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Can Microdosing Enhance Your Health?

Mar 12, 2025
Explore the fascinating world of microdosing with psychedelics like psilocybin and LSD and their potential health benefits. Learn about the differences between microdosing and traditional high doses, along with the mental and physical health advantages they might offer. Discover insights into how microdosing could help with conditions like autism, depression, and epilepsy. Delve into the historical context and growing acceptance of this trend within conventional medicine, uncovering the science behind a practice that's gaining traction.
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INSIGHT

Microdosing vs. Macrodosing

  • Microdosing is not just a smaller version of a high dose; it's a sub-threshold dose.
  • It's different from a macrodose and offers unique benefits.
ADVICE

Microdosing Protocol

  • Keep microdoses low, skip days between doses, and take time off.
  • Understand which substances are unsuitable for microdosing.
INSIGHT

Citizen Science Contribution

  • Citizen scientists' reports filled in knowledge gaps not addressed by conventional research.
  • Microdosing impacts various conditions from ADHD to epilepsy and more.
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