How to Microdose Psilocbyin - And Why People Are Doing It

Introduction

Microdosing is a popular trend in the psychedelic community. Microdosing involves taking small doses of psilocybin — the active ingredient in magic mushrooms — to improve creativity, focus and mindset. It's become so popular that researchers are now studying the effects it can have on mental health conditions like depression or anxiety.

Psilocybin is a chemical compound in magic mushrooms that creates a psychedelic, or hallucinogenic, experience. It occurs naturally in more than 100 species of mushrooms.

Psilocybin is a chemical compound in more than 100 species of mushrooms that creates a psychedelic, or hallucinogenic, experience. It occurs naturally in certain mushrooms and is not found in other fungi or plants. Psilocybin also can’t be found in animals, including humans.

In recent years, microdosing — the practice of taking a small dose to increase creativity, focus and mindset — has become popular.

In recent years, microdosing — the practice of taking a small dose to increase creativity, focus and mindset — has become popular. The idea is that if you take a small amount of psilocybin (the psychoactive ingredient in magic mushrooms) you won't experience hallucinations but will still receive its benefits.

However, until now there hasn't been much research on microdosing with psilocybin because it's illegal for scientists to administer it for anything other than research purposes. But now scientists from Johns Hopkins University have published a study on what happens when people take daily doses as low as 1/10th or 1/20th of the normal hallucinogenic dose (0.2 milligrams per kilogram body weight). They found that users reported feeling less depressed and having better overall moods, which suggests this method could be helpful for those suffering from depression or anxiety disorders.

The amount you need to microdose depends on several factors, including your weight, how often you're dosing and the type of mushroom you're using. You can divide up what's called the "threshold dose" of 0.2 milligrams per pound of body weight for whatever time period you choose. If you weigh 155 pounds and are dosing once a week, for example, 0.2 milligrams per pound means a weekly threshold dose of 31 milligrams. Divide that by seven doses to find the daily microdose number: 4.4 milligrams.

This can vary depending on the strain of mushroom you’re using, how often you take it and your own body weight.

For example, if you weigh 155 pounds and want to microdose once a week (in other words, every seven days), divide the threshold dose of 0.2 milligrams per pound by seven doses to get a weekly threshold dose of 4.4 milligrams—or one-tenth of an eighth! If you use psilocybin mushrooms with an active dose around 2mg/g (2 mg per gram) then this would give you two grams per dose when divided into seven parts (1/7th). You could also try taking half that amount every day for a week or longer until the effects become noticeable without feeling overwhelmed by them—that’s how some people like rolling their own microdoses because there isn't much difference between having no effect than feeling really good all day long after taking too much at once!

Microdosing is not recommended for people with untreated high blood pressure or cardiovascular disease; those who are pregnant or breastfeeding; those with schizophrenia or another psychotic disorder; or anyone taking MAOI antidepressants such as phenelzine or tranylcypromine (brand names Nardil and Parnate).

Before you start microdosing, it's important to understand the risks of using psilocybin. Though these are not well-researched at this point, there are some known side effects from taking high doses that may apply to lower doses as well. As with any psychedelic experience, microdosing can lead to:

• Anxiety or paranoia

• Hallucinations (seeing things or hearing voices)

• Psychosis (extreme confusion and difficulty making sense of the world around you)

If you're concerned about potential negative side effects and want further information on how much is too much when it comes to psilocybin mushrooms, visit Erowid's "Psilocybin Mushroom Dosage" page at https://www.erowid.org/chemicals/psilocybin/psilocin_dose_calculator1a.php

You can do it via capsules filled with psilocybin powder or with magic truffles (the underground part of different species of fungi) which also contain psilocybin.

The best way to microdose psilocybin is via pills or capsules. Pills are easier to measure, store and use than magic truffles. If you choose this method, you can start with a dose of 1-2 mg per day and work your way up until you reach the desired amount.

Magic truffles are more potent and have longer lasting effects than pills, but they are also more expensive and not as easy to measure in terms of milligrams (mg). However, if you're new to microdosing psilocybin and want something more potent than pills then magic truffles may be right for you!

Conclusion

If you’re interested in microdosing, it’s important to do your research first and make sure you understand what you’re getting into. Once you’ve decided that this is right for you, these tips will help ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.