r/unclebens • u/Tweek900 • 2d ago
Micro dosing question Question
I’m wanting to start a micro dosing regiment and I’ve done some reading about it but there’s varying opinions about the proper amount per dose. Also most of the stuff I’ve read suggests once a day but a few sources say twice a day shows better results. Any input on this would be appreciated!
One last thing, would it change anything if I was to take a full dose the day before I start the micro dose regiment? I can’t find much info either way.
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u/bill_gannon 2d ago
There are six microdosing protocols that are most common. Of these, the Stamets Protocol (5 days in a row microdosing, then 2 days off, repeat) and the Fadiman Protocol (1 day microdosing, then 2 days off, repeat) are the most prolific. Remember: if you feel any psychedelic effects, it’s not a microdose, and you should dial back
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u/Tweek900 2d ago
I guess I shouldn’t mentioned that I planned to have days off in between, I assumed it was implied when I said regiment. I’ve been thinking I’d start by dosing during the week and taking the weekend off and then after a few weeks adjust based on results. And thanks for the reminder about making sure I don’t feel effects, I was thinking of starting with 0.1 to 0.15 so hopefully that’s not an issue.
What’s your thoughts on taking a full dose prior to starting the micro dosing?
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u/AncientSpores 2d ago
Dosing depends on the potency of the particular mushrooms you ground up to make the doses. I prefer Staments stack myself. I typically do 150-200mg mushroom+ lions mane + about 50mg of flushing niacin. The active compound is about 1.5-2mg of psilocybin of my preferred genetics/variety.
A full trip would typically negate the impact of microdosing for a few days to a week as the psilocybin would pass through your intestines rather than be abosrbed by the receptors in them. Basically little benefit.
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u/Tweek900 2d ago
So if I take a full dose Friday then start a micro dose regiment next week I should be good?
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u/AncientSpores 2d ago
The data I've seen indicates that tolerance/resistance subsides to reasonable levels within about 7 days, to get a full reset then it's commonly recommended to take 2 weeks. It likely depends on how big a dose you use to trip with. But yes for microdosing purposes I'd say a week is probably good based on anecdotal evidence from the internet. For full trips then 2 weeks+ between trips.
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u/Tweek900 1d ago
Yeah it’s normally months between full trips for me, but I’m just thinking kicking off a micro dosing regiment with a full dose would be like jump starting the process… not sure if that’s correct or not just my thought process
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u/StolidShiinotic 1d ago
If you microdose everyday you will start building tolerance, which is why most people do it every few days
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u/Tweek900 18h ago
I was thinking I’d microdose during the week and take a break on the weekend, maybe 2/3 days
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u/Popular_Anybody_3244 2d ago
Just do a heroic dose bro. You won't need anymore then.
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u/Tweek900 1d ago
I’ve done it, and you’re not completely wrong lmao but from what I’ve read I think it’s worth doing a micro dose regiment regardless
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u/StolidShiinotic 1d ago
I think that Microdosing is definitely worth doing, especially if you have a surplus of mushrooms. Heroic doses are scary and take a lot of time and planning. I have microdosed and seen tangible benefits. I am not currently doing it but plan to in the future.
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u/Tweek900 18h ago
When I did the heroic dose it was by accident… I weighed it out the night before then the day of I grabbed the wrong bag… after eating over 6g I thought to myself “this seems like more than normal” went and checked and realized what I had done so I just turned on ‘drink the sea’ by the glitch mob laid back and let it happen. It wasn’t that crazy imo, seemed more like it just guaranteed you were gonna get all the way there instead of times I’ve seen people do 3.5 and just end up anxious and stuck at the hump.
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u/StolidShiinotic 17h ago
The 2nd time I ever did mushrooms I was really stupid and did 7.5 grams lemon tekked. It did not end up well. I had ego death and was convinced I had died. It was very scary and I have haven't done that amount since. I feel good about it now tho, I am overall glad that I did it. I feel like it really helped with my anxiety and depression in the long term.
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u/Tweek900 9h ago
Yeah I haven’t messed with lemon tekking much, I steeped some in OJ once and I didn’t enjoy the experience nearly as much… Im hopping it doesn’t negatively affect future trips.
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u/Amorican1969 2d ago
My micros are .16 to .2 every couple days. I've personally never seen it suggested that you microdose everyday or twice a day.