March 2025 PMID 38780800

Long-term ayahuasca use is associated with preserved global cognitive function and improved memory: a cross-sectional study with ritual users.

Arilton Martins Fonseca, Rafael Guimarães Dos Santos, Lívia Soman de Medeiros, Thiago André Moura Veiga, Fernando Cassas, Carla Poleselli Bruniera, Giordano Novak Rossi, José Carlos Bouso, Jaime E Cecílio Hallak, Fabiana Pereira Santos, Beatriz Aparecida Passos Bismara Paranhos, Mauricio Yonamine, Eliana Rodrigues

Mentions

7
Peak: 3 in May 2024
across 3 sources since May 2024

Extended reach

16,043
potential audience

Total likes

41

Video views

875

Mentions per month

May 2024 – Jul 2024

Where it's discussed

  • X / Twitter3 posts
  • YouTube2 videos
  • Facebook2 posts

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussions reflect a generally positive reception, with posts like ‘Long-term ayahuasca use seems to be associated with improvements in aspects of working memory,’ indicating agreement and interest. The tone and focus on specific cognitive enhancements contribute to perceptions of moderate but meaningful impact and engagement.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most posts support the findings, emphasizing the positive association between long-term ayahuasca use and cognitive functioning, especially in working memory and visuospatial skills.

InterestHigh interest

Users display high curiosity about the study's implications, often discussing specific cognitive benefits and the potential for broader acceptance.

EngagementModerate engagement

The discussion shows active engagement with mentions of the study’s methodology and potential impacts, but mostly in exploratory or supportive tones.

ImpactModerate impact

While not universally transformative, several posts hint at significant influence, such as calling the findings 'promising' or 'noteworthy' for future research in cognitive health.

Abstract in brief

  • A cross-sectional study found that long-term ritualistic use of ayahuasca is associated with preserved or even improved cognitive functions, especially in working memory and visuospatial tasks, compared to short-term users.
  • Participants included experienced users (around 20 years), beginners (around 3 years), and non-users, all matched for age, sex, and education, and no cognitive decline was observed among ayahuasca users.
  • The study suggests that long-term ayahuasca consumption does not impair cognition and may be linked to cognitive preservation or enhancement, particularly in working memory and visual-spatial abilities.]

Top posts

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Rebekah Senanayake
@bekplants · X

“Long-term use [of ayahuasca] seems to be associated with improvements in aspects of working memory when compared with short-term use”. Specifically verbal and visuospatial memory. Full article here: https://t.co/ucEvgagNNZ

May 29, 2024 · 6 likes · 1 share · 1,725 followers View post →
Blossom
@blossomact · X

This study investigates the influence of ritualistic ayahuasca consumption on cognition among experienced and beginner ayahuasca users and a control group. https://t.co/tx0jUdo71e

May 29, 2024 · 2 likes · 1 share · 3,349 followers View post →

All mentions

Ward Wyatt
@wardwyatt_ · X

RT @bekplants: “Long-term use [of ayahuasca] seems to be associated with improvements in aspects of working memory when compared with short…

May 29, 2024 · 1 share · 10,089 followers View post →
Rebekah Senanayake
@bekplants · X

“Long-term use [of ayahuasca] seems to be associated with improvements in aspects of working memory when compared with short-term use”. Specifically verbal and visuospatial memory. Full article here: https://t.co/ucEvgagNNZ

May 29, 2024 · 6 likes · 1 share · 1,725 followers View post →
Blossom
@blossomact · X

This study investigates the influence of ritualistic ayahuasca consumption on cognition among experienced and beginner ayahuasca users and a control group. https://t.co/tx0jUdo71e

May 29, 2024 · 2 likes · 1 share · 3,349 followers View post →