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Are psychedelics anti-inflammatory? A systematic review and meta-analysis of studies examining the immunomodulatory effects of serotonergic psychedelics

2026-09-28 β€’ Blossom Pulse

Article summary

This systematic review and meta-analysis (s=61) examined immune changes after serotonergic psychedelics in laboratory, animal and human studies. Most laboratory and animal studies found reduced inflammation, including lower pro-inflammatory cytokines in mice with existing inflammation, but human findings were mixed and too limited to determine whether these effects apply to people.

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