Microdose Mushroom Benefits
Microdosing Mushroom Benefits
Best Recreational Dispensary popularity of microdosing psychedelic drugs like magic mushrooms is growing. In this practice, people ingest very low (sub-hallucinogenic) doses of a psychedelic drug such as psilocybin. The idea is that these small doses may make the same changes in the brain that a full psychedelic trip would, but without the hallucinogenic effects. The hope is that over time, this will improve a person’s well-being.
Often, this is done to boost professional performance, or to help with anxiety and depression. It is also done to try to change a person’s mood, or to reduce pain. It’s important to note that there is very little scientific evidence on this. Most of the research is anecdotal, or based on surveys of community samples.
Psilocybin is found in many kinds of wild mushroom, and it can be eaten on its own, or mixed into a tea. It can also be made into a gelatin capsule and slipped under the tongue.
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A randomized controlled trial tested the effects of psilocybin on 34 participants, and it did show some intriguing subjective effects such as increased creativity and better mental health. However, the placebo effect is strong, and it was not enough to demonstrate a real effect.
Another problem with this type of research is that psychedelics are illegal in most countries, and therefore not well-regulated. This means that it’s difficult to know exactly what dose a person is taking, and whether they are getting the benefits or challenges cited by other researchers.
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