Microdosing with truffles or LSD: what’s the difference?

March 17, 2024

Anyone who delves into microdosing often comes across two terms: magic truffles and LSD-like substances. Both are discussed within the microdosing community, but they differ in origin, duration, legal status, experience, and context. In this article, we explain the key differences.

Microdosing with LSD OR truffles?

When you microdose with LSD or truffles, you take a small, sub-perceptual dose of the drug periodically (e.g., every 3 days) - about 5 to 10 percent of a full dose. These doses are so low that they won't make you hallucinate or trip, but you may experience subtle changes in mood, perception, energy, focus and creativity.

The purpose of microdosing is to experience the benefits and healing powers of the drug, without the intensity of a full dose. In other words, without "tripping.

Because the amount you take when microdosing does not cause you to trip and you remain completely "in control" of yourself, microdosing is ideally suited for use in everyday life.

What are Psychedelic Truffles?

Psychedelic truffles, also called magic truffles, are the underground parts of certain fungal species. The truffles contain the substance psilocybin, which causes the psychedelic effects. Truffles cause mild psychedelic effects. Truffles are permitted in the Netherlands.

What is LSD?

LSD, also known as lysergic acid diethylamide, is a powerful psychoactive substance belonging to the class of psychedelics. LSD is known for its hallucinogenic effects, which can range from altered perceptions of time and space to more intense spiritual experiences. It primarily acts on the serotonin receptors in the brain. LSD is often used for recreational purposes, but is also being studied for its potential therapeutic applications, such as in the treatment of depression, anxiety disorders, and addictions.

LSD is banned in all countries.

But, legal analogues of LSD exist today. These substances are also called new psychoactive substances. They are existing substances that have been slightly modified by chemists. This results in substances that are equal or nearly equal to the original in terms of their effects, but do not fall under the Opium Act due to their different composition.

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Feel better with microdosing

Are you ready? Then start microdosing now.

Our 1P-LSD Microdosing Kits consist of a spray bottle (10ml) containing 200mcg or 400mcg of 1P-LSD, instructions and a storage pouch in which you can store the spray bottle sealed. The bottle contains 200 sprays with 1mcg (normal) or 2mcg (strong) 1P-LSD per spray.

One bottle allows you to microdose for 2 to 3 months.

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Comparison between microdosing with Truffles and LSD

Although microdosing with truffles and LSD offers similar benefits, there are some important differences. Truffles can cause nausea, headaches and stomach upset in some people, while LSD is generally better tolerated. Truffles also have a shorter duration of action than LSD (4-6 versus 8-12 hours), meaning that with LSD you are "on the trip" for much longer. In addition, LSD stimulates the release of dopamine, which can contribute to feelings of euphoria and well-being, while truffles do not.

Is microdosing something for me?

If you’re healthy and don’t take any medications, you can start microdosing with confidence. If you do take medications, consult a doctor if possible to make sure the medications you’re taking don’t interact with the substance you want to microdose (there’s plenty of information available online about this topic).

If you have mental health issues, suffer frompsychosisor amental disorder, have epilepsy, or are currently undergoing treatment, please exercise extra caution when microdosing psychedelics and consult a doctor, therapist, or other professional before you begin microdosing.

The user himself is responsible for any adverse effects of microdosing.