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Psilocybin Microdosing Linked to Better Mood and Less Anxiety

Psilocybin Microdosing Linked to Better Mood and Less Anxiety

Psilocybin mushrooms

What they found

Studies comparing 4,050 microdosers with 4,653 non-microdosers found microdosing linked to better mood and less anxiety and depression.

Studies comparing 4,050 microdosers with 4,653 non-microdosers found microdosing linked to better mood and less anxiety and depression.

The number

4,050 microdosers to 4,653 non-microdosers

How solid is it?

Early human

Early human

Human – observational/survey

Human – observational/survey

Evidence ladder: Lab dish → Animal → Early human → Strong human. Reviews summarize earlier research.

At a glance

Latin name

Compound

psilocybin

psilocybin

Sample size

4,050 microdosers and 4,653 non-microdosers; 953 participants

4,050 microdosers and 4,653 non-microdosers; 953 participants

Published in

Dove Medical Press

Dove Medical Press

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PSILOCYBIN & LEGISLATION

PSILOCYBIN & LEGISLATION

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Glass Half Full

Psilocybin microdosing boosts emotional stability and reduces depression and anxiety symptoms. Studies include a comparison of 4,050 microdosers to 4,653 non-microdosers, with follow-up research over 30 days involving 953 participants, all confirming significant mood improvements and decreased mental stress.

Psilocybin microdosing boosts emotional stability and reduces depression and anxiety symptoms. Studies include a comparison of 4,050 microdosers to 4,653 non-microdosers, with follow-up research over 30 days involving 953 participants, all confirming significant mood improvements and decreased mental stress.

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