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New human data hints at psychedelics' potential to combat inflammation

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New human data hints at psychedelics' potential to combat inflammation

NPR · Oct 21, 2026, 3:33 PM UTC

Lab studies have shown that psychedelics like psilocybin can lower inflammation and may be protective for a range of illnesses. Now, researchers are publishing some of the first data in humans that signals this holds potential for patients with neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's disease.