The Impact of Psilocybin on High Glucose/Lipid-Induced Changes in INS-1 Cell Viability and Dedifferentiation

Jan 29, 2024
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Can psilocybin do more than shift your mind?

New research suggests psilocybin might also protect the very cells that produce insulin — a game-changer in how we think about type 2 diabetes.

🔬 In a recent lab study, psilocybin helped insulin-producing β-cells:

✅ Survive better under stress

✅ Lower inflammation signals

✅ Hold onto their “identity”

⚠️ While this is still early research (done in rat cells, not humans), the findings open a fascinating window: psilocybin may have protective effects beyond the brain.

https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4425/15/2/183

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