Scientists in Hungary have discovered that a natural compound called DMT may help protect the brain after a stroke. DMT, short for dimethyltryptamine, is best known as a powerful psychedelic substance that can cause intense changes in perception, thoughts, and emotions. It is found naturally in many plants and animals, and small amounts are also […]

Scientists in Hungary have discovered that a natural compound called DMT may help protect the brain after a stroke.

The new study was carried out by researchers from the HUN-REN Biological Research Centre Institute of Biophysics and Semmelweis University in Hungary. Their findings were published in the journal Science Advances.

The scientists discovered that DMT helped reduce brain damage and inflammation in animals after a stroke. The results suggest that this unusual compound could one day become a new treatment for stroke patients.