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Tryptophan and brain disorders MEDLINE The Primary Care Companion For CNS Disorders

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Modern Psychedelic Microdosing Research on Mental Health

David F. Lo, Hasan Zia, Pranetha Rajkumar, Adarsh Thakur, Heather O’Donnell
The Primary Care Companion For CNS Disorders Summary & key facts 2024 6 citations

This systematic review looked at research on psychedelic microdosing and mental health. It found 19 studies (published from 2018 onward) that reported people often said low doses of LSD or psilocybin improved mood, focus, and daily functioning, while some people reported physical discomfort or more anxiety. The authors say the…

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