{"id":220428,"date":"2026-01-05T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-05T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/?p=220428"},"modified":"2026-05-22T13:07:43","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T11:07:43","slug":"how-psilocybin-acts-on-the-brain-effects-and-essential-keys","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/how-psilocybin-acts-on-the-brain-effects-and-essential-keys\/","title":{"rendered":"How psilocybin acts on the brain: effects and essential keys"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Knowing <strong>how psilocybin acts in the brain<\/strong> is one of the most common questions among those curious about magic mushrooms and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/629-trufas-magicas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">magic truffles<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<p>When it is said that psilocybin <strong>can modify perception<\/strong>, the first thing that arises is the need to understand how psilocybin acts in the brain. For this reason, The Green Brand explains <a href=\"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/en\/effects-of-psilocybin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">what psilocybin is<\/a>, how it acts in the brain, and its potential dangers and benefits.<\/p>\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a21f467baab7\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contenido<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg 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class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/how-psilocybin-acts-on-the-brain-effects-and-essential-keys\/#Potential_help_for_treatment-resistant_depression\" >Potential help for treatment-resistant depression<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/how-psilocybin-acts-on-the-brain-effects-and-essential-keys\/#Reduction_of_anxiety_and_repetitive_thoughts\" >Reduction of anxiety and repetitive thoughts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/how-psilocybin-acts-on-the-brain-effects-and-essential-keys\/#Greater_cognitive_flexibility\" >Greater cognitive flexibility<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/how-psilocybin-acts-on-the-brain-effects-and-essential-keys\/#Potential_boost_to_neuroplasticity\" >Potential boost to neuroplasticity<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/how-psilocybin-acts-on-the-brain-effects-and-essential-keys\/#Real_risks_limits_and_frequent_myths\" >Real risks, limits, and frequent myths<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/how-psilocybin-acts-on-the-brain-effects-and-essential-keys\/#Can_it_affect_mental_health\" >Can it affect mental health?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/how-psilocybin-acts-on-the-brain-effects-and-essential-keys\/#Common_myths\" >Common myths<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/how-psilocybin-acts-on-the-brain-effects-and-essential-keys\/#Psilocybin_and_legality_what_the_law_currently_allows\" >Psilocybin and legality: what the law currently allows<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/how-psilocybin-acts-on-the-brain-effects-and-essential-keys\/#FAQS_HOW_PSILOCYBIN_INFLUENCES_BRAIN_ACTIVITY\" >FAQS HOW PSILOCYBIN INFLUENCES BRAIN ACTIVITY<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/how-psilocybin-acts-on-the-brain-effects-and-essential-keys\/#How_does_psilocybin_affect_our_thinking\" >How does psilocybin affect our thinking?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/how-psilocybin-acts-on-the-brain-effects-and-essential-keys\/#What_benefits_of_psilocybin_are_being_researched\" >What benefits of psilocybin are being researched?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/how-psilocybin-acts-on-the-brain-effects-and-essential-keys\/#Is_psilocybin_dangerous\" >Is psilocybin dangerous?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/how-psilocybin-acts-on-the-brain-effects-and-essential-keys\/#Does_psilocybin_cause_brain_damage\" >Does psilocybin cause brain damage?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/how-psilocybin-acts-on-the-brain-effects-and-essential-keys\/#Why_do_many_people_talk_about_%E2%80%9Cseeing_life_in_a_different_way%E2%80%9D\" >Why do many people talk about &#8220;seeing life in a different way&#8221;?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Psilocybin_why_it_generates_such_characteristic_effects\"><\/span>Psilocybin: why it generates such characteristic effects<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p><strong>Psilocybin<\/strong> is a compound present in different species of fungi, not just in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/776-setas-alucinogenas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hallucinogenic mushrooms<\/a>. It has been used for centuries in spiritual rituals and traditional practices.<\/p>\n\n<p>Currently, <strong>the scientific community<\/strong> is studying this compound to understand how psilocybin acts in the brain and what benefits it may have. Discover what science says about why it causes such unique psychological experiences.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_psilocybin_acts_in_the_brain_psilocin_and_serotonin\"><\/span>How psilocybin acts in the brain: psilocin and serotonin<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p>Before understanding the relationship between psilocybin and serotonin, it is worth remembering that <strong>serotonin is a neurotransmitter<\/strong> essential for functions such as <strong>mood regulation, sensory perception<\/strong>, creativity, or sleep<strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>When we consume psilocybin, the body transforms it into psilocin, a molecule whose chemical appearance is quite similar to that of serotonin. Thanks to this similarity, it can interact with the same &#8220;access points&#8221; in the brain, but producing very different effects.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Diseno-sin-titulo-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"C\u00f3mo act\u00faa la psilocibina en el cerebro:  Representaci\u00f3n art\u00edstica de una silueta con su cerebro iluminado por colores vibrantes, simbolizando \" class=\"wp-image-218953\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Diseno-sin-titulo-1-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Diseno-sin-titulo-1-1-300x135.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Diseno-sin-titulo-1-1-768x346.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_psilocybin_acts_in_the_brain_a_simple_step-by-step_explanation\"><\/span>How psilocybin acts in the brain: a simple step-by-step explanation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p>Psilocybin may seem complex, but in reality, its mechanism can be understood very simply.<\/p>\n\n<p>Below is an explanation of what happens from the moment you take it, how psilocybin acts in the brain, and what changes it causes in brain activity.