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21 October 2026

New human data hints at psychedelics' potential to combat inflammation

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New human data hints at psychedelics' potential to combat inflammation

Lab studies have shown that psychedelics like psilocybin can lower inflammation and may be protective for a range of illnesses. Now, researchers are publishing some of the first data in humans that signals this holds potential for patients with neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's disease. (Image credit: Cannabis-Pic)

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