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Active substance Mag Magic Mushrooms Psilocybin may reduce the side effects of chemotherapy
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Active substance Mag Magic Mushrooms Psilocybin may reduce the side effects of chemotherapy

A study conducted on mice has shown that psilocybin, the active compound in 'magic mushrooms,' may help alleviate neuropathy caused by chemotherapy. This condition, known as chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN), leads to tingling and pain in the extremities and currently lacks effective treatment. Researchers in the U.S. explored using psilocybin to prevent nerve cell death from the outset. The findings suggest that psilocybin could potentially offer relief for this common side effect of cancer treatment. However, psilocybin remains illegal or strictly regulated in many countries, including Switzerland, where it can only be used under strict medical conditions.

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Active substance Mag Magic Mushrooms Psilocybin may reduce the side effects of chemotherapy

A study conducted on mice has shown that psilocybin, the active compound in 'magic mushrooms,' may help alleviate neuropathy caused by chemotherapy. This condition, known as chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN), leads to tingling and pain in the extremities and currently lacks effective treatment. Researchers in the U.S. explored using psilocybin to prevent nerve cell death from the outset. The findings suggest that psilocybin could potentially offer relief for this common side effect of cancer treatment. However, psilocybin remains illegal or strictly regulated in many countries, including Switzerland, where it can only be used under strict medical conditions.

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