What is microdosing?

Microdosing means periodically taking a minimal amount of psychedelics, such as LSD, truffles or magic mushrooms. The dosage, usually 5 to 10% of a full dose, is measured in such a way that you enjoy the benefits but do not notice anything else. It does not cause tripping or hallucinations.

The purpose of microdosing is to experience the benefits and healing powers of psychedelics without the intensity of a full dose.

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Microdosing with psychedelics is done for a variety of reasons, from curiosity, personal growth, increased energy, creativity and focus to addressing stress, depression, sleep problems, ADHD, pain, mental or physical complaints.

Sometimes people start microdosing because they want to quit an addiction (e.g., smoking or excessive eating/drinking), or as a self-medication for burnout or overwork.

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What are the benefits of microdosing?

We have listed for you below the most frequently mentioned benefits experienced by microdosers. We should emphasize here that microdosing is not a panacea that works for everyone.

Although the list of benefits has been compiled with the utmost care, the benefits listed by users are not a "claim" or guarantee and do not occur to everyone. Every person reacts differently to psychedelics!

1). Microdosing energizes; it improves your alertness and vitality. Most microdosers report increased productivity and better performance.

2). Microdosing opens doors to new patterns of thinking and perspectives, allowing creative and problem-solving skills to flourish.

3). Microdosing improves your focus. You can concentrate better and longer, get into the "flow" of the moment faster and get less distracted.

4). A much-discussed effect of microdosing is the improvement of emotional well-being. Many users experience a better mood, fewer depressive symptoms, less anxiety and stress.

5). Microdosing helps to accelerate your awareness process and take charge of your own life. Psychedelics make you look at yourself from a distance, allowing you to perceive yourself more objectively and without judgment or emotion.

6). Microdosing offers a solution to sleep problems for some people. The effect in sleep problems is multifaceted. Microdosing can help calm you down so you feel less anxiety. It often reduces fretting and negative thoughts.

Furthermore, users also report:
- Supportive in quitting addictions (eating, drinking, smoking)
- Improved sensory perception (seeing, smelling, hearing, feeling, tasting)
- Reduced premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
- Reduced pain
- Reduced cluster headaches
- Some people who suffer from stuttering report improvement

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The most commonly used substances for microdosing are LSD, magic mushrooms and truffles. The difference between magic mushrooms and truffles is not that great. Mushrooms and truffles contain the same active ingredients (psilocybin and psilocin). Yet magic mushrooms are prohibited by law (unless homegrown and for personal use), while truffles are perfectly legal. The possession, trafficking - and production of LSD is prohibited in the Netherlands.

Sometimes people microdose with Mescaline (San Pedro or Peyote), Iboga, Caapi and other psychedelics.

But, there are also perfectly legal psychedelics today that are just as potent as the substances mentioned above and perfectly suited for microdosing. These substances are also called Legal Highs or New Psychoactive Substances. They are classic psychedelics that have been slightly modified by chemists. This creates substances that are equal or nearly equal in effect to the original, but do not fall under the Opium Act. 1P-LSD is an example of a New Psychoactive Substance.

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What is 1P-LSD?
What is microdosing?

Lysergic acid di-ethylamide (_C20H25N3O), also known as LSD-25, is an organic compound with hallucinogenic effects. It was first synthesized in 1938 by Swiss Albert Hofmann from the ergot alkaloids of the cereal fungus ergot.

LSD is an abbreviation of the German word Lysergsäure-diäthylamid. In Dutch, it is translated as lysergic acid diethylamide.

A special property of LSD is that it exhibits psychoactive effects even when taken in very small amounts (25 micrograms - 25-millionths of a gram). In the 20th century, LSD was used worldwide by psychiatrists to treat mental illnesses such as psychosis (e.g., schizophrenia).

The popularity of lsd peaked in the 1960s and declined rapidly after the drug was first criminalized nationally and then by the United Nations in 1971. The 21st century has seen a rise in interest in the microdosing and therapeutic application of lsd.

LSD was classified by researchers at the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment in 2009 as a relatively harmless drug; addiction or overdose is virtually impossible and the risks are mainly limited to the possibility of a very unpleasant bad trip, which can be prevented by proper preparation(set and setting).

