Microdose capsules are a thoughtful, gentle approach to tapping into clarity, creativity, and emotional balance. With each dose, you invite a deeper connection to yourself, allowing you to move through life with more presence and intention.
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Best Ways to Eat Magic Mushrooms: Microdose Capsule Edition

 

Welcome to Part 3 of our series on the Best Ways to Take Magic Mushrooms. In this installment, we’re exploring one of the most intentional, accessible, and consistent ways to invite psilocybin in your life: microdose capsules. Whether you’re seeking more emotional resilience, greater clarity, or a deeper connection to yourself and the world around you—capsules are a gentle, reliable place to get started. 

If you missed part 1 and 2 of our how to consume shrooms series, click here to explore the heart-opening world of Magic Mushroom Chocolate or here to dip into the soul-nourishing warmth of Magic Mushroom Tea.

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What is Psilocybin?

Psilocybin is the naturally occurring psychoactive compound found in certain mushrooms, including the Golden Teachers we work with at Sero. Once metabolized in the body, psilocybin converts into psilocin—a compound that interacts with serotonin receptors in the brain, supporting shifts in perception, cognition, and mood.

At high doses, psilocybin opens the door to immersive, consciousness-expanding journeys. But even at small, sub-perceptual doses, it has the ability to support healing, creativity, and a more compassionate connection to ourselves.

What is Microdosing—and Why is It Trending?

Microdosing is the intentional practice of consuming small, sub-perceptual amounts of a psychedelic — for psilocybin, this usually falls between 50 to 300 milligrams. At this mushroom dosage, you won’t experience any trippy visuals or perceptual shifts like with a macrodose. Instead, the effects are subtle and cumulative: increased focus, emotional steadiness, ease in the nervous system, and a clearer sense of perspective.

But why is microdosing trending? Because the world is collectively waking up to the incredible healing potential of plant medicine. More and more people are looking for tools that go beyond just managing symptoms —tools that help us understand ourselves more deeply, navigate life with greater presence, and heal on a deep, lasting level.

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All the Ways to Take Magic Mushrooms

There’s not one best way to consume psychedelic mushrooms. Every method brings its own kind of magic—whether you’re easing in, diving deep, or simply staying curious. The beauty of this medicine is that it meets you where you are. What you choose depends on your intention, your experience, and how you want the journey to unfold.

Here’s a look at some of the most popular ways to work with psilocybin—and what each one has to offer.

  • Raw Dried Mushrooms: Traditional and unprocessed, but can be tough on the stomach and strong in taste. The best way to eat magic mushrooms au naturale. 
  • Capsules: Ideal for consistency, convenience, and control. Capsules eliminate taste and offer precise dosing – how to microdose shrooms with ease. 
  • Chocolate: Delicious, beginner-friendly, and gentle on the system. Chocolate slows the absorption for a gentler onset and masks the earthy mushroom taste. The best way to take mushrooms in a social setting. 
  • Tea: Quicker onset and easier digestion. Often used in ceremonial settings or intentional solo journeys. 
  • Lemon Tek: Involves soaking ground mushrooms in lemon juice before consumption. This method speeds up the onset, creating a quicker, more intense experience.

Want a deeper breakdown of each method? Read Part 1 for the full guide on the best way to eat magic mushrooms.

Mushroom Dosage Guide

Whether you’re seeking subtle shifts or deep transformation, understanding the dosage of magic mushrooms is essential:

Microdose (50–300 mg)

What to expect: Subtle, sub-perceptual effects. You may notice small shifts in mood, creativity, and cognitive function. Many users report feeling more focused, present, and emotionally balanced without the disruptive effects of a full dose. 

Good for: This dose of magic mushrooms is perfect for integrating psilocybin into your daily routine without feeling impaired. 

Half Dose (500 mg–1 g)

What to Expect: A mild body high, light euphoria, and slight sensory shifts. Think: more color, more feeling, more insight—but you stay grounded.

Good For: First-timers, those seeking a soft, psychedelic glow, or for a subtle boost in social settings. 

Full Dose (1 g–2 g)

What to Expect: Moderate visuals, strong emotional release, and expanded self-awareness.  

Good For: Inner work, emotional healing, and visioning. Often used in therapeutic settings. 

