Introduction of microdosing

While the experiences of taking high-dose psilocybin-containing mushrooms have been widely studied, new research has focused on a specific therapeutic approach called microdosing. Microdosing is the regular use of low doses (5 to 10% of the usual dose) of psychoactive drugs.

Microdosing of psilocybin

  In the case of psilocybin, microdosing involves the use of low doses (100-300 mg of dried mushroom equivalent to 0.1-0.3 mg of pure psilocybin) at regular intervals (48-72 hours), the effects of psilocybin on the body are dose-dependent and with Increasing the dose, the person experiences various effects, these effects range from feeling sleepy at low doses to experiencing a mental journey at higher doses and then mixing the senses such as seeing sounds, hearing colors, feeling one with nature and even experiencing the feeling of the soul leaving The body can change. After the substance leaves the body, these conditions also return to normal. The amount of psilocybin used in the microdosing method does not cause changes in the perceptual aspects of the person and has no hallucinogenic effects.

This article discusses the scientific aspects of microdosing psilocybin, its effects, research findings, and potential applications.

Scientific findings about microdosing

Microdosing is a popular method among psychoactive drug users. The Global Drug Survey organization conducted a survey in 2021 among 1 million participants in 11 countries, and the results of this survey show that during this year, 16% of participants from Psilocybin has been used in the form of magic mushrooms, and 22% of people chose microdose as a method of consumption. Surveys show that people who use this method experience positive effects such as reducing anxiety, reducing depression, increasing mood and creativity as a result of microdosing.

Based on studies, it is believed that the therapeutic effects of psilocybin are caused by increasing the communication between brain cells by stimulating the cells to establish intercellular communication.

What are the advantages and benefits of microdosing psychedelic substances?

Since the advent of psychedelic substances, the scientific foundations of microdosing are being formed.

In short, due to the lack of information and long-term scientific research, we cannot make definitive claims about the effects of microdosing psychoactive substances. Most of the currently available evidence comes from consumer self-reports and systematic studies by researchers based on public surveys.

But now there is a high level of research being done that examines the short and long term benefits of microdosing psychedelic substances. Companies like MindMed are leading the way.

We've compiled a list of the main benefits commonly attributed to microdosing below:

More productivity

More access to fluid states of mind

More creativity and curiosity

Strengthen the sense of empathy and connection

Improve accuracy and focus

Increase the efficiency of the mind

Emotional well-being and better communication

More energy and coordination

Feeling more self-aware

The possibility of reducing addictive behaviors

Possibility of reducing cluster headaches

It provides a protective function on the brain and nervous system

Reducing the level of anxiety (especially existential anxiety at the end of life)

Logical awareness and problem solving

According to an online survey published in the journal Harm Reduction, the benefits of microdosing LSD or psilocybin were measured. In this review, the information of 278 people who have self-assessed the benefits they have experienced have been introduced and also ranked. In this ranking, the importance of subjective experience is evaluated on a scale from 0 to 100.