Show Notes
Should I try shrooms for science? In part two of three of our series investigating drugs for longevity, I’m putting psilocybin, LSD and DMT under the microscope - and revealing some pretty exciting research that connects psychedelics to longer lifespans. We’ll also talk about weed, and what the data says about marijuana for longevity.
Study Links:
Psilocybin for Cancer Patients
LSD: Longevity in Worms
Cannabis Use Disorder Increases Mortality Risk
Marijuana Increases Epigenetic Aging
Marijuana’s Impacts on Sleep
Improving Sleep with Medical Cannabis
Hosts:
Bryan Johnson: Blueprint Founder
Kate Tolo: Blueprint Co-Founder
Dr. Mike Mallin: Lead Physician for Bryan Johnson
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Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
01:52 - First Experiences With Drugs
05:42 - Psychedelics in Society
13:29 - Psilocybin, LSD & DMT
34:35 - Marijuana
50:53 - Longevity Rankings
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