Your Brain's Own Psychedelic Survival KitThe spirit molecule's hidden role in cellular defense.

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Psychedelic Mind

The powerful psychedelic DMT may serve a crucial physiological purpose beyond its psychoactive effects. New research shows that our bodies use endogenous DMT to protect brain and immune cells from dying during severe oxygen deprivation, such as during a stroke or cardiac arrest. This neuroprotective mechanism, acting via the Sigma-1 receptor, helps cells survive extreme stress. This suggests our bodies may produce the 'spirit molecule' as an integral part of an emergency response system, raising questions about its role in near-death experiences.