Shroom gummies offer a convenient way to consume psychedelic compounds, with psilocybin and psilocin as the primary active substances. The duration these compounds remain in the body varies considerably among users, depending on individual and substance-related factors.
Factors Affecting Duration
The amount of psilocybin consumed directly influences how long it stays in your system; higher doses generally take more time for the body to process and eliminate. The frequency of use also plays a role, as consistent consumption can lead to a longer presence of the compounds and their metabolites.
Individual metabolic rates significantly affect how quickly psilocybin is cleared. Factors such as age, genetics, liver enzyme activity, and general health contribute to these metabolic differences. Body mass and composition can influence how psilocybin is distributed before it is broken down and excreted. Hydration levels and dietary habits can indirectly impact metabolic and excretion rates.
How Long Psilocybin is Detectable
The detection window for psilocybin and its metabolites varies depending on the type of drug test administered.
Urine tests can typically detect psilocin for 24 to 72 hours after use, although some sources suggest detection up to a week later. Standard drug panels (like 5, 8, or 10-panel tests) do not usually screen for psilocybin or psilocin; specialized tests are required.
Blood tests have a shorter detection window, usually identifying psilocin for about 6 to 24 hours after ingestion.
Saliva tests generally offer a detection period similar to blood tests, ranging from a few hours up to 1-2 days.
Hair follicle tests provide the longest detection window, capable of identifying psilocybin use for up to 90 days.
These detection ranges are general estimates and can be influenced by individual and substance factors.
Understanding Psilocybin Metabolism
When psilocybin is ingested, it acts as a “prodrug” and is rapidly converted into its active compound, psilocin. This conversion primarily occurs through a process called dephosphorylation, often facilitated by alkaline phosphatases and non-specific esterases in the intestines, kidneys, and blood. Psilocin is the molecule responsible for the psychedelic effects, interacting with serotonin 5-HT2A receptors in the brain.
Once active, psilocin undergoes further metabolism, mainly in the liver, into inactive compounds. The primary metabolic pathways for psilocin involve glucuronidation, forming psilocin-O-glucuronide, and conversion to 4-hydroxyindole-3-acetic acid (4-HIAA). These inactive metabolites are then primarily excreted from the body through urine. The gummy form factor itself does not significantly alter this metabolic process or the elimination time, as the body processes the active psilocybin and psilocin regardless of the delivery method.