General Information

If you're taking medications for mental or physical health, seek your own medical advice, whether internet or medical professional, to learn and understand the risks involved for your personal situation. It’s known that some people microdose in the process of tapering off certain medications. Additionally, it’s known that use of SSRIs or Benzodiazepines increase tolerance to psilocybin, dulling or negating psilocybin’s effects.

An empty stomach, acidic foods such as orange or lemon juice, and cacao are known to increase/strengthen psilocybin’s effects. Lemon Tek is a common way to potentiate mushrooms and make them stronger. Visit our FAQ page for more information on this topic. You may decrease dosage or adjust timing of ingesting these foods with this information in mind, i.e., cut doses in half until after you know the effects.

Dairy products and meat are known to lessen psilocybin’s effects, resulting in slowing or decreased intensity of experiences. You may adjust dosages and/or timing of ingesting these foods with this information in mind.

Bananas can help with any nausea that accompanies eating dried mushrooms; one banana per gram of mushroom will help if you have a sensitive stomach.

Microdosing

The following information is based on regular strength Golden Teacher mushrooms.

Microdose recommendations below are suggested guidance. You can decide/adjust dosages that serve you when you are familiar with the effects.

Most microdoses generally are less than half a gram (<0.5g).  

Use a kitchen scale that measures to the hundredth decimal place. (e.g., 0.00 grams).

Start on the low end in the dosage range of 0.15g to 0.20g. (0.10 grams is another option, but may be found to be too weak for some.)

Suggested starting routines (you can switch your frequency or dosage at any time):

- 2 days on, 1 day off
- 3 days on, 1 day off
- 4 days on, 2 days off
- 4 days on, 1 day off
- 5 days on, 2 days off

When familiar with the effects within your comfort zone, you can adjust schedule and frequency to fit your personal goals. Everyone is different, and after the first week or two, you may decide to adjust your dose up or down. For example, if you started at 0.15g or under, then you might try 0.20g or 0.25g, then, after a couple more weeks, you may go up to between 0.30g to 0.35g, if an increase feels beneficial.

Know a microdose’s effects before performing daily activities. Learn how they interact with you in your own comfort zone before going out. Some people prefer mushrooms on an empty stomach and others like them with food. Some like to take them after work, and some before bed. For some it helps sleep, but sometimes people have vivid dreams. Ideally, your sense of psychoactive change in daily life is positive, and you experience intangible or tangible benefits. If you don't experience positive benefits within a couple weeks, then feel free to reach out for some recommendations.

Everyone’s experience with different microdoses varies.  Many people benefit from between 0.20g and 0.35g, while others may benefit from 0.5g. Sometimes higher doses cause yawning or tiredness, so lowering the dose can help mitigate this if it becomes a hindrance. Increased tiredness might be desired in the evening, but some might feel their brain is more active when they lay down to sleep. Some find higher microdoses stimulate activity and creativity. Each strain has consistent thru-lines but the experience can also be subjective, so take some time experimenting with multiple strains to find what works best for you.

Doses of 0.50g to 1g are considered between microdosing and macrodosing (tripping).  For some, these doses may result in a creative flow state and/or brighter colors, or be an aphrodisiac.  For others, it might result in an uncomfortable feeling, difficulty focusing on some types of tasks, or agitation. 1.5 grams is the lowest starting macro/tripping dose for beginners.

A main take-away is that everyone has a different situation and brain chemistry so it may take some time figuring out what works for you.