Human trials are slated to begin this month using the compound, which is also known as magic mushrooms
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Early research suggests psilocybin may prevent chemotherapy-related nerve damage
The study observed the compound (commonly referred to as magic mushrooms) preventing nerve damage in mice, with no impact on tumor growth or immune response
Because this study was so successful with rodents, human trials are slated to begin this month
Early research indicates that psilocybin may help curb nerve damage from chemotherapy.
In a study published in the journal Science on Sept. 3, scientists reported that prophylactic medical use of psilocybin…
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