Microdosing schedule: how often and how much?

Anyone wanting to start microdosing soon runs into two questions: how often do you take a dose, and how much? Several well known schedules exist. This article sets them out, so that you can make a considered start.

A microdose is a very small amount of psilocybin, roughly a tenth of an ordinary dose. Too small to change your perception noticeably, but possibly just enough for a subtle effect on your mood, focus or creativity. The right amount differs from person to person and from one kind of truffle to another, and that is what makes careful dosing matter.

There are a few widely used rhythms:

• The Fadiman schedule: a dose on day 1, then two days off, and again on day 4. That way you avoid tolerance building and keep sight of the effect.
• Every other day: a dose on day 1, off on day 2, a dose on day 3, and so on.
• The Stamets schedule: dosing several days in a row followed by a few days off.

Which schedule suits you best depends on your goal and on how your body responds. You always begin carefully, with a low dose.

Most people do not microdose endlessly, but in periods of, say, four to eight weeks, followed by a break. That keeps the effect noticeable and avoids tolerance building. Breaks are an important part of responsible microdosing.

Keep a short journal: how much did you take, when, and what did you notice? That way you learn what a dose does to you and can adjust. If you feel restless, have trouble sleeping or notice other discomfort, lower the dose or take more rest.

Would you rather not work out what fits by yourself? Our Microdosing Course (in Dutch) takes you step by step through the right dose, a fitting schedule and how to track your progress, with video explanations and personal guidance. If you do not read Dutch, get in touch and we will talk it through.

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