Publications by authors named "Nishide F"
The Quechua term ayahuasca refers to a beverage obtained from decoctions of the liana Banisteriopsis caapi with leaves of Psychotria viridis. The ritualistic use of ayahuasca is becoming a global phenomenon, with some individuals using this beverage throughout life, including in old age. Cognitive impairment is a common manifestation during aging.
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- Ayahuasca is made from two plants and is used in various religious contexts, but its effects on developing brains, particularly concerning memory and anxiety, are not well understood.
- Researchers studied the impact of ayahuasca on mice at different life stages, finding that it increased anxiety in childhood mice and impaired memory in adolescent mice, but these effects were not permanent.
- The study highlights the importance of animal models in examining the developmental effects of ayahuasca without the influence of human rituals.