The Effects of Psilocybin on Serotonin Levels
Key takeaways:
- Standard antidepressants involve serotonin being sprayed at different locations in the brain, while psilocybin selectively and strongly binds to and activates the serotonin-2a receptor. Serotonin-2a receptors are located in the neocortex, including the prefrontal cortex which is involved in understanding context and switching categories.