Application of transcerebral, weak (1 microT) complex magnetic fields and mystical experiences: are they generated by field-induced dimethyltryptamine release from the pineal organ?
Perceptual and Motor Skills December 1, 2003 DOI: 10.2466/pms.2003.97.3f.1049 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | 5-MeO-DMT DMT Mystical experience |
| Key points | Proposes that weak transcerebral magnetic fields may induce mystical experiences via field-induced DMT release from the pineal organ, a hypothesis requiring empirical validation. |
Abstract
Application of transcerebral, weak (1 microT) complex magnetic fields and mystical experiences: are they generated by field-induced dimethyltryptamine release from the pineal organ?
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