Could Mushrooms Boost Your Lifespan?
If you’ve spent any time following health and performance news, you’ve probably seen psilocybin—the active ingredient in so-called “magic mushrooms”—pop up in conversations about mental health.
If you want to check out one of the podcasts I recently did with Colts Right Tackle Braden Smith about his experience with Ibogaine, to see how athletes are using psychedelics for mental health.
But a new July 2025 study suggests there might be much more to the story. Researchers found that psilocin—the compound your body produces when it processes psilocybin—could extend lifespan. That’s right: the same molecule making headlines for its potential to ease depression and anxiety might also help the body age more gracefully.
Excerpted from Everyday Athlete
