Psilocybin | Biosynthesis, Mechanism of Action, & Metabolism

The video explores silybin, a psychoactive compound found in certain mushrooms. It covers its biosynthesis starting from tryptophan, its mechanism of action through serotonin receptors, and its metabolism in the liver. The video also discusses the historical use of silybin-containing mushrooms, their legal status, and the effects of silybin, including its potential therapeutic uses. Dosage recommendations and the first-pass effect in the liver are also explained.

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