Microdosing mushrooms are increasing in popularity these days. There are many anecdotal reports from users and enthusiasts alike, claiming therapeutic benefits that are improving their life and well-being. Compared to taking mushrooms recreationally, mushrooms are supposed to be taken in minimal amounts every couple of days.
What is Microdosing?
Microdosing, as its name suggests, involves taking just a portion of a typical dose. Roughy, a tenth of a standard dose, is enough to feel a difference in the mind, sharpening the senses and thinking. Though the amount can vary from one person to person, considering there are other factors to be considered, like age, health, and current health condition.
The species and potency of the magic mushroom itself should be regarded because there are stronger variants. Many people are experimenting with microdosing their shrooms to get the optimal effect. The small dose can be taken every two to four days.
The Benefits of Microdosing Mushrooms
So many stories of microdosing are surfacing the internet, which means that it is becoming a more open topic for people. Many of the benefits involve an increase in energy and motivation, boost productivity, improvement in parenting and marriage, and almost every aspect of life.
Microdosing mushrooms are becoming common because it presents little to no risks since one will not achieve the full effect of the trip. The dose is perfect for improving the mood and helping people focus on their tasks, alleviate physiological discomforts, and ease any psychological distress. It can add to the creativity and loosen up to fare better against the daily stressors of life.
Many studies are proving the anti-depressive and anti-anxiety effects of magic mushrooms. Some scientists are doubtful if small doses of psilocybin can deliver these given the minimum amount of psilocybin and psilocin that can reach the bloodstream. Still, many people are sharing their experiences, which regard microdosing as effective and convenient.
People do not have to store a lot of supplies because they can stretch. People do not have to think of other fancy ways to prepare or cook the mushroom because it is so small that one can swallow it without difficulty.Â
Guide to Microdosing
Microdosing is a safe way to explore the effects without altering too much brain activity and causing negative effects such as sweating and nervousness. Even for people who want to use higher dosages for recreational purposes, microdosing before the actual trip will help because the initial shock can be minimized. Here’s a basic guide to microdosing.
Step 1. Take a crumb piece of your magic mushrooms as you would do for vitamins. To measure more accurately, use a weighing scale.
Step 2. Store the rest of the mushrooms in a tightly sealed jar in a cool, dry place. Since it will take longer to consume them all, they can be prone to damage if water or mixture affects them.
Note: As with anything, ensure that the mushroom is a psychedelic one and not a toxic kind. Foragers, especially, tend to pick the wrong types of mushrooms because of subtle differences among some species.Â
Step 3. Feel free to experiment by alternating days of taking it. Generally, many have claimed they had more focus and a positive mood from microdosing.
An EndNote on Microdosing
The benefits of microdosing mushrooms outweigh a lot of adverse effects commonly experienced with high doses. It can impact positively on relationships and activities that might be too stressful for the user. Many of these claims are convincing because of the evident improvement people see immediately.Â