<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Psilocybin is transformed into psilocin<\/h4>\n\n<p>The first process occurs in the body: <strong>psilocybin is converted into psilocin<\/strong>, which is the active molecule responsible for the psychological and neurobiological effects.<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Psilocin activates specific receptors<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n<p>The brain functions as a system full of chemical &#8220;locks&#8221; called receptors. Psilocin fits especially well into the <strong>5-HT2A receptors<\/strong>, which are related to <strong>serotonin<\/strong>.<br>When this receptor is activated, a change occurs in the usual balance of brain activity: <strong>some areas intensify while others reduce their pace.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. The brain creates new connections<\/h4>\n\n<p>Normally, different brain networks function in an organized and separate manner. With psilocybin, those boundaries become more flexible. Regions that rarely interact begin to communicate with each other. This can manifest as <strong>more fluid thinking, creative associations<\/strong>, perceptual changes, or a feeling of a less rigid &#8220;self.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. The &#8220;default mode&#8221; network is dimmed<\/h4>\n\n<p>The so-called <em>default mode network<\/em> (DMN) is responsible for rumination, thinking too much about oneself, and dwelling on the same ideas.<br>With psilocin, this network reduces its activity, which explains why many people describe a <strong>feeling of mental relief or emotional clarity<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<table style=\"width:100%; border-collapse: collapse;\">\n\n  <!-- T\u00cdTULO -->\n  <thead>\n    <tr>\n      <th colspan=\"3\" style=\"background-color:#00A58C; color:white; font-weight:bold; font-size:18px; padding:10px; text-align:center;\">\n        What happens in the brain and how it is experienced\n      <\/th>\n    <\/tr>\n\n    <tr style=\"background-color:#1E252C; color:white; font-weight:bold;\">\n      <th style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\">What happens in the brain<\/th>\n      <th style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\">Simple explanation<\/th>\n      <th style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\">How it might feel<\/th>\n    <\/tr>\n  <\/thead>\n\n  <tbody>\n\n    <tr>\n      <th style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd; background-color:#00A58C; color:white; font-weight:bold;\">\n        Partial activation of the serotonergic system\n      <\/th>\n      <td style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\">Psilocin mimics serotonin<\/td>\n      <td style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\">Changes in mood and perception<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n\n    <tr>\n      <th style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd; background-color:#00A58C; color:white; font-weight:bold;\">\n        Increased communication between brain networks\n      <\/th>\n      <td style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\">Areas that don&#8217;t usually connect do so<\/td>\n      <td style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\">Creative thoughts, new associations<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n\n    <tr>\n      <th style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd; background-color:#00A58C; color:white; font-weight:bold;\">\n        Less active default mode network\n      <\/th>\n      <td style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\">Less mental rumination<\/td>\n      <td style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\">Clarity, lightness, feeling of rest<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n\n    <tr>\n      <th style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd; background-color:#00A58C; color:white; font-weight:bold;\">\n        Greater neuronal flexibility\n      <\/th>\n      <td style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\">New connections are facilitated<\/td>\n      <td style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\">Different perspectives, less mental rigidity<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n\n  <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_psilocybin_what_science_says_today\"><\/span><strong>Benefits of psilocybin: what science says today<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>Modern research is analyzing psilocybin for several well-founded reasons. <strong>Although it is not yet considered an approved treatment, preliminary results are promising.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Potential_help_for_treatment-resistant_depression\"><\/span>Potential help for treatment-resistant depression<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p>In clinical studies, <strong>people with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/en\/magic-truffles-and-depression\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">depression<\/a> who did not respond to standard treatments have shown improvements when psilocybin is combined with therapeutic support.<\/strong> It is not a universal cure, but it is an emerging field with a lot of potential.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reduction_of_anxiety_and_repetitive_thoughts\"><\/span>Reduction of anxiety and repetitive thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p>Numerous research participants <strong>report feeling &#8220;less trapped&#8221; in their minds.<\/strong> This fits with the effect of psilocybin on the default mode network, which tends to calm down.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Greater_cognitive_flexibility\"><\/span>Greater cognitive flexibility<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p>After guided sessions with psilocybin, <strong>many people show a greater ability to see problems from new angles<\/strong> and to abandon rigid mental patterns.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Potential_boost_to_neuroplasticity\"><\/span>Potential boost to neuroplasticity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p><strong>Some studies suggest that psilocybin could enhance <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41586-024-07624-5?\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">neuroplasticity,<\/a><\/strong> that is, the brain&#8217;s ability to adapt, reorganize, and create new connections.<\/p>\n\n<table style=\"width:100%; border-collapse: collapse;\">\n\n  <!