Renal excretion profiles of psilocin following oral administration of psilocybin: a controlled study in man
Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis – August 26, 2002
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Summary
Psilocybin, a psychedelic compound, shows promise in influencing behavior through neurotransmitter receptor interactions. In a study involving 30 participants, urine samples were analyzed using high-performance liquid chromatography to track psilocybin metabolites. Results indicated that over 90% of participants excreted detectable levels of psilocybin within 24 hours post oral administration. The detection limit for the metabolites was established at 0.5 ng/mL, highlighting the potential for forensic toxicology applications in drug analysis. This research opens avenues for understanding psychedelics in clinical settings.
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