Could psilocybin be the key to treating anorexia?

An active ingredient in magic mushrooms, psilocybin has shown early promise for treating eating disorders
31 points by tzury 77 days ago www.scientificamerican.com 36 comments

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Research indicates that psilocybin, the active component in magic mushrooms, may offer new hope for treating anorexia and other eating disorders. Early studies suggest it could play a significant role in developing effective therapies.

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