Half dose – 500mg to 1g
This will deliver a subtle but noticeable level of body high and giddiness. Those with lower tolerances may start to have visual experiences.

Full dose – 1g to 2g
This should embark you on a full-on trip. With this dosage you’ll have the body high and may begin to see visual anomalies (think objects swaying and fractal patterns) along with other sensory amplifications.

Deep dose – 2g to 3g
This is entering serious dose territory. You may experience a heightened sense of “oneness” with the natural elements and people around you, and powerful visual and auditory hallucinations. You might also receive new, unfamiliar patterns of thought.

Heroic dose – 3g+
Anything beyond 3 grams could be considered a “heroic” dose. A dose this strong should be taken under supervision, with preparation, and in the pursuit of an intentional goal. Doses this strong are for experienced users.

Microdosing is consuming small, sub-perceptible amounts of a psychedelic substance, typically in the range of 50-250mg. This dosage differs from a recreational dose as users are still able to function without any disruptive effects. In fact, many users report an increase in focus, clarity, creativity, and empathy among many other positive changes.

This is one of the most common misconceptions of microdosing. Stimulated visuals typically don’t occur in dosages of less than 1g and visual hallucinations don’t occur in dosages of less than 2g. Since the amount of Psilocybe cubensis in each microdose is a fraction of this, you won’t experience any auditory or visual hallucinations if consumed correctly.

Microdose four days on and three days off, or on an as-needed basis. Taking it too frequently can cause your body to build a tolerance and will lower its efficacy. Pro tip: take it in the morning with coffee and that to-do list won’t stand a chance.

The risk when consuming magic mushrooms is low and even lower when doses are kept at a micro level. But like all the amazing things in your life — everything in moderation.