HEALTH Some moms are microdosing on mushrooms, touting the benefits – but risks exist, say doctors Advocates claim ‘magic mushrooms’ ease stress and anxiety, but others warn of dangers ...

Microdosing psychedelics may offer unique health benefits, according to a growing body of research. A new study found that people who reported microdosing psilocybin saw improvements in symptoms ...

These tiny doses are said to maximize the benefits of psychedelic substances without the uncomfortable side effects they’re traditionally known for. In reality, microdosing is more complicated ...

“Shrooms,” also known as magic mushrooms, are a popular hallucinogenic drug that has been used recreationally for centuries across the globe. And in recent years, some research has shown ...

Microdosing has been growing in popularity alongside growing cultural acceptance of psychedelics and increased research into their potential as mental health tools. Most psychedelic drugs are ...

These findings, therefore, do not support the anecdotal evidence on the benefits of microdosing magic mushrooms. Nonetheless, there were several limitations in the study, ...

A veteran advocating for the bill said psilocybin improved his PTSD symptoms after VA therapies failed to provide relief.

Yes, psilocybin, as in the psychedelic compound that’s found naturally in “magic” mushrooms. I immediately thought back to the mushrooms I had done in my 20s, which gave me a full-body high ...

Psilocybin is the active ingredient in magic mushrooms. When Chiarenza takes it, which she started doing three years ago, she uses a very small amount — less than 300 milligrams.

Microdosing with drugs like psilocybin has become so popular that advocates want to bring it above ground. ... For Monique Alvarez in Cortez, many of the benefits appeared in retrospect.

In 2025, microdosing psilocybin is becoming even more popular than it was a few years ago—especially among moms. My experience, while very new to me, isn’t totally unique.