Defining Micro-dose
The average recreational dose for psilocybin mushrooms can range from 0.5g-3g. Doses within this range can induce vivid psychological effects that include vibrant colors, synesthesia, visual distortion, auditory and visual hallucinations, physical dissociation (out-of-body experience), and others depending on several individual factors such as height/weight, physical blockages, overall health/diet and tolerance levels. A MICROdose will only have only a fraction of a recreational dose.
Depending upon the factors listed above, microdoses can range from 0.1g-0.4g (or 100mg-400mg). Finding the right dose and schedule can be challenging in the beginning and requires mindful awareness. It is recommended to start at the lowest dose and add as you go if necessary. The key to finding the right individual dose is that microdosing should not cause psychedelic effects. If there is an overstimulation involving visions, high sense of euphoria, or impairment, the dose is likely too high and it is best to lower the dose on the next scheduled day. Your day to day activities should not become difficult to achieve.
Benefits of Microdosing
Within the last few years, there have been more and more studies on the effects of consuming sub-hallucinogenic doses of psychedelic substances. Most studies involve ‘placebo-controlled’ groups to determine safety and efficacy while measuring Cognitive and Neurological function.
Common benefits reported include:
- Reduced symptoms of Anxiety
- Reduced symptoms of Depression
- Reduced Stress
- Overall enhanced mood
- Improved Memory Retention
- Enhanced creativity
- Cognitive clarity/clearing of brain fog
- Reduced Symptoms of PTSD