Does LSD induce chromosomal damage and malformations? A review of the literature
Teratology – August 01, 1972
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Summary
Only 3% of children born to parents who consumed lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) exhibited limb defects, with five cases reported among 161 children. This literature review indicates that LSD does not lead to chromosome breakage and lacks strong evidence of causing developmental issues in animals. These findings suggest that concerns regarding the teratogenic effects of LSD on reproductive health may be overstated, offering a clearer understanding of its implications for genetics and reproductive biology.
Abstract
Abstract Although there are reports of five children with limbs defects among 161 children from parents who took LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide) this review of the literature indicates that LSD does not cause chromosome breakage and that there is no strong evidence of teratogenicity in animals.