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Psilocybin And Weight Loss: An Update <\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

But, the global obesity epidemic still weighs heavily on the World Health Organization (WHO)<\/em> \u2014who in 2016 noted that 1.9 billion adults around the world were overweight<\/a> (and 650 million of those were classified \u201cobese\u201d). <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The total has tripled in size over the last 50 years!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By 2030, almost half of adults in the United States will<\/em> qualify as obese. Right now in the U.S., 34% of adults and nearly 20% of kids are obese\u2014 a grim trajectory that shows no signs of slowing down. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a result, many adults attempt a \u201cquick fix\u201d with diets such as the Atkins, South Beach, and keto, which can be strict and impossible to sustain. Of course, exercise remains most effective for losing weight, but let\u2019s be honest. Most of us lack the willpower to visit the gym beyond January. And, if you\u2019re seeking instant results, diet pills with caffeine can \u201cpromise\u201d those – but these claims are now largely debunked <\/a><\/strong>by science.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enter Psilocybin<\/em>…<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Enter our favourite psychedelic compound: psilocybin<\/a>. Who knew it could activate your very own appetite suppressant… nestled deep within the brain?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That Sweet Feelin\u2019? It\u2019s Serotonin<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Behold, the \u201cHappy Hormone\u201d, aka serotonin. Photo courtesy: NeuRa Libraries<\/strong><\/em><\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Serotonin, is a brain chemical, and a neurotransmitter\u2014 which means it helps to relay messages from one area of the brain to another. Psychology Today<\/em> once dubbed serotonin as \u201cnature\u2019s own appetite suppressant\u201d<\/em>. Now, psychedelics such as psilocybin could soon help patients fight obesity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201c[Serotonin] curbs cravings and shuts off appetite. It makes you feel satisfied even if your stomach is not full. The result is eating less and losing weight.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Psychology Today<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doesn\u2019t it make sense to activate your serotonin receptors more often? They are <\/em>a natural mood regulator after all, and help evoke feelings of emotional stability (goodbye, stress!)<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Serotonin can also:<\/p>\n\n\n\n