Microdosing means taking a sub-perceptual dose of psilocybin on a regular schedule for cumulative mood, focus and creativity benefits. Sub-perceptual is the key word — at a true microdose you should not feel "high". You should feel like the best ground-state version of yourself.
What counts as a microdose
The community-consensus microdose range for dried Psilocybe cubensis is 0.05 g to 0.30 g. Mush Love MI microdose capsules come pre-portioned in 100 mg, 200 mg and 500 mg — covering the full range without a kitchen scale.
Higher-potency strains use lower doses. A 100 mg cap of Penis Envy lands like a 200 mg cap of Golden Teacher; a 100 mg cap of Tidal Wave lands like a 175 mg cap of Golden Teacher.
Two protocols, pick one
Fadiman protocol — 1 day on, 2 days off. Day 1 microdose, days 2 and 3 off, repeat. The off-days are not optional — psilocybin builds rapid 5-HT2A tolerance and a 3-day cycle resets receptor sensitivity. Run for 6 to 10 weeks, then take 2 to 4 weeks fully off.
Stamets protocol — 4 days on, 3 days off. Designed for cognitive benefits and typically paired with Lion's Mane and niacin. More aggressive than Fadiman. Best for users who have already run a Fadiman cycle.
Tracking — the part nobody does and everyone should
Microdose effects are cumulative and subtle. Without a log, you will miss them. Track sleep, mood, focus, anxiety and physical energy on a 1–10 scale every day. Re-read the log monthly. The signal lives in the trend, not the daily entry.
What microdosing is good for
The published evidence (Polito & Stevenson 2019, Anderson et al. 2019, Rootman et al. 2021) supports modest improvements in mood, creativity and focus, with effect sizes smaller than antidepressant medication but with a much cleaner side-effect profile.
What microdosing is not
Not a substitute for therapy. Not a cure for clinical depression. Not safe if you take SSRIs without a doctor-supervised washout. Not safe with cardiac history (psilocybin has mild vasoconstrictive effects).
Order capsules
Mush Love MI microdose capsules ship in 30, 60 and 90-count jars. Most customers start with the 60-count 200 mg Golden Teacher jar — enough for a 12-week Fadiman cycle with a buffer.
Related Mush Love MI Guides
- Dried Psilocybe Cubensis — What to Know Before Buying
- Golden Teacher Magic Mushrooms — Complete Strain Guide
- Purple Mystic Magic Mushrooms — Effects and Dosage