What are Magic Mushrooms?

Mushrooms, such as cubensis, contain psilocybin, the compound responsible for their psychedelic effects. When ingested, psilocybin is converted into psilocin. At high doses, this psilocin interacts with the brain by suppressing serotonin receptors and inducing the psychedelic experience. Higher levels of psilocybin result in stronger effects. At lower doses, many people find benefits to their wellbeing, without the psychedelic effects.   Additionally, our products may include other mushrooms like cordyceps, which offer health benefits but do not contain psilocybin. 

The Science of Psilocybin

Many fungi and plants, like magic mushrooms, contain compounds with various benefits for humans. Psilocybin is the active ingredient in magic mushrooms that produces their psychedelic effect. Psilocybin is a psychedelic tryptamine that resembles serotonin, a mood stabilizer. This then binds to serotonin receptors in the brain, suppressing filtering mechanisms and allowing different information to reach consciousness, resulting in new ways of thinking, and at sufficient dosage – hallucinogenic effects and altered perception.

By blocking serotonin receptors, psilocybin facilitates communication between normally unconnected regions of the brain, potentially rewiring it. This rewiring has the potential to disrupt unhealthy thought patterns associated with mental health issues like anxiety, depression, and addiction.

Moreover, psilocybin slows down activity in the default mode network (DMN), promoting a sense of presence in the moment. The DMN is responsible for rumination and worrying about the past and future, aligning with our brand slogan “empower the present.”