LSD is not recommended for persons with (predisposition to) psychiatric disorders and during pregnancy.

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How psychedelics were banned

Psilocybin and psilocin are substances found in magic mushrooms (magic mushrooms) and some types of truffles. Psilocybin causes mind-altering effects. The effects are different in everyone, but often hallucinations occur and it affects your mood and thoughts. Often the effect is positive, but sometimes it is not. Then it is called a "bad trip."

The effects of psilocybin and psilocin last about 4 to 6 hours.

1P-LSD is LSD with a small additive (1P, 1-Propionyl). It is also called a "pro-drug. When you take 1P-LSD, it does nothing at first. The body must first break down the 1P (1-Propionyl); what remains after that is pure LSD that can begin to do its job. 1P-LSD otherwise works exactly the same as LSD, but it takes a little longer to get going (half hour max).

1P-LSD is covered by the Commodities Act. Because no research has been done on the health risks of 1P-LSD, we are not allowed to offer it for consumption. That is why you will find the text "not suitable for consumption" and "for research only" on Microvibes' products.

The differences between(1P)LSD and psilocybin (magic mushrooms, truffles) are as follows:

- (1P)LSD belongs to the lysergamides family, psilocybin belongs to the tryptamines family
- (1P)LSD work much longer than psilocybin. The effect of a microdose of (1P)LSD can last up to 8-12 hours, psilocybin 4-6 hours
- (1P)LSD is one of the most powerful psychedelics in existence. A dose is indicated in one-millionth of a gram!

Some people respond more sensitively to (1P)LSD than others. The threshold (the threshold value where the psychedelic effect begins to be clearly noticeable) varies from person to person and is between 5 and 50 micrograms.

On average, people take 10-15 micrograms to microdose.

Also, people may react differently to equal doses at different times. Microdosers often talk about an increase in creativity, energy, problem-solving ability and focus. But this, of course, remains a subjective experience. Like other psychedelics, (1P)LSD amplifies emotions and feelings. For example, your creativity may come out if you engage in art or music, but if you choose to have a good conversation with one of your loved ones, for example, there will be more emphasis on connection, reflection or emotions.

(1P)LSD acts on both the dopamine and serotonin receptors.
Psilocybin acts primarily on the serotonin receptors.

Shrooms and truffles sometimes cause mild nausea.
(1P)LSD rarely if ever does.

Shrooms and truffles cause fatigue in some people.
(1P)LSD, on the other hand, gives more energy.

LSD, magic mushrooms and truffles are banned in most countries. Microdosing with these substances, even in such small quantities, also falls under this ban. But in the Netherlands, fortunately, the ban on psychedelics is handled a bit more relaxed and there are ample opportunities to microdose with both LSD, magic mushrooms and truffles (in the form of 1P-LSD, a New Psychoactive Substance).

In the Netherlands, growing your own magic mushrooms (for your own use) is allowed and truffles are legal. 

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The two psychoactive substances commonly used for microdosing, LSD and Psilocybin (magic mushrooms or truffles), are not toxic to the human body and do not cause physical or mental dependence (addiction).

So from this point of view, it is not dangerous to take small doses of these substances with some regularity.

But: do you suffer from mental illnesses such as psychosis, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, depression or anxiety disorder? Then never use LSD, magic mushrooms or other psychoactive substances to microdose. LSD and Psilocybin can seriously worsen these mental health problems, despite the fact that psychedelics are also used to treat these conditions.

Do you suffer from mental symptoms but still want to microdose?
Always consult your doctor or a therapist first.

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Which tool is best for which purpose, individual or situation depends on several factors. We list a few below.

- Your personal preference
- Your energy level
- Purpose or intention with which you want to microdose
- A medical purpose such as, ADHD/ADD, migraine, cluster headaches, depression, burnout, PMS
- To microdose or not to microdose in combination with medications

If you don't know what suits you best, do some research online. On Youtube, forums and other channels, you'll find a plethora of experience stories and practical information.

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Microdosing guide

The only difference is in how you take it. The spray is the most accurate. The pellets are only useful if you know 10mcg is your ideal dose, and the stamps are the cheapest.