancers.
Recent studies suggest that psilocybin therapy could transform care for cancer patients facing psychological distress, offering new hope and improved well-being.
