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A Psychedelic Compound Found in 'Magic' Mushrooms Might Prevent Debilitating Nerve Damage and Pain Caused by Chemotherapy

smithsonianmag.com · 4dShare

A study in mice and human tissue suggests psilocybin protects against peripheral neuropathy, a common side effect of chemotherapy. The findings are so promising that researchers are starting a mid-stage clinical trial this year

First report: Psilocybin prevents chemotherapy-induced nerve damage in new preclinical study — psypost.org, 4d