Boston: Beyond his expertise in liver diseases, Harvard professor Dr. Sanjep Chopra is known for blending medical science with unconventional explorations of happiness and brain chemistry. In a recent conversation, he shared his thoughts on psychedelic foods, endorphins, and how these substances and hormones shape human emotions.

Dr. Chopra described psychedelics as powerful agents that can alter perceptions, emotions, and cognition. “There are foods and substances that act like psychedelics. They interact with the brain’s chemistry in ways we are only beginning to understand,” he explained.

The physician noted that in controlled conditions, psychedelic agents — including certain naturally occurring foods — can produce experiences similar to those triggered by meditation or spiritual pra

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