Amid the rise of marijuana edibles, vape juice, and CBD oil, buy microdosing mushrooms are gaining popularity for their purported health benefits. Microdosing involves consuming very small doses of psilocybin, the active ingredient in hallucinogenic mushrooms, or magic mushrooms, that may improve mood and focus, but do not cause hallucinations. The practice has been gaining popularity after research shows that psychedelic drugs can be used to treat certain mental disorders, including depression and anxiety.

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Joseph, an Austin-based designer (he asked to use a pseudonym because of his family’s history with depression and anxiety) started microdosing a few months ago. He first read about research from Johns Hopkins University that found full doses of psilocybin helped cancer patients manage their depression. He also heard from Silicon Valley influencers that they microdosed to boost their creativity and energy levels.

He decided to give it a try and found he enjoyed the effects of microdosing. However, he experienced some undesired side-effects such as gastrointestinal distress and sleep disturbances. He is now adjusting his dosages to reduce those side-effects.

He is also experimenting with stacking, or combining microdoses of psychedelics with other substances that are believed to amplify their positive effects. This is a popular practice that has a long history; Aztecs, for instance, used cacao with psilocybin mushrooms in a ritual called “cacahuatl”. He hopes to continue this experiment to find the optimal dose for him and his desired effects. In the meantime, he is enjoying the mood-boosting and creative effects of microdosing.