Deep Dose – 2g to 3g

What to Expect: Powerful visuals, time and space distortion, and a deep sense of oneness with nature, the universe, and your soul. A powerful look into your subconscious mind, thoughts, and feelings.

Good For: Spiritual insight, emotional breakthroughs, and trauma processing. Requires a safe, supportive setting, preparation, intention setting, and post-ceremony integration. 

Heroic Dose – 3g+

Good For: Experienced psychonauts ready for full ego dissolution and deep healing. This dose is often used to explore deep-seated trauma or engage in intense spiritual practices.

What to Expect: A full psychedelic journey that can feel otherworldly, sacred, and transformative. Expect powerful visual hallucinations, a warped sense of time and space, and a disconnection from physical reality. You may encounter deep existential insights and spiritual revelations that could shift your perception of yourself and the universe. Proper preparation, intention-setting, and post-journey integration are essential at this dose. For more guidance on how to prepare, visit our Complete Dosing Guide

Keep in mind that everyone’s tolerance is different and your body can react differently to the same psilocybin mushrooms dosage depending on your state – always start low and go slow. 

Only undertake a macrodose under the supervision of an experienced facilitator, trusted trip sitter, or psychedelic therapist and read our Guide to Macrodosing for more information on dosing and pre & post ceremony musts.

Sero Approved Consumption Methods

Microdosing Capsules: For those craving a steady, reliable way to microdose, our Microdosing Capsules make it easy to stay intentional with your practice. Each one holds a consistent, precisely measured dose of magic mushrooms—so you can show up fully for your day while gently supporting your mood, focus, and emotional well-being. It’s subtle support that adds up over time, helping you stay clear, creative, and connected—without throwing off your rhythm.

Magic Mushroom Tea: For quiet, meditative moments, our Prism Social Spice Tea offers a gentle, grounding experience. As you sip, you’ll feel the warmth and calmness wash over you and settle into a mindful, introspective energy where you can reflect and deepen your connection with yourself.

Magic Mushroom Chocolate Bars: Our Star Bars combine the rich, heart-opening indulgence of ceremonial cacao with the transformative power of Golden Teacher mushrooms. Whether you choose the uplifting Vegan Cacao, the calming, grounding Matcha Star Bar, or the decadent Salted Caramel Star Bar, each blend creates a delicious, sensory-rich journey.

Ceremonial Cacao Star Bar

We combine ceremonial-grade cacao with sustainably harvested golden teacher mushrooms to create this heart-opening, vegan-friendly magic mushroom chocolate bar. Choose to microdose with a single square or build out a deeper journey with more. 

Benefits?

  • Enhanced mood and emotional openness
  • Encourages ritual and intention setting
  • Grounded but buildable experience

We recommend this if…

We recommend this if you’re seeking a heart-centered experience. Best paired with an intention-setting ritual and slow, mindful movement or breathwork to deepen the journey.

A Deeper Dive into Microdosing Capsules

Capsules make it easier to begin—and sustain—a relationship with psilocybin. Here’s why: 

  • Precise dosing: Each capsule contains a consistent amount of psilocybin, so you know exactly what you’re taking – no scale or math required. 
  • Discretion: No smell, no taste, and no visible mushroom bits. Easy to take anywhere and integrate into your daily routine. 
  • Digestive ease: Capsules bypass the mushroom-y taste and are gentle on the stomach.
  • Consistency: You can follow a clear protocol and easily track your progress over time.

Who Is the Capsule Method Best For?

Capsules are especially supportive for:

  • People new to psychedelics who want a gentle entry point
  • Those with sensitive stomachs or aversions to taste
  • Anyone seeking a structured, repeatable experience
  • People navigating anxiety, depression, or burnout who want to gently recalibrate from the inside out

Lite Brite

Lite Brite’s formulation is targeted to uplift and improve your mood.

Benefits

  • Uplifted mood
  • Encourages relaxation
  • Amplifies creativity

We recommend this if…

We recommend this if you’re ready to breathe deeply again, tap into your heart center, and experience true gratitude. Best enjoyed on a garden-lined stroll or lounging in the sun on a back patio with a friend.

