Abstract
N,N-Dimethyltryptamine (DMT), a potent psychedelic substance, is endogenously produced within various human organs, including the lungs, spinal cord, brain, retina, and pineal gland. Yet, the precise role and function of endogenous DMT remain enigmatic. Ayahuasca, the most prevalent botanical source of DMT and traditionally used in religious ceremonies by Amerindian communities, is under …