Microdose Mushroom is a new trend that has gained popularity for its ability to help people with mental health and wellness. Essentially, it is taking very small doses of mushrooms — or psilocybin — to reduce stress and improve creativity and focus. It is very different from the way most people take psychedelic drugs, like LSD or psilocybin mushrooms, to have a trip or experience a mystical experience. Those who microdose say they want to feel more productive and clear-headed, and not experience a major altered state of consciousness.

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The definition of a “microdose” can vary, but the most common recommendation is that a person takes a fraction of what they would take to have a psychedelic experience. For example, a typical recreational dose of mushrooms is around 3 grams — but a microdose is about one-tenth to one-twentieth of that. This helps to avoid the psychedelic effects, and people who use mushrooms to microdose report positive results without experiencing hallucinations or distorted visual perceptions.

Researchers have also found that psilocybin mushrooms can stimulate the brain’s innate sense of wonder and enhance creativity and well-being by changing the way people see the world. Moreover, they can decrease depression and anxiety, and improve mood while decreasing stress levels. They can also increase a person’s capacity to learn.

Although some people are concerned about consuming psychedelics on a regular basis, it is worth noting that the consumption of smaller doses of mushrooms and other fungi to improve well-being and mental function is common in many cultures, including among the Mazatec people in Mexico. It is also a common practice in psychedelic interest groups and popular culture.