Some people ask, What is the best microdose For starters? Typically 2 to 10% of what a person would take to experience the full effects of a substance. One would think that smaller doses wouldn’t lead to worthwhile results, but that’s not the case. While clinical studies on microdosing are practically nonexistent, citizen scientists (aka folks like you and me who may choose to dabble in microdosing) have lent their experiences for survey-based research.
According to a 2019 survey-based study published in the Harm Reduction Journal, researchers found that microdosers experience a number of emotional, physical, and cognitive benefits. Emotionally, microdosers experienced an improved outlook, appreciation of life, optimism, spiritual insights, and being more in touch with emotions. Cognitively, microdosers reported improved focus and concentration, conscious awareness, mindfulness, and increased engagement and attentiveness. In other words, taking these small doses of psilocybin can be a real game-changer for many people. And, that includes those who struggle with drug addiction. Psilocybin is being used in supporting individuals with alcohol and other drug addictions to reduce or abstain completely. Consumers are reporting fewer cravings, less pain, and less anxiety associated with their addictions. Feelings of calm and connectedness through a controlled and manageable euphoria are some of the benefits individuals feel. These positive feelings and states can support individuals in finding the strength to distance themselves from their addiction and create hope, it’s important to talk to a medical professional before doing this. However, part of why microdosing can be so beneficial—for folks struggling with addiction or for those simply looking for a new wellness hack—is that microdosing psychedelics literally helps to rewire the mind. Studies are showing that microdosing and macrodosing helps to bring presence and calm to the mind, to remove ego, and to help us see and feel our truth, our pure and perfect authentic selves. To add to the amazing amount of benefits that can be gained from microdosing, researchers out of Yale just published a small study on the use of psilocybin in a group of patients with migraine. Survey data and anecdotal reports have previously shown psilocybin to be helpful with cluster headache and migraines.