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Psilocybin and the Fountain of Youth with Dr. Louise Hecker
Could magic mushrooms hold the key to longer life? In this episode, Dr. Quave chats with Dr. Louise Hecker, Associate Professor at Baylor College of Medicine and Founder of Fibronox, about her groundbreaking research on psilocybin and aging. You may have seen the headlines—her team found that psilocybin slowed cellular aging, reduced oxidative stress, and even extended lifespan in mice. Dr. Hecker shares the origin story behind the study, which started with rooftop workouts and curiosity, and walks us through the science behind her findings. From challenges in getting regulatory approval to designing realistic dosing regimens for her laboratory studies, we discuss what it takes to study psychedelics in the lab. We also explore future directions in longevity research and how this ancient fungal compound might one day support healthier aging. Tune in to learn how psilocybin could reshape the way we think about aging and health.
#psilocybin #psychedelic #aging #longevity #healthyaging
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Psilocybin and the Fountain of Youth with Dr. Louise Hecker
Could magic mushrooms hold the key to longer life? In this episode, Dr. Quave chats with Dr. Louise Hecker, Associate Professor at Baylor College of Medicine and Founder of Fibronox, about her groundbreaking research on psilocybin and aging. You may have seen the headlines—her team found that psilocybin slowed cellular aging, reduced oxidative stress, and even extended lifespan in mice. Dr. Hecker shares the origin story behind the study, which started with rooftop workouts and curiosity, and walks us through the science behind her findings. From challenges in getting regulatory approval to designing realistic dosing regimens for her laboratory studies, we discuss what it takes to study psychedelics in the lab. We also explore future directions in longevity research and how this ancient fungal compound might one day support healthier aging. Tune in to learn how psilocybin could reshape the way we think about aging and health.
#psilocybin #psychedelic #aging #longevity #healthyaging

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