<p>Mushrooms contain psilocybin, which gets converted into psilocin. These act on serotonin receptors, which may play a role in memory. (Edits coming later)</p>

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2016-06-03T08:33:16.563Z
*Magic* mushrooms contain psilocin and psylocibin (*Psylocibe cubensis*, among others). By far not all of them do; they're an exception to the rule really.
AliceD
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I guess I assumed he was talking about magic mushrooms. Why would mushrooms of the normal edible variety improve memory any more than any other nutritious food?
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<p>Mushrooms have several benefits. One of these is psychological. Can mushroom improve human memory?</p>

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2016-06-03T08:34:16.240Z
This question is too broad - there are many, many species of mushroom (fungi).
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can mushroom improve your memory?
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# can mushroom improve your memory?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2016-06-03)

Mushrooms have several benefits. One of these is psychological. Can mushroom improve human memory?

**Tags:** cognitive-psychology

> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: This question is too broad - there are many, many species of mushroom (fungi).  

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### Answer by username_2 on 2016-06-03. Score: -1

Mushrooms contain psilocybin, which gets converted into psilocin. These act on serotonin receptors, which may play a role in memory. (Edits coming later)

> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: *Magic* mushrooms contain psilocin and psylocibin (*Psylocibe cubensis*, among others). By far not all of them do; they're an exception to the rule really.  
> **username_2**: I guess I assumed he was talking about magic mushrooms. Why would mushrooms of the normal edible variety improve memory any more than any other nutritious food?  

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