UC-San Francisco: How 'Magic Mushrooms' Could Help Parkinson's Disease Patients
May 01, 2025
May 01, 2025
SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 1 -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release:
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How 'Magic Mushrooms' Could Help Parkinson's Disease Patients
A UCSF pilot study finds psilocybin therapy surprises, showing meaningful improvements in mood, cognition, and motor symptoms.
Psilocybin, a natural compound found in certain mushrooms, has shown promise in treating depression and anxiety.
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How 'Magic Mushrooms' Could Help Parkinson's Disease Patients
A UCSF pilot study finds psilocybin therapy surprises, showing meaningful improvements in mood, cognition, and motor symptoms.
Psilocybin, a natural compound found in certain mushrooms, has shown promise in treating depression and anxiety.