We often directed focus on the way psilocybin mushrooms interact with the serotonin system in our brain. It’s important to reframe the perception of how these mushrooms work. Serotonin is a DERIVATIVE of tryptophan. Without the essential amino acid - we can not make serotonin. Tryptophan is an essential amino acid which we get from our diets .and only 3% of tryptophan metabolism is dedicated to tryptophan.

Of that Only 1% is dedicated to serotonin synthesis in the brain!

What we eat impacts our health in many ways.

Psilocybin mushrooms are tryptophan rich food that mimics serotonin.

But there’s more to this super food than being taught. Let’s look at some of the other ways the body uses tryptophan (and in extension psilocybin mushrooms) in health and wellness.