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'I Was Floored by the Data': Psilocybin Shows Anti-Aging Properties in Early Study
ATLANTA, GEORGIA, JUL 15 – Psilocybin extended human cell lifespan by up to 57% and increased aged mice survival to 80%, suggesting potential anti-aging benefits, researchers at Emory University report.
- A study led by Dr. Louise Hecker, published July 8 in npj Aging, found that psilocybin increased the longevity of human lung and skin cells in laboratory tests and improved survival rates in older mice.
- The study tested monthly psilocybin doses on 19-month-old female mice over ten months, with 80% survival in treated mice versus 50% in controls, roughly mirroring effects seen in human cells.
- Psilocybin improved anti-aging molecular markers, preserved telomere length, and reduced oxidative stress, while no cancer or tumors were observed in treated animals, supporting systemic anti-aging effects.
- Dr. Hecker emphasized that administering the treatment during later stages of life can lead to significant effects, while Scott Thompson noted that the higher dosages used in animal studies reduce the direct relevance to humans and highlighted the need for further investigation.
- These findings provide initial experimental evidence that psilocybin may promote healthier aging and longevity, but experts call for cautious interpretation and further clinical trials to confirm human benefits.
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