Psilocybin Isn’t Just for Mental Health Anymore
At Vital Reset, we’re often contacted by adults over 50 seeking relief from depression, anxiety, and trauma. But a recent scientific breakthrough adds a compelling new reason to explore psilocybin: slowing the aging process.
In a new study from Emory University, researchers found that psilocin—the active form of psilocybin—helped human cells resist aging and extended lifespan in mice. The findings open the door to a whole new realm of psilocybin benefits: not just emotional wellness, but potentially longer, healthier lives.
Highlights from the Study
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Cellular Rejuvenation:
In the lab, human skin and lung cells treated with psilocin lived up to 57% longer than untreated cells. They showed fewer markers of cellular senescence (when cells stop dividing and eventually die) —meaning they stayed healthier, longer. -
Improved Lifespan in Mice:
In live animal studies, older mice receiving daily psilocybin had dramatically higher survival rates compared to untreated mice. They also appeared more vital: less gray fur, better coat condition, and fewer signs of aging. -
Reduced Oxidative Stress & Inflammation:
Treated cells had stronger mitochondrial health, better telomere maintenance, and lower oxidative stress—all key markers of biological aging. -
Whole-Body Effects:
Psilocybin acts on serotonin receptors found throughout the body—not just in the brain. These receptors may be responsible for activating pathways that preserve DNA integrity and support longevity.
My Personal Take on This
I, Heidi Venture, have actually been wondering about psilocybin having anti-aging effects for a couple years! My hairdresser says I have less gray hair now. My friends keep telling me I’m looking younger. My whole body feels better than it did before I found psilocybin again 5 years ago. I was perfectly happy that psilocybin ended my 40 year depression. That was plenty. Anti-aging? What a lovely and welcome extra benefit!
I do 3 or 4 big psilocybin journeys every year, sometimes for mental health, often to better understand how it works and what my clients are experiencing. I also micro-dose off and on during the year.
Why This Matters in Oregon
As the first state to offer legal, supported psilocybin services, Oregon is in a unique position to explore the full range of mushroom medicine. While the study is still preclinical, the implications for healthy aging are profound—and Vital Reset is ready to support those who want to explore psilocybin in a safe, legal, and structured setting.
Whether you’re seeking clarity, emotional healing, or a reset for your body and mind, psilocybin may offer more than relief—it may support vitality at every stage of life.
Psilocybin and Healthy Aging at Vital Reset
We welcome adults of all ages, but especially those 50 and over who are curious about how psilocybin experiences in Oregon can support:
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Greater resilience to stress
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Emotional healing and closure
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Improved sleep and mood
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A deeper sense of meaning and connection
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Potential anti-aging benefits backed by emerging science
If you’ve been searching for legal psychedelics, psilocybin benefits, or safe psilocybin treatment—Vital Reset may be the right place for you.
Let’s Talk
At Vital Reset, we offer legally supported psilocybin services in Hood River, Oregon for adults from across the U.S. You’ll receive personalized preparation, a safe environment, and thoughtful integration to support long-term wellness.
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