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Choosing your protocol and Dose

At Sero, we believe that your relationship with this medicine should be intentional, intuitive, and deeply personal. We always recommend to start low and go slow – let your body guide you to the dose and protocol that works best for you. 

Finding your dose

75 mg – If you’re brand new to microdosing or you tend to be sensitive, this is a gentle place to begin. While some may find this dose too subtle, it’s always wise to start low and slowly work your way up.

125 mg – Our most popular dose and the sweet spot for many. This level often brings noticeable shifts in mood, clarity, and focus—without tipping into perceptible psychedelic effects.

250 mg – If 125 mg doesn’t register for you, this slightly stronger mushroom microdose may offer more noticeable benefits. It’s a great fit for those with a naturally higher tolerance or who’ve been microdosing consistently over time.

All Sero microdosing capsules are available in these three thoughtfully chosen dosages, making it easy to meet yourself right where you are—and adjust as your relationship with the medicine evolves. If you’re buying psychedelic mushrooms for the first time, microdose capsules are a great place to start.

Popular Microdosing Protocols

If you’re just beginning your microdosing journey, we recommend easing in gently and giving your body time to adjust and respond. Here are a few protocols to consider as you start your experience:

  • Soft Launch Protocol: For those just starting out, we suggest starting with two microdoses per week, spaced at least two days apart. This gradual approach lets you observe how your body reacts without overwhelming it, helping you build a solid foundation for your microdosing practice.

     

  • Fadiman Protocol: This approach, popularized by Dr. James Fadiman (often referred to as the “Father of Microdosing”), recommends taking a microdose every third day—one day on, followed by two days off. This schedule helps you stay consistent while allowing space for your body to process the effects and integrate the experience.

     

  • Stamets Protocol: Developed by mycologist Paul Stamets, this protocol involves microdosing five days in a row, followed by two days off. After four weeks, Stamets advises taking a break of 2 to 4 weeks to prevent building up a tolerance.

No matter which protocol you choose, we suggest taking at least two days off each week, and a full one-week break after every two months of microdosing. This helps maintain the balance and effectiveness of your practice. 

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Tips to make the most of your microdosing journey 

  • Track your journey. Track your emotional, mental, and physical changes in a journal or mood tracker to see your progress over time and uncover patterns in your thoughts, mood, or behaviours. 
  • Stay consistent. Most people notice deeper shifts after 4–6 weeks of steady practice.
  • Listen to your intuition. Some days you might feel called to pause or reflect. Listen to those nudges – that’s part of the medicine too.

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What Are the Benefits of Microdosing?

While every journey is unique, common benefits include:

  • Improved mood and emotional regulation
  • Increased self-awareness and compassion
  • Reduced anxiety and overthinking
  • Enhanced focus and creativity
  • A deeper sense of connection to nature, yourself, and others
  • Greater resilience in life’s daily challenges

Microdosing isn’t a quick fix—but it can gently guide you back into alignment over time.

“If you are on the fence - get on the other side of it because I promise you this is the answer you’ve searched for ! I’m a 50 yr old female who has been diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder since the age of 24, on and off meds my entire life. After one microdose (125mg ) I felt better after one hour than I have in years of taking anti depressants. It’s like someone turned off the “ crazy switch. I’m focused, calm, present, mindful, creative. I feel like this little capsule has saved my life.” 
Nicole W.
Verified Buyer

Meet the Sero Capsule Collection

Our thoughtfully crafted microdose blends combine Golden Teacher magic mushrooms with functional mushrooms, adaptogens, and healing herbs  support your mind, body, and spirit. Whether you’re seeking enhanced focus, emotional balance, or mental clarity, our blends are designed to help support whatever area of your life needs a little alignment: 

Lite Brite

A mood-boosting blend to soothe the nervous system and spark joy from within. Formulated with Golden Teacher Magic Mushrooms, CBD, Passionflower, and Ashwagandha to:

  • Calm anxiety and emotional reactivity
  • Support a lifted, balanced mood
  • Encourage emotional processing

View Master

For flow states, creative breakthroughs, and clear focus. Thoughtfully crafted with Golden Teacher Magic Mushrooms, Red Ginseng, Cordyceps, Raw Peruvian Cacao, and Gingko Biloba to: 

