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**Key Magic Mushroom Ingredient Increases Laziness and Reduces Aggression**
By Deborah Pirchner, Frontiers - Published on 14 May 2026
Low doses of psilocybin made aggressive fish calmer without stopping social interaction, revealing a selective effect on escalated conflict behaviors. More than 200 mushroom species contain the psychoactive compound psilocybin, especially gilled mushrooms from the genus Psilocybe. In mammals, psilocybin interacts with serotonin receptors in the brain and can affect mood, appetite, aggression, and other [...]
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