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Psilocybin Helped My Gut as Much as Diet — and That Confused Me

Why nervous system safety — not food alone — may determine whether the gut can actually heal

Chelsea M. Thacker · January 13, 2026

Why nervous system safety — not food alone — may determine whether the gut can actually heal

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