-- T\u00cdTULO -->\n  <thead>\n    <tr>\n      <th colspan=\"3\" style=\"background-color:#00A58C; color:white; font-weight:bold; font-size:18px; padding:10px; text-align:center;\">\n        Studied benefits and their interpretation\n      <\/th>\n    <\/tr>\n\n    <tr style=\"background-color:#1E252C; color:white; font-weight:bold;\">\n      <th style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\">Potential benefit<\/th>\n      <th style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\">What it really means<\/th>\n      <th style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\">Current status<\/th>\n    <\/tr>\n  <\/thead>\n\n  <tbody>\n\n    <tr>\n      <th style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd; background-color:#00A58C; color:white; font-weight:bold;\">\n        Fewer depressive symptoms\n      <\/th>\n      <td style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\">Lasting improvements in emotional state<\/td>\n      <td style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\">In clinical trials<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n\n    <tr>\n      <th style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd; background-color:#00A58C; color:white; font-weight:bold;\">\n        Less anxiety\n      <\/th>\n      <td style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\">Reduction of mental hyperactivity<\/td>\n      <td style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\">Under research<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n\n    <tr>\n      <th style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd; background-color:#00A58C; color:white; font-weight:bold;\">\n        More cognitive flexibility\n      <\/th>\n      <td style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\">Thinking in a more open and adaptable way<\/td>\n      <td style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\">Growing evidence<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n\n    <tr>\n      <th style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd; background-color:#00A58C; color:white; font-weight:bold;\">\n        Increased neuroplasticity\n      <\/th>\n      <td style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\">Brain more malleable and ready for change<\/td>\n      <td style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\">Preliminary studies<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n\n  <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Real_risks_limits_and_frequent_myths\"><\/span>Real risks, limits, and frequent myths<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p><strong>Psilocybin is not considered an addictive substance, nor does it cause withdrawal syndrome.<\/strong> That does not mean it is free of risks: it can be emotionally intense and is not suitable for everyone.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_it_affect_mental_health\"><\/span>Can it affect mental health?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p><strong>Yes, especially in <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/32650191\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">people with a history of serious disorders<\/a><\/strong> or when consumed without proper preparation or support.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_myths\"><\/span>Common myths<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>&#8220;You can get stuck in the trip&#8221; \u2192 False. The effects disappear when the body metabolizes the substance.<\/li>\n\n<li>&#8220;It causes brain damage&#8221; \u2192 There is no evidence that it causes physical injury.<\/li>\n\n<li>&#8220;It&#8217;s just any recreational drug&#8221; \u2192 Incorrect. Its psychological impact requires responsibility and a safe context.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Psilocybin_and_legality_what_the_law_currently_allows\"><\/span>Psilocybin and legality: what the law currently allows<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>In much of the world, including a good part of Europe, psilocybin is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/en\/legal-status-of-magic-truffles-in-the-uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">regulated<\/a> or prohibited.<br>What is usually legal are products such as:<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>spores<\/li>\n\n<li>grow kits for research<\/li>\n\n<li>mycological material<\/li>\n\n<li>educational or informative articles<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<p>All of this is always for purposes not intended for consumption.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Diseno-sin-titulo-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"Fotograf\u00eda de hongos psicoactivos en un bosque iluminado tenuemente, simbolizando su origen natural y su relaci\u00f3n con estados de conciencia ampliados.\n\" class=\"wp-image-218959\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Diseno-sin-titulo-2-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Diseno-sin-titulo-2-1-300x135.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Diseno-sin-titulo-2-1-768x346.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<p><br>When psilocybin is converted into psilocin and begins to interact with serotonin-related receptors, the brain enters a more flexible, creative, and communicative mode<strong>.<\/strong> This change facilitates the reduction of mental rumination and opens the door to less rigid ways of thinking.<\/p>\n\n<p><br>Although there is still much to investigate in the scientific area, <strong>evidence points to promising effects and potential benefits of psilocybin in the brain<\/strong>. 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In clinical studies, it is used with <b>strict protocols<\/b>.\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- FAQ 4 -->\n  <div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n    <h3 itemprop=\"name\" class=\"accordion-titulo\" style=\"width: 100% !important;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_psilocybin_cause_brain_damage\"><\/span>\n      Does psilocybin cause brain damage?\n      <span class=\"toggle-icon\"><\/span>\n    <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n    <div class=\"accordion-content\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n      <div itemprop=\"text\">\n        There is no evidence of <b>physical damage<\/b>. The risks are mainly <b>emotional<\/b> and <b>situational<\/b>.\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- FAQ 5 -->\n  <div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n    <h3 itemprop=\"name\" class=\"accordion-titulo\" style=\"width: 100% !important;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_many_people_talk_about_%E2%80%9Cseeing_life_in_a_different_way%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>\n      Why do many people talk about &#8220;seeing life in a different way&#8221;?\n      <span class=\"toggle-icon\"><\/span>\n    <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n    <div class=\"accordion-content\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n      <div itemprop=\"text\">\n        Because psilocybin <b>decreases the activity of the default mode network<\/b>, allowing for the exploration of <b>new mental patterns<\/b>.\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div><div style='text-align:center' class='yasr-auto-insert-visitor'><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Knowing how psilocybin acts in the brain is one of the most common questions among those curious about magic mushrooms and magic truffles. 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