psilocybin ↔ brain activity

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Psilocybin is related to brain activity because it has been shown to shift brain dynamics toward increased flexibility and complexity in both patients with disorders of consciousness [1], [2] and healthy volunteers [3].

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A virtual clinical trial of psychedelics to treat patients with disorders ... eurekalert.org EurekAlert! 2 facts

claimIn healthy volunteers, psychedelic drugs like psilocybin and LSD produce intense, consciousness-altering effects that are thought to be linked with increased dynamical complexity of brain activity.

claimThe virtual clinical trial conducted by Alnagger et al. demonstrated that LSD and psilocybin could shift brain activity in patients with disorders of consciousness towards healthier, more flexible, and complex dynamics.

Psychedelics Assessed In New Virtual Clinical Trial - EMJ emjreviews.com EMJ Reviews 1 fact

claimIn patients with disorders of consciousness, the simulated use of LSD and psilocybin shifted brain activity towards more flexible and complex dynamics.