The practice of microdosing tiny amounts of psychedelics has recently grown quite trendy. We take a look at its history. Photo: Shutterstock
The practice of microdosing tiny amounts of psychedelics has recently grown quite trendy. We take a look at its history. Photo: Shutterstock
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What is microdosing? Using psychedelic drugs in tiny amounts regularly enhances your mood and creativity, its proponents argue. What does the science say?

  • One in four people taking LSD or magic mushrooms now microdose to feel uplifted without experiencing hallucinations, a global survey found
  • However, an expert says more research is needed to ensure the safety of microdosing, ‘and see whether there’s some validity to the benefits people claim’

The practice of microdosing tiny amounts of psychedelics has recently grown quite trendy. We take a look at its history. Photo: Shutterstock
The practice of microdosing tiny amounts of psychedelics has recently grown quite trendy. We take a look at its history. Photo: Shutterstock
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