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N,N-Dimethyltryptamine (DMT) is a naturally occurring tryptamine psychedelic acting primarily as a 5-HT2A agonist, producing intense, short-duration psychedelic experiences. It occurs endogenously in many species and in plants used in traditional ayahuasca preparations.
5-MeO-DMT is a potent tryptamine psychedelic found in certain plant species and toad venom, acting through 5-HT1A and 5-HT2A receptors. It produces one of the most intense psychedelic experiences known, with profound alterations in self-perception and consciousness.
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