Dr. Karan: How Psilocybin Actually Works in the Brain
D Dr. Karan Video Summary · April 1, 2026 View Full Protocol → Key Takeaways Psychedelics like psilocybin, LSD, and DMT primarily target the serotonin 2A receptor in the brain. The serotonin 2A receptor is most concentrated in the neocortex, the brain region responsible for higher-level human thinking. Unlike antidepressants (e.g., escitalopram) that target serotonin…
