Micro
Dosing
- A microdose is a sub-perceptual amount that shouldn’t produce noticeable psychedelic effects. If you experience any clear hallucinogenic or “trippy” sensations, you’ve taken too much.
Microdosing Insights
Benefits of Microdosing
- Enhances mood, creativity, and focus while keeping the mind clear.
- Supports emotional balance, stress relief, and anxiety reduction.
- Fosters introspection and deeper mind-body connection.
How It Benefits Emotional Well-being
- By gently altering perception, microdosing can help you reconnect with your inner self, strengthen mindfulness practice.
Reset & Tolerance Break
- After 4–8 weeks of microdosing, take a 2–4 week break (“reset”) to prevent tolerance buildup and maintain long-term efficacy.
Popular Microdosing Protocols
Fixed-Days Protocol
Day 1
Day 2 & Day 3
Day 4
Micro Dose Day
Normal Day
Micro Dose Day
EVERY 3 TO 4 DAYS, FOR 4 TO 8 WEEKS
Every-Other-Day Protocol
Day 1
Day 2
Micro Dose Day
Normal Day
EVERY OTHER DAY, FOR 1 MONTH
The Fadiman Micro Dosing Protocol
Day 1
Day 2 & Day 3
Day 4
Micro Dose Day
Normal Day
Micro Dose Day
EVERY 3 TO 4 DAYS, FOR 4 TO 8 WEEKS
Paul Stamets Protocol
Day 1-4
Day 5-7
Micro Dose Day
Normal Day
4 DAYS ON, 3 DAYS OFF, FOR 1 MONTH
Day 1
Day 2 & Day 3
Day 4
Micro Dose Day
Normal Day
Micro Dose Day
EVERY 3 TO 4 DAYS, FOR 4 TO 8 WEEKS
- Paul Stamets combines microdose with Lion’s Mane and niacin for neuro-support.
Intuitive Micro Dosing Protocol
- Dose when needed, keeping at least one rest day between sessions.
Nightcap Micro Dosing Protocol
- Microdose about an hour before bedtime to combat daytime tiredness and boost sleep quality. Higher doses are stimulating and can disrupt sleep.
Disclaimer: Always start low and go slow. This information is for educational purposes only. Please obey all local laws.
Day 1
Micro Dose Day
Day 2 & Day 3
Normal Day
Day 4
Micro Dose Day
EVERY 3 TO 4 DAYS, FOR 4 TO 8 WEEKS