  • Enhance focus and concentration
  • Encourage flow state and clarity
  • Boost productivity
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Connect Four

Designed for brain health, memory, and long-term mental resilience. Inspired by the Stamets Stack, this blend is formulated with Golden Teacher Magic Mushrooms, Niacin, and Lion’s Mane to:

  • Promote neurogenesis
  • Enhance memory and mental agility
  • Support long-term brain function

Boomerang

A blend for movement, motivation, and physical vitality. Crafted with Golden Teacher Magic Mushrooms, Maca, Rhodiola, Cordyceps Militaris, and Red Ginseng to:

  • Increase endurance and performance
  • Support motivation and momentum
  • Reduce fatigue
“Have been enjoying the benefits of micro-dosing; an increase in calm energy (not like the jittery caffeine thing) and a lighter, more optimistic, enthusiastic mood. If you’ll pardon the language, I’m getting shit done and enjoying the (calm) efforts. Will definitely buy again.”
Heike
Verified Buyer

Why Pre-Capsuled Microdoses Are Safer for Beginners

Measuring out mushroom powder yourself requires a precision scale and careful handling—which can feel intimidating when you’re just starting out. Not to mention, the dose is very difficult to get right, and depending where your mushrooms are from, the potency can vary widely. 

Sero capsules remove the stress and uncertainty. Each capsule is expertly-dosed, potency tested, and thoughtfully formulated. This allows you to focus on what truly matters: your intention, your healing, and your growth.

What Results Have People Experienced?

While every journey is different, most users report: 

  • Brighter mood and outlook
  • Increased emotional resilience
  • Fewer anxious spirals
  • More presence and self-awareness
  • Breakthroughs in creativity and productivity

And remember – it’s not always easy. Psilocybin can help bring buried emotions to the surface for healing. You might cry. You might feel frustrated. You might uncover patterns that are ready to be released. The medicine shows you what you need to see – that’s the magic.

“I’ve been microdosing for a while now, and the impact on my life has been great . My social anxiety has really improved, and I feel more in tune with myself and my intuition. It’s like I’ve unlocked a deeper understanding of who I am and how I want to navigate the world. I feel lighter, calmer, and more present in my daily life. Thank you Sero team for providing such a transformative product”
Tanya O.
Verified Buyer

How to Deepen the Experience 

Microdosing isn’t just about the mushrooms—it’s about how you show up for the experience. Pairing your practice with intentional habits can help you go deeper, notice subtle shifts, and integrate the benefits more fully into daily life. To truly transform your relationship with yourself and the world around you, consider pairing your microdosing practice with:

Mindful Movement

Gentle practices like yoga, stretching, or tai chi can help ground your energy, connect you to your body, and reduce stress—making you more receptive to microdosing’s subtle shifts.

Breathwork & Meditation
Conscious breath and stillness practices (like pranayama or mindfulness meditation) regulate the nervous system and heighten awareness, helping you tune into emotional patterns and process them more clearly.

Journaling

A regular journaling practice can help you explore your thoughts, patterns, and emotions as they shift throughout your microdosing journey. Writing things down gives your experience shape and makes the subtle changes easier to recognize.

Habit Tracking
Using a habit tracker or mood tracker can help you connect the dots over time. Track things like your dosage, energy levels, focus, sleep, mood, creativity, or anxiety levels to see how your microdosing protocol is affecting your day-to-day life.

Nature Time
Microdosing and nature are a beautiful pairing. Whether it’s a forest walk or a barefoot moment in your backyard, being outside helps regulate your nervous system and tap into feelings of connection, clarity, and awe.

Community & Integration Support
Sharing your journey with others—whether through a trusted friend, therapist, or integration group—can make the experience feel more supported and expansive.

Remember, the intention you bring to your practice shapes the experience itself. Stay curious. Stay open. And let your daily rituals become part of the medicine.

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Your Journey Starts Here

Microdosing isn’t about becoming someone new—it’s about gently returning to the most present, connected version of yourself. The version that feels joy in the little things, welcomes clarity with an open heart, and moves through life with intention and inner knowing.

Whether you’re just beginning or deepening your journey, we’re here to support you every step of the way.

Wherever you’re at—this is your invitation to meet yourself more fully.