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Is microdosing a placebo? A rapid review of low-dose LSD and psilocybin research

Vince Polito, Paul Liknaitzky
Journal of Psychopharmacology Summary & key facts 2024 14 citations

Researchers reviewed 19 placebo-controlled studies that tested low doses of LSD or psilocybin (this is called microdosing). The studies found measurable changes in brain biology, body responses, how people felt, and how they thought, compared with placebo. But the studies are few and small, often tested only tiny doses in…

Chemical synthesis and alkaloids Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies Psychedelics and Drug Studies LSD Psilocybin
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