Psilocybin is a naturally occurring compound found in over 200 species of fungi collectively known as “magic mushrooms.” It functions as a prodrug, meaning it is biologically inactive until ingested, at which point the body rapidly converts it into psilocin.  Psilocin is the pharmacologically active compound responsible for the drug’s effects.

In 2000, psilocybin research in the US was resumed and in the following years, research has surged due to its potential as a treatment for various psychiatric disorders and addictions.  In the following, Nicolas Hulscher highlights a case study of an 80-year-old woman who had been diagnosed with advanced Alzheimer’s. [Read More]