Why Microdosing Magic Truffles Is Trending

In the big wide world of the internet there are many fads and trends — but just so little time! And let’s be honest, 90% of them can be forgotten without a second glance. However, there’s one you really shouldn’t overlook. Although it has been the practice of an enlightened few for a very long time, for many it seems like a new and exciting trend. We’re talking microdosing here, of course. Specifically, microdosing magic truffles. These subterranean nuggets of gold have seen their popularity explode over the last decade.  

But why exactly? 

The Psychedelic Explorer’s Guide Brought Microdosing To The Spotlight

This current wave of microdosing has a clear source. Back in 2011, Dr. James Fadiman published a book entitled The Psychedelic Explorer’s Guide: Safe, Therapeutic, and Sacred Journeys. As one of the few researchers into the practice Fadiman dove into the culture of microdosing, the indigenous people around the globe that indulged in it for centuries — and most importantly — provided practical information for any beginner that wished to give microdosing a try.  

With his book, Fadiman brought the term ‘microdosing’ into the popular consciousness. This created a demand from curious people across the globe. Many were interested in the benefits reported in his research. This interest was then solidified during a podcast interview in 2015 with the famed business-novelist Tim Ferris, in which Fadiman shared the core concepts and benefits of microdosing. Ferris’ podcast had a rather large audience made up of entrepreneurs, biohackers, spiritualists and more. These were exactly the people who would go on to further popularise microdosing.

Now a decent chunk of folks had the information they needed to microdose on truffles. They went forth to experiment, shared their experiences, and thus, microdosing edged its way to the mainstream. Its popularity grew so much, journalists took notice, generating a ton of news articles both physical and digital.

The ‘Limitless Effect’ In Silicon Valley

Silicon Valley is notorious for attracting top innovative thinkers, engineers, and developers, etc. This kind of environment breeds competition, where optimal productivity reigns supreme. Therefore, to achieve and maintain this level of productivity, they are always looking for the new miracle to boost mind and body.

You’ve probably heard of some of the kooky routines popular in Silicon Valley. Certain practices to optimize body and mind. Some as low scale as drinking lemon juice in the morning, to some that are a bit more radical like ‘dopamine fasting,’ or even injecting DNA. And perhaps, the most popular form of optimization — intermittent fasting.  

The core goal of these routines is called biohacking, meaning engineering, or rather ‘hacking’ the bodies’ shortcomings. The list of possibilities goes on and on, but what can be said is that on a base level, biohacking comes from the need to feel and be your best self possible.

So, for the last few years or so, biohackers from Silicon Valley have taken very tiny amounts of psychedelics — like magic truffles — to ‘upgrade’ to their best selves. And now microdosing, along with the core philosophies of biohacking, has reached the lives of millions.

‘Citizen Scientists’ Boosting The Trend Of Microdosing

So when it began to filter out that Silicon Valley had started to biohack via microdosing, the world saw, and wanted a piece of the pie. Regular folk learnt that microdosing wasn’t just for people inventing the newest iPhone. Microdosing magic truffles can have more functions than just increasing productivity and creativity. They can be for therapeutic purposes, like alleviating symptoms of: depression, stress, cluster headaches, anxiety, addiction, OCD — you name it. 

These “citizen scientists” have united online via dedicated web pages like Reddit, sharing information on their personal methods of microdosing. Generally, the anecdotes and stories present a very positive picture of how microdosing can alleviate certain mood disorders, like depression. This positive buzz has the clinical world conducting research parallel to these citizen scientists’ anecdotes, and finding more promising results everyday!

The People Who Microdose Might Surprise You!

As of now there’s no ‘single group,’ nor generalisation that can be made about the ‘type of person’ who practices microdosing. A few years ago, you wouldn’t hear much about the subject outside of Silicon Valley techs or psychedelic forums. But with its growing popularity, all kinds of folk are now taking magic truffles.  

Across the globe, a sub-trend has developed with mothers microdosing.  

“You don’t feel high, just… better.”  

Says Rosie, a mother of two from the UK. She takes a small amount — around 0.12g — of her own home-grown magic mushroom powder every 3-4 days. She explains that it helps her cope with her life as both a mother and a person with depression. 1 in 10 women suffer from postnatal depression, so if microdosing truffles could help to alleviate this issue, it could really change peoples’ lives. And to top it off, microdosing can further increase the bond you have with your partner and child.

But What Makes Microdosing Magic Truffles More ‘Trendy’ Than A Full On Dose?

Firstly, microdosing a world away from taking a ‘tripping’ dose. The effects are so subtle a user will not have their mental or motor functions impaired. You remain sober, but you will find that the day to day actions of your life may become much easier and more enjoyable, making you more productive and receptive.

That phone call you were too nervous or awkward to make? Microdosing could really help with that. 

In general these are the effects of microdosing magic truffles: 

• An increase in creativity, alertness and focus
• More energy and a cheerful and happy disposition
• A greater awareness of one’s surroundings
• Being more open to social settings and forming connections

And, in the medical arena, studies into microdosing with psilocybin (the compound in magic truffles) have seen remarkably positive results in their early stages. Especially when used to alleviate the symptoms of anxiety, depression, PTSD, and many forms of addiction.

This is stellar news as magic truffles offers a more natural alternative to traditional medications for these conditions like, Prozac or Xanax.

The Future Looks Bright For Microdosing With Magic Truffles

Microdosing magic truffles is unequivocally here to stay. It’s not a trend so much as a lowkey renaissance of a truth that’s been known for eons, but was unfortunately buried. As the science solidifies, and the popularity becomes continues to grow, microdosing looks set to become part of normal life. Any social stigma that remains is gladly receding.

So many can, and will, benefit from microdosing, that it soon won’t feel strange to see a pack of magic truffles in every house’s medicine cabinet. We all go through rough patches, so having access to such an effective treatment just seems like a no-brainer.

We can see a bright future, containing this substance, that is as natural and wonderful as they come.