DNA Testing for Psychedelic Assisted Therapy
Have you ever wondered if you were a good candidate for psychedelic assisted therapy? It's natural to wonder ‘will I have negative mental health side effects?’, and ‘will my genetics impact my dosing and overall response to psychedelics?’. Recently, new DNA testing companies have emerged to help people decide if psychedelic assisted therapy is right for them.
HaluGen is a good place to start if you are considering psychedelic therapy. This emerging company will give you insight into your genetic profile so you can make the best decision before signing up for psychedelic assisted therapy. Your DNA can impact how you respond to psychedelics based on 6 specific genetic markers that evaluate your serotonin markers, ketamine metabolism response, LSD, MDMA, and Ayahuasca metabolism response.
With your test kit, they also offer 5 mental health surveys, 60 online research papers, evidence of 5000 hours of their research and development, and guides to psychedelic-assisted therapy clinics, retreats, and education. The HaluGen test kits begin with a simple swab from the comfort of your own home. When you order your kit, you register it online and then swab and return. Within days, your test results are available online. Your kit sets you up for success by including everything you need and usually providing helpful online resources.
Psychedelics can increase your risk of negative mental health side effects if any of the specific 6 genetic markers are prevalent. If your test comes back positive with any of the gene markers, you may still be able to consider psychedelic use, but your mental health provider will carefully consider lower doses and additional support during your treatment.
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Another emerging company is Endocanna Health. The Endocanna tests work a bit differently for evaluating DNA compatibility. If you have ever done a 23andMe or Ancestry test, you can simply upload those results into their database. Their team will review your DNA and let you know what cannabis products you should stay away from and what products you could potentially benefit from. They also provide roadmaps to dosing, wellness plans, and possible drug-to-drug interactions.
Psychedelic assisted therapy has a myriad of health benefits for treating mood disorders, speech disorders, addiction and for exploring the spiritual self. Going into your psychedelic treatment with confidence can help you make the most out of your experience.
Seeing new DNA companies come about is an exciting new field of research and it will be interesting to see how they shape the culture around psychedelic therapy in the years to come
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