For some people, a drop of LSD or a capsule of psilocybin mushrooms in their morning tea is just part of the routine. These “microdosing” users are reporting anecdotally how the miniscule doses of psychoactive substances have transformed their lives.

But for most, Microdose Mushroom Capsules remain illegal under federal law. And while the Food and Drug Administration has hailed psilocybin for its ability to treat depression, it’s still considered a Schedule I substance. And so, despite the popularity of microdosing, it’s still too early to know its true impact.

Nevertheless, that hasn’t stopped scores of healthy, mostly moms from forming a largely secretive movement. They are called “microdosing moms.” They say psilocybin, or magic mushrooms, helps them stay grounded and balanced in a hectic world. They report that it boosts creativity, improves their mood and enhances emotional resilience. And they claim it’s safer and less hallucinogenic than a glass of wine or beer.

The Benefits of Microdose Mushroom Capsules for Mental Clarity

Pharmacy Times talked to a few of these moms, who all wanted to use first names and keep their identities anonymous, about their journey with mushrooms. All said they take the mushrooms in the privacy of their homes and at a time when they have no other responsibilities or commitments. They also suggested it’s important to play it safe and start with a small amount of dried mushrooms.

A double-blind placebo-controlled experiment found that 0.5 g of dried Psilocybe cubensis induced significant, short-term changes in subjective experience and behavior, including enhanced creativity (divergent and convergent thinking), reduced theta brain activity and preserved levels of Lempel-Ziv broadband signal complexity.