Psilocybin may reshape brain activity and support mental health, study finds

Summary: A new study shows that a single large dose of psilocybin (the active ingredient in "magic mushrooms") might change how the brain works for weeks. Researchers gave 28 healthy adults a big dose in a relaxing room while they wore eye masks and listened to music.

Brain scans showed increased "brain entropy," meaning their brains became more flexible. This flexibility helps people break out of stubborn, unhealthy thought patterns. A month later, scans even showed physical changes in the brain's pathways linked to emotions and decision-making. While more research is needed, this neuroplasticity could eventually help treat people with depression and anxiety.

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