Psilocybin vs Psilocin: What’s the Difference
Psilocybin and psilocin are closely related compounds, but they are not the same. Psilocybin is the compound naturally produced by certain mushroom species, while psilocin is the compound that actually produces effects in the brain. In scientific terms, psilocybin is considered a prodrug, meaning it must be converted by the body into psilocin before it …