Do Magic Mushrooms Quicken The Pulse Rate?

Magic mushrooms, a type of psychedelic, have been found to have a long-lasting positive impact on heart health. However, there is a potential risk of anxiety and panic attacks induced by these mushrooms, which can lead to further increases in heart rate and blood pressure. Psilocybin-containing mushrooms are also known to induce temporary increases in heart rate and blood pressure.

Several studies suggest that tripping on magic mushrooms could free the mind, and psilocybin, the psychoactive ingredient found in shrooms, could cause changes in heart rate, blood pressure, nausea or vomiting. Long-term use of magic mushrooms may alter brain chemistry and cause persistent visual disturbances.

Temporary physical side effects, particularly the rise in heart rate and blood pressure, may be dangerous for people with heart disease or high blood pressure, especially if these conditions are present. The largest “self-blinding” RCT to date involved 191 participants microdosing LSD 13 mcg or psilocybin mushrooms every 3-4 days for 4 days. Possible effects include feelings of euphoria, hallucinations, distortion of time, place, and reality, increased heart rate, blood pressure, and temperature, and drowsiness.

Psychedelics, including psilocybin, have been associated with significant sympathomimetic effects in both experimental and clinical studies. Psilocybin-containing mushrooms, commonly known as magic mushrooms, have been used since the 1980s. Although the production, sale, and possession of magic mushrooms are illegal in Canada, there is increasing interest in their potential therapeutic uses. Some scientific studies suggest that magic mushrooms may be a useful treatment for mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, and seizures.